Chronic Tacos
$CTHCF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMexican Food
Locations25
Franchisee Count22
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$284,000
Item 7 Midpoint$596,500
Item 7 High$909,000
Royalty FeesGreater of 6% of Gross Sales of the Taco Restaurant or $600
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open42
ParentCalivan, Inc.
Founded2006
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business19
Began Franchising2006
HQAliso Viejo, CA
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone949-680-2957
FDD IssuedApril 28, 2023
Last UpdatedOct 13, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor
Chronic Tacos Enterprises, Inc. is the franchisor for Chronic Tacos restaurants, which feature authentic Mexican food.
Franchisees must purchase and maintain a computerized point of sale system from Auphan, costing between $4,500 and $12,000, and subscribe to approved services for music and television, with specific monthly fees.
Chronic Tacos Enterprises, Inc. is the franchisor for Chronic Tacos restaurants, which feature authentic Mexican food.
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