Taco Rico

Taco Rico is a top-rated Tex-Mex franchise rooted in Miami since 1992, known for its award-winning burritos, fresh homemade ingredients, and family-friendly atmosphere, offering a high-margin, quick-service model with strong franchisor support.

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Taco Rico Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

Background

This is a brick and mortar business who is Low-Investment, High Returns. While other franchises require a million-dollar investment, Taco Rico is a lucrative opportunity without spending a fortune. We find second generation location's to keep the investment a fraction of any other brick and mortar business opportunity. With a tremendous Item 19 showing great profitability.

At your Taco Rico, you will have a Small, Easy to Manage Staff. Many of our staff have been with Taco Rico for over ten years.

Endless Opportunities. An unlimited potential client base with huge demand for our services.

Lastly, we get to make our customers full and happy. The food is that good! We cannot wait for you to try it, enjoy it, and love it.

Company Details

Established: 1992
First Unit Franchised: 2015
Franchised Units: 15
Company Owned Units: 5
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Illinois - IL, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Massachusetts - MA, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, South Carolina - SC, South Dakota - SD, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Taco Rico

Financial Assistance Provided: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: Work with a third party site selection expert on finding the perfect location through data and metrics.

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: The Site Selection and Demographic partner facilitates 100's of leases or purchased per year. Focuses on maximizing Tennant Improvement Dollars and clear focus on CAM charges.

Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: Taco Rico has created the avenues to attract, hire, and train all team members.

Co-operative Advertising: Yes
Specify: Co-Op is created to multi operators in the same DMA.

Training:
Training is the passion of founder of Taco Rico, Leland. Over 150 hours of Classroom and On-The-Job Training. No other brand will spend the amount of time the Taco Rico will spend when the store opens. Weeks of being in the store every day to ensure lift off is a huge success. To ensure beautiful posts from customers on social media. Great reviews online, etc.

Special Instructions/Notes: We focus on second generation locations to keep the investment super low. We are able to find great location and have our franchisees up and running in a fraction of the time at a fraction of the investment.

2025 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Taco Rico Franchise.

What does a Taco Rico Franchise Cost?

Taco Rico franchise fees for 2025:

Cash Investment: $40,000 - $340,800
Total Investment: $154,800 - $340,800
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $49,500
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $24,950
Royalty: 5%
Ad Fee: 1.5%
Other Fees: NA
Average Number of Employees: 13 to start, 15 at maturity
Item 19: Yes
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: Managing the manager. We are not specifically looking for owner/operators. Our goal is to have multi-unit owners who have a General Manager to run the day to day.
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes (5%)

Is Taco Rico a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Taco Rico is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Taco Rico a Home Based franchise?

No. Taco Rico is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Taco Rico Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Taco Rico franchisees make. Taco Rico offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Taco Rico a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Taco Rico is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Taco Rico Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Taco Rico franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Taco Rico Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Taco Rico franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Taco Rico Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

Yes. Taco Rico franchise is looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Taco Rico Looking for International franchisees?

No. Taco Rico franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Taco Rico's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants, Recently Added Franchises, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

Yes

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

Taco Rico Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Taco Rico franchises for sale. We may have Taco Rico franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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