Fuzzy's Taco Shop Cost Comparisons

About Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Founded in 2001 near the TCU campus in Fort Worth, the original Fuzzy's Taco Shop was purchased by Alan and Chuck Bush after just two years of operation. The father-son combination with a collective 20 years of restaurant industry experience initially took a slow, hands-on approach to running the business. They insisted on adhering to the promise: "To focus our full attention on promptly and efficiently providing our guests with generous helpings of uniquely flavorful foods at a fair price in a fun atmosphere." That promise remains central to the chain's success today as Fuzzy's Taco Shop expands across the country. Fuzzy's corporate-owned and franchise locations are now serving fresh, handmade Baja-style Mexican food in 79 stores across nine states, with many more on the way. Fuzzy's Taco Shop is a member of the International Franchise Association.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a  Fuzzy's Taco Shop Restaurant franchise ranges from $770,500 to $1,116,500. This includes $30,000 to $50,000 payable to the franchisor or its affiliates.
If you wish to acquire the right to develop multiple  Fuzzy's Taco Shop Restaurants with a multiunit development franchise, you must pay the franchisor the entire initial franchise fee for 50-100% of the Restaurants you agree to develop. For a typical commitment of 2-3 Restaurants, the total investment necessary to begin operation of a  Fuzzy's Taco Shop multi-unit development franchise ranges from $34,500 to $95,000. This includes $32,500 to $90,000 payable to the franchisor or its affiliates.
Veteran Incentives  50% off first-unit franchise fee,
$3,000 off second-unit franchise fee, and
$2,500 off third-unit franchise fee for veterans entering a multi-unit development agreement for at least three units
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Mexican Food Restaurant Franchise Opportunities

Below is a quick comparison of Fuzzy's Taco Shop against other Mexican Food Restaurant franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Fuzzy's Taco Shop with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.

Franchise Franchise Fee Royalty Advertising Fee Development Costs
America's Taco Shop $24,000-$30,000 6% 4% $247,350-$710,250
Austin Grill N/A $1,807,000-$2,790,000
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill $25,000-$30,000 5% 3% $224,450-$993,040
Baja Sol Tortilla Grill $25,000 5% 3%local, 1.5%nat'l $230,000-$1,203,000
Barberitos $30,000 5% 2% local $119,800-$554,025
BarBurrito $15,000 5% $176,200-$300,150
Berryhill Baja Grill $25,500-$30,000 5% $257,500-$527,500
Blue Coast Burrito N/A $368,000-$572,000
Blue Moon Mexican Cafe $40,000 5% 2% local+ 1%Nat'l $370,200-$482,500
BluTaco N/A $9,000-$349,000
Boloco Inspired Burritos $25,000 6% $190,000-$400,000
Bru-Go's Take-N-Bake Pizza Company $19,500 4-5% $76,200-$137,950
Bubbakoo's Burritos $35,000 6% 1% $131,500-$398,000
Bullritos $10,000 $693,600-$1,062,300
BurritoVille $25,000 6% 2% $100,000-$500,000
Burros & fries $35,000 $319,770-$624,550
C.O.Jones N/A $170,000
California Tortilla $40,000 5% .5% local +2% Nat'l $378,400-$697,000
Cantina Laredo $50,000 5% $1,860,000-$2,565,000
Chili's $40,000-$60,000 $1,395,695-$4,637,695
Chorizo Fresh Mex $25,000 6% 2% $275,000-$500,000
Chronic Tacos $40,000 6% 2% $299,000-$799,000
Cocina Mexican Grill $18,000 5% 3% $191,600-$239,400
Costa Vida $30,000 6% to 2% $659,500-$1,025,000
Currito $25,000 6% $200,000-$400,000
Del Taco $35,000 5% 4% $859,700-$2,116,500
Desert Moon-Fresh Mexican Grille $25,000 5% $264,500-$454,000
Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants $15,000 4% $189,000-$325,000
Digg's Taco Shop $30,000 $150,000-$500,000
Eddie Peppers Mexican Grille N/A 0 0 $10,000-$50,000
El Chico Cafe $35,000 5% $1,550,000-$2,530,000
El Taco Tote Real Mexican Grill $30,000 5% $550,000
Extreme Pita $30,000-$300,000 6% 3% $148,260-$418,100
Great Wraps $22,500 5.5% $159,500-$485,500
Hot Head Burritos $15,000-$23,000 6% 3% $215,650-$694,700
Izzo's Illegal Burrito $40,000 5% $380,500-$744,900
Jimboy's Tacos $35,000 5% 3% $375,000-$1,379,000
Joey's Mexican Grill $18,000 5% $180,000-$250,000
La Bamba $30,000 $187,000-$335,833
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill $25,000-$50,000 5% 3% $189,550-$992,590
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill $30,000 6% $544,000-$730,000
Mad Mex $45,000 6% 3% $250,000-$550,000
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant $30,000 4% $1,182,000-$1,454,000
Maui Tacos $30,000 $500,000-$809,200
Mexicali Rosa's $25,000 4% of net sales $250,000-$800,000
Moe's Southwest Grill $30,000 5% 2% $457,400-$911,500
Mucho Burrito $20,000 5% 4% $172,300-$375,500
New York Burrito-Gourmet Wraps $15,000 7% $85,000-$150,000
On The Border N/A 5% -4% $112,600-$243,200
Panchero's Mexican Grill $20,000-$30,000 5% $404,325-$931,000
Pepe's Mexican Restaurants $10,000-$15,000 4% $207,000-$652,000
Pita Pit $30,000 5% 1% $321,934-$497,382
Pure Taqueria $40,000 5%-6% 1% $954,000-$2,381,000
Qdoba Mexican Grill $30,000 5% 1.25% $475,500-$1,095,000
Quesada $20,000 6% 3% $150,700-$234,200
Red Rock Chili Company $25,000 6% $215,500-$394,000
Rockin' Baja Lobster $30,000 5% $240,400-$1,200,000
Rusty Taco $25,000 6% - 4% 1%local $529,817-$796,325
Sea Casa $20,000 $221,500-$344,000
Shaka Burrito! $25,000 3% $200,000-$250,000
Taco Bell $25,000-$45,000 5.5% 4.25% $152,250-$3,049,100
Taco Bueno $35,000 5% 5% $639,000-$1,593,000
Taco Del Mar $15,000-$23,000 6% $146,000-$294,000
Taco John's $25,000 5% 4% $475,000-$1,599,000
Taco Mayo $15,000-$20,000 $250,000-And Up
Taco Palace $33,950 0-4% $53,200-$133,100
Tacos 4 Life Grill $35,000 5% 1% $585,000-$825,000
TacoTime $30,000 6% $331,150-$636,800
TacoTime Canada $20,000 $207,500-$349,400
Tijuana Flats Burrito $25,000 5% $133,500-$236,100
Wahoo's Fish Taco's $25,000-$30,000 5% 2% local $540,000-$715,000
Yolandas Tacos $35,000 $224,150-$306,250
Zambrero $30,000 $350,000-$450,000