Rusty Taco Cost Comparisons

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.

Mexican Food Restaurant Franchise Opportunities

Below is a quick comparison of Rusty Taco against other Mexican Food Restaurant franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Rusty Taco 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
Fuzzy's Taco Shop $35,000 3.5% - 5% 2% $770,500-$1,116,500
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
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