East Coast Street Tacos franchise
2026 filing · May 22, 2026
East Coast Street Tacos at a glance
A restaurant serving tacos, empanadas and Mexican-inspired street food. At the end of 2025 there were 3 East Coast Street Tacos locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- East Coast Street Franchise LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Brooklyn, New York
- Typical size
- 1,500–3,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $457K–$946K
- A traditional restaurant
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- For a traditional restaurant
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of gross revenues, paid weekly, plus 1% to the brand fund and 1% on local marketing
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross revenue, paid with the royalty; it can rise to 3%
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 20% of the then-current franchise fee
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 3
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 3
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 1
- Most in New York
From East Coast Street Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
East Coast Street Tacos among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | East Coast Street Tacos | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $701,325 | Costs more than 76% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 3 | Fewer than 78% of franchises |
How much a East Coast Street Tacos franchise costs
Opening a traditional restaurant costs an estimated $456,900 to $945,750. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are construction of leasehold improvements ($240,000 to $480,000) and furniture, fixtures, and Décor ($40,000 to $125,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | ||
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Real Estate Rent Deposits and Pre-Paid Expenses (3 months) | $6,000 | $60,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Dues and Subscriptions | $150 | $250 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $40,000 | $125,000 | |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements | $240,000 | $480,000 | |
| Inventory and Supplies | $10,000 | $25,000 | |
| Opening Inventory | $28,000 | $32,000 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $2,500 | $10,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Equipment, TV, Cameras, and Office Supplies | $22,500 | $41,000 | |
| Insurance (3 months) | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Architectural/Engineering | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Signage | $2,000 | $10,000 | |
| Accountant and Attorney Fees | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $40,000 | $70,000 | |
| Total | $456,900 | $945,750 | |
Source: East Coast Street Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
East Coast Street Tacos franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000, for a traditional restaurant. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: East Coast Street Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross revenues, paid weekly, plus 1% to the brand fund and 1% on local marketing. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross revenue, paid with the royalty; it can rise to 3%. |
| Technology Fee | $1,000 - $2,000 per month |
| Renewal Fee | 20% of the then-current franchise fee |
| Local Marketing Requirement | 1% of Gross Revenues |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: East Coast Street Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from pages 11–13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures East Coast Street Tacos does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: East Coast Street Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 44
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $970K–$1.7M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How East Coast Street Tacos compares
Of the 55 Mexican food franchises on this site, East Coast Street Tacos is the 28th cheapest to open and the 47th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | East Coast Street Tacos | Typical Mexican food brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $457K | $457K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $946K | $946K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 3 | 15 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 38 of 55 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 55 brands in mexican food franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: East Coast Street Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
Where East Coast Street Tacos locations are
At the end of 2025, East Coast Street Tacos had locations in 1 state. The most are in New York.
- New York3
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Source: East Coast Street Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
Who owns East Coast Street Tacos?
East Coast Street Tacos franchises are sold by East Coast Street Franchise LLC.
From East Coast Street Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: East Coast Street Franchise LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
East Coast Street Tacos filings
The figures on this page come from East Coast Street Franchise LLC’s 2026 filing, issued May 22, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | May 22, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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