Loading FDD preview...
Download this + 1,700 other FDDs · One-time purchase
1,700+ FDDs structured for franchise professionals
We extract fees, Item 19 financials, franchisee contacts, SBA default rates, litigation, and outlet data from every FDD — so you can compare brands in minutes, not months. Used by multi-unit operators, consultants, and franchise development teams.
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.
Loading preview...
Download this + 1,700 other FDDs · One-time purchase
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% development fund + $730-$7,580/mo technology, POS, payment, network, and related fees
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
Avg. Revenue: $1,586,988
Unlock financial performance data with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Unlock financial performance dataFUZZY'S TACO SHOP Franchise Analysis
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop entered franchising in 2008 and built a presence in fast-casual Mexican eats, now backed by Dine Brands Global. Yet the system's recent trajectory—from 131 locations in 2023 to 116 in 2024—hints at underlying pressures, with Item 19 offering revenue insights that could reshape your view of its earning potential. Meanwhile, a track record of terminations, litigation over abrupt closures, and SBA financing data paints a picture of real-world franchisee challenges: is this a resilient brand rebounding or one facing sustained headwinds?
The track record shows franchising since 2008 with steady expansion until lately: total locations dropped 11% year-over-year to 116 franchised units plus one corporate, projecting just seven new openings. Terminations hit 18, often tied to Item 20 disclosures on unilateral closures leading to arbitration demands against franchisees, per litigation notes. This contraction flags potential system health issues, especially with a bankruptcy history and parent Dine Brands' oversight—growth stalling in a competitive QSR space means higher risk for new entrants betting on multi-unit deals.
Economics demand a hefty $40,000 franchise fee and $647,000-$1,555,500 initial investment per Item 7, plus 5% royalties, 2% brand/ad fund, and $730-$7,580 monthly tech/POS fees. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $1,586,988 across disclosing units, suggesting strong top-line potential for prime sites. But SBA data tempers optimism: 41 loans averaging $549,734 with a 9.8% default rate indicates financing hurdles and uneven performance—profitable for survivors, yet red flags like closures and disputes underscore why thorough due diligence on local markets and operator resilience is crucial before committing.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How FUZZY'S TACO SHOP Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FUZZY'S TACO SHOP Current | $647K – $1.6M | $40K | 5.0% | 116 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $529K – $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
Unlock location growth data with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Unlock location growth dataSBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
41 SBA loans on record
Unlock SBA loan history with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Unlock SBA loan historyFranchisee Contacts
116 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
116 Contacts Available
Unlock all FUZZY'S TACO SHOP franchisee contacts with verified contact information
Unlock contactsDue 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
Unlock due diligence reports with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
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.
More Food & Beverage Franchises
Subway
Food & Beverage
MCDONALD'S
Food & Beverage
DUNKIN'
Food & Beverage
DOMINO'S PIZZA
Food & Beverage
Burger King
Food & Beverage
LITTLE CAESARS
Food & Beverage