Rusty Taco

The Rusty Taco franchise is a Mexican inspired food concept that offers tacos, nachos, sides, and more. The Mexican inspired concept was founded by Rusty Fenton, Denise Fenton, and Steve Dunn in 2010. They began offering franchising opportunities that same year. Since that time, Rusty Taco has grown to dozens of locations across the U.S. Rusty thought of the idea to open a taco joint when he went to Mexico with Denise and had some local cuisine. Rusty Taco is part of the Inspire Brands family of franchises along with Dunkin', Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more. You will leverage the umbrella franchisor's support and training and vendor relationships.  

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Rusty Taco Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

A perk of living in the United States is the world of food that is at your disposal. Sone of the most popular international cuisine in the country is Mexican food. If you want to cash in on the booming billion dollar quick-service restaurant industry, look no further than the Rusty Taco franchise. Rusty Taco is a Mexican food inspired concept that has a menu full of tacos, nachos, sides, and more. The taco brand was founded by founded by Rusty Fenton, Denise Fenton, and Steve Dunn in 2010. They began offering franchise opportunities that same year. Since that time, Rusty Taco has grown to dozens of locations across the U.S. Rusty thought of the idea to open a taco joint when he went to Mexico with Denise and had some local cuisine. Rusty Taco is part of the Inspire Brands family of franchises along with Dunkin', Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more. As a franchisee, you will leverage the umbrella franchisor's support and training and vendor relationships. You also benefit from low labor costs, a simple model, four day parts, no late night operating hours, and great support and training.
In terms of support and training, franchisees can expect an initial training program that takes place before the grand opening of your location. You will learn everything you need to know to run the business well during this program. This includes learning about the franchise's culture, sales, hiring, marketing and advertising, and more. The support and training is ongoing. Veterans are also incentivized to invest with a discount on the franchise fee. 

Company Details

Founded: 2010
First franchise: 2010 
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Absentee: No
B2B: No
International: No
Canada: No
Exclusive territory: No
Mobile/home-based: No

 

Support and Training Offered By Rusty Taco

In terms of support and training, franchisees can expect an initial training program that takes place before the grand opening of your location. You will learning everything you need to know to run the business well during this program. This includes learning about the franchise's culture, sales, hiring, marketing and advertising, and more. The support and training is ongoing. 

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Rusty Taco Franchise.

What does a Rusty Taco Franchise Cost?

Rusty Taco franchise fees for 2024:

Veteran Incentives: 50% off franchise fee
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Net Worth Requirement:$1,000,000
Cash Requirement: $500,000
Royalty fee: 5%
Initial Investment: $531,900 - $897,450

Is Rusty Taco a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Rusty Taco is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Rusty Taco a Home Based franchise?

No. Rusty Taco is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Rusty Taco Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Rusty Taco franchisees make. Rusty Taco offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Does Rusty Taco Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Rusty Taco franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Is Rusty Taco Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Rusty Taco franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Rusty Taco Looking for International franchisees?

No. Rusty Taco franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Rusty Taco's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants

Number of Units Open

20-50 UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

Rusty Taco Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Rusty Taco franchises for sale. We may have Rusty Taco franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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