Casa de Corazon
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Casa de Corazon franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Casa de Corazon franchise specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine, offering a dining experience centered around traditional recipes and warm hospitality.
Headline figures
Casa de Corazon quick facts
- Is Casa de Corazon a franchise?
- Yes. Casa de Corazon offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 6 franchised and 4 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 48).
- How much does it cost to open a Casa de Corazon franchise?
- The Casa de Corazon Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $1,014,800–$5,357,600 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Casa de Corazon initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $70,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Casa de Corazon charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Casa de Corazon disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Casa de Corazon FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 44). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Casa de Corazon locations are there?
- The FDD reports 10 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 48). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Casa de Corazon a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $1,014,800 – $5,357,600 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 8 separate groups: adjusted operating results for 1 Affiliate-owned center locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Affiliate-owned center locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Affiliate-owned center locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Affiliate-owned center locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Franchised center locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Franchised center locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Franchised center locations; adjusted operating results for 1 Franchised center locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 10 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Casa de Corazon head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 16
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty fee rateMain ongoing fee
31 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
8 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
1 locations
Adjusted operating results · 1 locations
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- Affiliate Center 1
- Excluded
- Two franchised centers opened in 2025 were excluded because they were not open for the full 12-month period; no centers closed in 2025.
- Method
- Historical results as reported; figures prepared without audit. Revenue and expenses adjusted as described in Item 19 notes.
1 locations
Adjusted operating results · 1 locations
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- Affiliate Center 2
- Excluded
- Two franchised centers opened in 2025 were excluded because they were not open for the full 12-month period; no centers closed in 2025.
- Method
- Historical results as reported; figures prepared without audit. Revenue and expenses adjusted as described in Item 19 notes.
1 locations
Adjusted operating results · 1 locations
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- Affiliate Center 3
- Excluded
- Two franchised centers opened in 2025 were excluded because they were not open for the full 12-month period; no centers closed in 2025.
- Method
- Historical results as reported; figures prepared without audit. Revenue and expenses adjusted as described in Item 19 notes.
1 locations
Adjusted operating results · 1 locations
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- Affiliate Center 4
- Excluded
- Two franchised centers opened in 2025 were excluded because they were not open for the full 12-month period; no centers closed in 2025.
- Method
- Historical results as reported; figures prepared without audit. Revenue and expenses adjusted as described in Item 19 notes.
1 locations
Adjusted operating results · 1 locations
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- Franchised Center 1
- Excluded
- Two franchised centers opened in 2025 were excluded because they were not open for the full 12-month period; no centers closed in 2025.
- Method
- Historical results as reported; figures prepared without audit. Revenue and expenses adjusted as described in Item 19 notes.
1 locations
Adjusted operating results · 1 locations
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- Franchised Center 2
- Excluded
- Two franchised centers opened in 2025 were excluded because they were not open for the full 12-month period; no centers closed in 2025.
- Method
- Historical results as reported; figures prepared without audit. Revenue and expenses adjusted as described in Item 19 notes.
1 locations
Adjusted operating results · 1 locations
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- Franchised Center 3
- Excluded
- Two franchised centers opened in 2025 were excluded because they were not open for the full 12-month period; no centers closed in 2025.
- Method
- Historical results as reported; figures prepared without audit. Revenue and expenses adjusted as described in Item 19 notes.
1 locations
Adjusted operating results · 1 locations
Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.
- Who is counted
- Franchised Center 4
- Excluded
- Two franchised centers opened in 2025 were excluded because they were not open for the full 12-month period; no centers closed in 2025.
- Method
- Historical results as reported; figures prepared without audit. Revenue and expenses adjusted as described in Item 19 notes.
These groups are never combined. Adjusted company-owned operating results cannot be divided by franchised revenue to calculate a franchisee profit margin.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31, 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 48
Net +2 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,014,800 – $5,357,600) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 8 to 10 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 16
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Center 1 · PDF p. 44; PDF p. 43; PDF p. 45
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Center 2 · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 43
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Center 3 · PDF p. 43; PDF p. 45; PDF p. 44
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Affiliate Center 4 · PDF p. 45; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 43
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Center 1 · PDF p. 43; PDF p. 45; PDF p. 44
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Center 2 · PDF p. 43; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 45
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Center 3 · PDF p. 43; PDF p. 45; PDF p. 44
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Center 4 · PDF p. 43; PDF p. 44; PDF p. 45
- [11]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 48
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
13 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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