About Dos Toros Taqueria Franchise
Dos Toros Taqueria is a fast casual Mexican restaurant franchise that brings authentic, San Francisco Mission style burritos, tacos, and bowls to the East Coast.
Backed by Founders Table Restaurant Group, LLC, the brand began franchising in 2023 after building a loyal following across New York City and beyond with its commitment to fresh ingredients and traditional preparation methods.
The franchise fee is $40,000.
Dos Toros Taqueria Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$1.0M
Average Investment
$1.3M
Maximum Investment
$1.6M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Restaurant’s weekly Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of weekly Gross Sales (currently 0%) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $1,013,000 – $1,555,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $1.0M–$1.6M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Restaurant’s weekly Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of weekly Gross Sales (currently 0%)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| One Month’s Rent | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| One Month’s Security Deposit | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Architect and Engineering Fees | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Construction / Leasehold Improvements | $500,000 | $700,000 |
| Restaurant Equipment, Fixtures, and Furniture | $250,000 | $450,000 |
| Signage | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Point-of-Sale Computer Systems | $25,000 | $45,000 |
| Opening Non-Food Inventory and Supplies | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Opening Food Inventory | $17,500 | $25,000 |
| Business and Operating Permits | $10,000 | $35,000 |
| Initial Training Travel & Living Expenses | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Insurance | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Market Introduction Program | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial Software Registration and Initial Set-up Fee for Affiliate’s Proprietary Software | $500 | $500 |
| Pre-Opening Labor | $35,000 | $60,000 |
| Additional Funds—3 Months | $10,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 (or $2,500 for internal transfers) |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $100 per month software license fee |
| Audit Fee | Varies, plus expenses (min $5,000 if non-cooperation) |
| Local Marketing Spend | Not to exceed 2% of Restaurant’s monthly Gross Sales |
| Cooperative Contributions | The maximum amount we have the right to require franchisees to contribute is 1.5% of Restaurant’s monthly Gross Sales (currently 0%) |
| Fee for Training Replacement Personnel, Retraining, and Supplemental Training and Assistance | Not to exceed $200 per trainer per day, plus our out-of-pocket expenses |
| Annual Meeting / Convention | Will vary (not to exceed $500 per person; does not include your actual out-of-pocket attendance costs paid to third parties) |
| Product and Service Purchases | Varies depending on products and services you buy from us or our affiliates |
| Testing and Evaluation Costs | Projected testing/evaluation costs to be incurred (amount depends on circumstances) |
| Relocation | $5,000 plus reasonable costs we incur |
| Inspection Fee | Actual costs of first follow-up audit; $1,500 plus travel-related expenses for second and each follow-up evaluation |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or highest commercial contract interest rate law allows |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $250 to $1,000 per deviation from operational requirements/Brand Standards |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Varies under circumstances and depends on nature of your non-compliance |
| Indemnification | Varies under circumstances and depends on nature of third-party claim |
| Management Fee | Up to 10% of Gross Sales, plus any out-of-pocket expenses |
| Reimbursement of Costs of Third-Party Service Providers | Out-of-pocket cost reimbursement |
| Reimbursement for Customer Complaints | Cost reimbursement |
| Remedial Expense | Out-of-pocket cost reimbursement |
| Tax Reimbursement | Out-of-pocket cost reimbursement |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Out-of-pocket cost reimbursement |
| De-Identification Fee | Cost reimbursement |
| Liquidated Damages | Product of either 24 or the number of months that would have remained in franchise term, whichever is shorter, multiplied by average monthly Royalties and Brand Fund contributions |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately 8 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 4 |
| On-the-Job Training | 240 |
| Training Location | our corporate headquarters or an affiliate-owned DOS TOROS Restaurant in New York |
| Additional Training | We may charge our then-current training fee (up to $200 per trainer per day plus expenses) for additional or repeat training, retraining if the Restaurant is not operating according to Brand Standards, or supplemental guidance. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | a geographic area the outer boundaries of which are a 6-minute drive from the Restaurant’s front entrance |
| Description | The Area of Protection will consist of a geographic area with outer boundaries a 6-minute drive from the Restaurant’s front entrance, determined by demarcation points such as streets, highways, and other markers. This area excludes Non-Traditional Venues (hospitals, airports, etc.) where the franchisor or affiliates may operate or license others to operate. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years from the first day of the Restaurant’s lease term |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Timely request and conduct a business review, formally notify franchisor of desire to renew, substantially comply with contractual obligations and Brand Standards, retain right to occupy original site, remodel/upgrade Restaurant, sign then-current franchise agreement and releases, and pay successor-franchise fee. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 (or $2,500 for internal transfers) |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must be qualified, meet standards, not be in a competitive business, complete training, have right to occupy site, assume agreement or sign new one, pay transfer fee, agree to repair/upgrade, and transferor signs general release. Franchisor has right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for various causes including material misrepresentation, failure to secure financing, failure to open by deadline, abandonment, unapproved transfer, felony conviction, dishonest conduct, foreclosure, misuse of confidential information, non-compete violation, material underreporting of Gross Sales, disabling computer system, failure to pay taxes, repeated defaults, insolvency, violation of anti-terrorism laws, loss of premises, data security incident, or termination of other agreements. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | For 2 years after termination or expiration, franchisee and owners (and immediate family) cannot have interest in or perform services for a Competitive Business at the former Restaurant site, within 5 miles of the former site, or within 3 miles of another DOS TOROS Restaurant. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must designate one individual owner holding at least 10% ownership as the 'Managing Owner' responsible for overall management. An 'Operator' (who may be the Managing Owner) is required for day-to-day supervision and must complete initial training. The Restaurant must have at least one fully-trained on-site manager. |
| Required Suppliers | One of our affiliates currently is the designated (i.e., only) supplier of the proprietary kitchen management software system. Otherwise, you currently must buy all of the Restaurant’s Operating Assets, point-of-sale and information-technology systems, ingredients, salad dressings, uniforms, and packaging materials only from suppliers we designate or approve. |
| Supply Restrictions | We restrict your sources of items and services in many cases to protect trade secrets and other intellectual property, help assure quality and a reliable supply of products meeting our standards, achieve better purchase and delivery terms, control third-party use of the Marks, and monitor the manufacture, packaging, processing, sale, and delivery of these items. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We and/or our affiliates have the right to derive revenue—in the form of promotional allowances, volume discounts, commissions, other discounts, performance payments, signing bonuses, rebates, marketing and advertising allowances, free products, and other economic benefits and payments—from suppliers that we designate, approve, or recommend. Our affiliate will receive fees from our franchisees for licensing to them its proprietary kitchen management system called “DASH” under a separate Software License Agreement. |
Dos Toros Taqueria Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Dos Toros Taqueria does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Dos Toros Taqueria does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Dos Toros Taqueria Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDos Toros Taqueria has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Dos Toros Taqueria System Growth
Total Units
18
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
18
Dos Toros Taqueria currently operates 0 franchised locations and 18 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 2
State Registrations
Registered in 15 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Dos Toros Taqueria Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Dos Toros Taqueria franchise ranges from $1,013,000 to $1,555,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Dos Toros Taqueria charges a royalty fee of 5% of Restaurant’s weekly Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 2% of weekly Gross Sales (currently 0%) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Dos Toros Taqueria Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Dos Toros Taqueria to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Dos Toros Taqueria does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Dos Toros Taqueria has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $1,013,000-$1,555,500, a 5% of Restaurant’s weekly Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $1,013,000 to $1,555,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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