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Taxi's Hamburgers

Taxi's is all about the food! Their food is simply prepared, yet is of the highest quality. Their 7 ounce burgers are a special blend of ground chuck which is delivered fresh and is never frozen. They have a diverse menu, which appeals to a wide range of guests. Taxi's is best known for its award winning burgers, fresh tossed salads and thick Dreyers/Edys hand spun milkshakes. They also offer a selection of vegetarian and low fat choices including baked potatoes, grilled chicken sandwiches, and salads. This is not your typical burger joint!

Taxi's Hamburgers first opened in San Mateo in November of 1991. Taxi's is part of the hottest segment in the restaurant industry know as Fast Casual. There are now Taxi's Hamburgers locations spread throughout California and nine western states.


Franchising Tips and Facts

When considering whether or not to invest your money in a Taxi's Hamburgers franchise, be sure to ask if you will be required to purchase products and supplies from the parent company. If so, compare your cost to the local retail prices of the same goods. There have been instances in the franchise industry where the price from the franchise company for goods was higher than the price of the same goods in local retail stores. Selling anything under these conditions would make it quite difficult to keep your prices comparable with your competitors.

If you are interested in buying a Taxi's Hamburgers Franchise, then you will most likely be requested to complete a formal franchise application, which will involve typically a credit check and sometimes a background check. If you meet the franchisors guidelines, then to move forward then by law the franchisor is required to send or provide to you a disclosure document, known as a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). Read the UFOC carefully and have your lawyer go over it as well, since it will include a vast amount of information on the franchise such as: history of franchise and its key principals, financial statements, litigation, franchise openings/closings/terminations, franchisee contacts, franchise agreement, requirements, and more.

Franchising opportunities provide brand recognition, management and administrative systems, and a proven business model to small business owners. In theory, this should result in Taxi's Hamburgers franchises having higher success rates than non-franchise business opportunities. But in practice, franchises can and do fail.

If you are concerned about the risk involved in a opening a new, independent business venture, then a Taxi's Hamburgers franchise opportunity may be the best business option for you. But remember that hard work, dedication, and sacrifice are essential to the success of any business venture, including franchising.

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