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Food & Beverage
Mexican

BluTaco Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

BluTaco is a Mexican-inspired quick-service franchise offering tacos, burritos, bowls and customizable meals, serving convenience-focused customers and casual diners, and known for bold flavors, accessible pricing and convenient foodservice locations.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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26
+
-21%
-21%
Franchise fee

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$0
Investment

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$9,000 - $632,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$0

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n.a.
n.a.
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BluTaco is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in customizable Southwest-Mexican food. The menu includes tacos, burritos, nachos, bowls, breakfast items, and sides. Customers can choose their preferred ingredients, proteins, and toppings to create their meals. The brand is recognized for its blue corn tortillas, made with a blend of blue corn and wheat flour, and its colorful, casual dining concept.

BluTaco Franchising, LLC was established in 2017 and began offering franchises in February 2018. Based in Holts Summit, Missouri, the company is a subsidiary of Pro Food Systems, Inc. The franchise model primarily operates within existing businesses, such as convenience stores and grocery stores, allowing operators to offer BluTaco meals through a standardized foodservice system.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a BluTaco franchise is $9,000 - $632,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of ExpenditureAmount
Architectural and Engineering Fees$0 - $10,0000
Construction, Remodeling, and Site Improvements$0 - $300,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Décor, and Signage$1,500 - $150,000
Training Expenses: Wages and Benefit Costs$1,500 - $10,000
Grand Opening Advertising$0 - $5,000
Professional Fees$0 - $5,000
Insurance for One Year$0 - $13,000
Security Deposits, Utility Deposits, Business Licenses, and Other Prepaid Expenses$0 - $4,000
Opening Inventory$3,000 - $15,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months$3,000 - $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment$9,000 - $632,000

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Type of ExpenditureAmount
Architectural and Engineering Fees$0 - $10,0000
Construction, Remodeling, and Site Improvements$0 - $300,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Décor, and Signage$1,500 - $150,000
Training Expenses: Wages and Benefit Costs$1,500 - $10,000
Grand Opening Advertising$0 - $5,000
Professional Fees$0 - $5,000
Insurance for One Year$0 - $13,000
Security Deposits, Utility Deposits, Business Licenses, and Other Prepaid Expenses$0 - $4,000
Opening Inventory$3,000 - $15,000
Additional Funds – 3 Months$3,000 - $30,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment$9,000 - $632,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is BluTaco's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.

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Number of units

BluTaco had 26 total units in 2026, of which 26 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.

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Competitors

Below are some of

BluTaco

key competitors in the

Mexican

sector.

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Franchisees
Royalty fee
Total investment
Revenue
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EBITDA
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26

New
+
-21%
-21%

0.00%

$9,000

-

$632,000

$0

n.a.

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

29

New
+
-36%
-36%

6.00%

$284,000

-

$884,000

n.a.

$781,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

105

New
+
-20%
-20%

5.00%

$807,000

-

$3,041,000

n.a.

$1,916,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

87

New
+
-12%
-12%

6.00%

$156,000

-

$844,000

n.a.

$882,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

2

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

6.00%

$734,000

-

$1,458,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

6

New
+
0%
0%

5.00%

$1,267,000

-

$2,776,000

n.a.

$1,452,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

4

New
+
300%
300%

5.00%

$807,000

-

$2,872,000

n.a.

$3,144,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

BluTaco

Food & Beverage
Mexican
Franchisees

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26
+
-21%
-21%
Franchise fee

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$0
Investment

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$9,000 - $632,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed
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$0

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

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n.a.

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Competitors

Below are some of BluTaco's key competitors in the Mexican sector.

Dos Toros Taqueria

Franchisees

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4
+
300%
300%
Investment

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$807,000 - $2,872,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$3,144,000

BluTaco

Franchisees

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26
+
-21%
-21%
Investment

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$9,000 - $632,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Barrio Queen

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$1,347,000 - $5,495,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Taco Rico or Taco Works

Franchisees

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7
+
250%
250%
Investment

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$249,000 - $373,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Mike's Red Tacos

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$595,000 - $1,988,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Mucho Burrito

Franchisees

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0
+
-100%
-100%
Investment

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$470,000 - $925,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

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