Taco John's vs Rusty Taco Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Taco John's vs Rusty Taco including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco John's Franchise
Rusty Taco Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $1,599,000$529,817 - $796,325
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6% - 4%
Advertising Fee 4%1%local
Year Founded 19682010
Year Franchised 19692011
Term Of Agreement 20 years+10+10+10-
Term Of Agreement 20 years+10+10+10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Taco John's Franchise
Rusty Taco Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• *Liquid Capital of $450,000 + ($150,000 per restaurant) *Existing banking relationship that works with your current restaurant operation *Financial qualifications may vary due to location *Average Initial Investment is $350,000

    Financing Options
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Rusty Taco Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Rusty Taco Franchise
    Training -The franchise partner will be responsible for attending a 4 week training program in Dallas, Texas. The goal is to provide you the knowledge and tools to operate a great Rusty Taco restaurant.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives*Support in areas of great people development, operational excellence, and assisting franchisees with their financial fundamentals *Assist you in building on your operational foundation *All products will be sourced from a local distributor. Rusty Taco will ensure all products meet our quality standards and specifications.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations 37% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		*Own and operate a minimum of 3 Rusty Taco restaurants

    Expansion Plans
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Rusty Taco Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Taco John's

    The story of Taco John's sounds more like a legend than the history of a business. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, a man named Juan opened a tiny taco house, serving uniquely seasoned and generously sized tacos and burritos. An immediate hit with the locals, the taco house was quickly purchased by local businessmen Harold Holmes and Jim Woodson in 1969. Renamed Taco John's, it began selling franchises right away and now has restaurants across America. The privately held company is still based in Cheyenne.

    "Entrepreneur

    #115 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #315 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About Rusty Taco

    Rusty Taco is a very straightforward idea.
    ◦Offer a simple menu of tasty and authentic tacos prepared fresh every day, using many of the cooking techniques found in Mexican kitchens.
    ◦Serve the food quickly in a unique and fun atmosphere in a variety of locations and among all demographics
    ◦Become a fun part of the community, a local hang out, and not just another typical chain restaurant.
    Rusty Taco is unique in the market. Folks gotta' eat, and Rusty Taco is going to feed them.
    ◦Low start up cost with a proven potential for high sales. Rusty Taco is a low risk business.
    ◦Taco demand is swelling because it is a fast, inexpensive meal of quality ingredients
    ◦Menu board concepts offer low labor costs and good food value.
    ◦Rusty Taco is a smart choice in the current economy because it attracts diners of all disposable income levels.
    Available Markets  Rusty Taco is expanding rapidly across the United States with experienced multi-unit operators.

    The total investment necessary to develop a Rusty Taco® Restaurant ranges from $529,817 to $796,325. This includes $25,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation under a Development Agreement
    is $52,000 to $145,500. This includes $50,000 to $137,500 that must be paid
    to the franchisor or affiliate.