FUZZY'S TACO SHOP
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant franchise offering made-from-scratch favorites like tacos, chips and queso, burritos, bowls, salsas, guacamole, and signature sauces through traditional and taqueria-style locations. The franchisor, Fuzzy’s Taco Opportunities, LLC, grants franchises for operating under their proprietary system, marks, and standards, including options for single-unit and multi-unit development. Their business model focuses on franchising in the competitive quick-service restaurant market targeting consumers seeking fresh, simple Mexican food options.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty + 2% development fund + $730-$7,580/mo technology, POS, payment, network, and related fees
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 106 franchised traditional Fuzzy's Restaurants that were active and operating as of December 29, 2024, for the 12-month period of January 1, 2024 to December 29, 2024, excluding 6 non-traditional Restaurants and 1 Taqueria Restaurant, as detailed in Charts 1, 2, and 3.
* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from Chart 1 data: - Texas: 59 units * $1,310,796 - Rest of U.S.: 47 units * $1,933,698 - Total: (59 * 1310796 + 47 * 1933698) / (59 + 47) = $1,586,988.40. Weighted average top quartile revenue calculated from Chart 2 (Texas 1st Quartile) and Chart 3 (Rest of U.S. 1st Quartile): - Texas 1st Quartile: 15 units * $1,915,049 - Rest of U.S. 1st Quartile: 12 units * $3,055,439 - Total: (15 * 1915049 + 12 * 3055439) / (15 + 12) = $2,421,889.00. Weighted average bottom quartile revenue calculated from Chart 2 (Texas 4th Quartile) and Chart 3 (Rest of U.S. 4th Quartile): - Texas 4th Quartile: 15 units * $870,851 - Rest of U.S. 4th Quartile: 11 units * $969,874 - Total: (15 * 870851 + 11 * 969874) / (15 + 11) = $912,745.35. No overall median gross revenue was explicitly stated, so it is set to null. No information on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense margins was provided to estimate profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How FUZZY'S TACO SHOP Compares to Other Fast Casual Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FUZZY'S TACO SHOP Current | $647K - $1.6M | $40K | 5.0% | 116 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K - $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K - $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K - $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M - $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K - $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K - $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+6 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchisees (2010 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily arbitration demands against franchisees for material breaches of franchise agreements due to unilateral closures of restaurants prior to the end of the term.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
YogaWorks, Inc. (prior employer of CFO Vance Chang) filed Chapter 11 on October 14, 2020.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchise?
The total initial investment to open a FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchise ranges from $647,000 to $1,555,500. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchise is $1,586,988.4.
How many FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, FUZZY'S TACO SHOP has 116 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2008.
Can you get an SBA loan for a FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchises. Historical data shows 41 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchisees, with an average loan amount of $549,734. The historical default rate is 9.8%.
Is FUZZY'S TACO SHOP a good franchise to buy?
FUZZY'S TACO SHOP shows several positive indicators: established brand with 116+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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