Taco Casa
Food & Beverage · Full-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 6
- Avg unit volume
- $1.5M
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Taco Casa
El Taco Casa is a leading restaurant in Burlington, IA, serving the community since 1971. Our establishment proudly caters to Lee, Henry, Des Moines, and surrounding counties. At El Taco Casa, we specialize in a delectable fusion of Mexican and American cuisine, offering a diverse menu to suit every palate. Indulge in our mouthwatering selection of tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, prepared with authentic flavors and the finest ingredients. For those with a sweet tooth, we also serve a delightful range of desserts, ice cream, shakes, and more. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, our friendly staff awaits to serve you with warm hospitality. Visit El Taco Casa in Burlington for a memorable dining experience that will put some spice in your life.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$45k
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,500 – 3,200 sq ft
- Development Fee
$10k
- Development Franchise Fee (subsequent units)
$35k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations6
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR0.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$1.5M
Average annual Gross Sales for all 143 company-operated restaurants.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$2.0M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open15 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.7×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.