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Rusty Taco, founded in 2010 by Rusty Fenton and his wife Denise in Dallas, Texas, captures the spirit of a local taco stand, offering a variety of fresh, authentic street-style tacos.
The franchise stands out with its commitment to authenticity, fresh ingredients, and straightforward menu, reflecting the true essence of Mexican street food.
Rusty Taco’s offerings celebrate traditional flavors, featuring tacos paired with beverages like margaritas and beer, in line with Rusty's belief that "Tacos are the most important meal of the day."
In 2018, the franchise returned to its original name, "Rusty Taco," after a brief period as R Taco. This change marked a return to the brand’s foundational principles and honored the legacy of Rusty Fenton, who aspired to share his love for authentic tacos with a wider audience.
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The franchisor's training program for franchisees covers a wide range of topics to ensure they are well-prepared to manage and operate a Rusty Taco Restaurant. The training includes:
Introduction/Orientation Franchisees are introduced to the Rusty Taco brand, its culture, values, and operational philosophy. This initial phase lays the groundwork for the entire training program, aligning franchisees with the company's expectations and standards.
Restaurant Operations This comprehensive section addresses the essential day-to-day management and operational skills required to run a Rusty Taco Restaurant. Franchisees receive hands-on training in kitchen operations, customer service, staff management, food safety, and adherence to health and regulatory guidelines.
Marketing/Customer Services This segment provides franchisees with the tools and knowledge to effectively market their restaurant and engage with customers. Topics include local store marketing strategies, brand promotion, customer relationship management, handling customer feedback, and using social media to boost customer engagement and restaurant visibility.
The franchisor offers franchisees a "Protected Territory," typically defined as a geographic area centered around the franchisee's restaurant, usually within a specified radius.
Within this Protected Territory, the franchisor agrees not to open or permit the opening of another competing Rusty Taco Restaurant during the Franchise Agreement term, as long as the franchisee remains in full compliance with the agreement. Despite this protection, the franchisor maintains certain rights within and beyond the Protected Territory.
These rights include the ability to develop and establish other business systems using the same or different trademarks, to advertise and promote the franchise system, and to operate non-traditional Rusty Taco Restaurants at any location, including within the Protected Territory.
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Taco Rico / Taco Works is a Tex-Mex restaurant franchise offering tacos, burritos, fajitas, chimichangas, salads, and salsa bars, serving families and office crowds, and known for quick counter service, complimentary chips, and approachable, value-focused neighborhood locations.
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Mike's Red Tacos is a fast-casual Mexican franchise offering birria tacos, quesadillas, and shareable plates, serving flavor-driven diners and late-night crowds, and known for richly stewed meats, vibrant red tortillas, lively branding, and roots in San Diego’s taco culture.
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Mucho Burrito is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant franchise offering burritos, bowls, tacos, and catering, serving lunch and dinner guests seeking bold flavors, and known for fresh-prepared ingredients, customizable entrees, and a contemporary brand backed by strong training and support.
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District Taco is a fast-casual Mexican franchise offering made-to-order tacos, bowls and margaritas, serving lunch and dinner crowds, and known for fresh ingredients, bold regional flavors and franchise growth momentum.
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Chronic Tacos is a fast-casual franchise offering customizable tacos, burritos, bowls, and Mexican favorites, serving lunch and late-night diners, and known for fresh ingredients, made-to-order prep, and a laid-back California vibe.
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Taco Cabana is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant franchise serving tacos, fajitas, and freshly prepared salsas in a relaxed, colorful setting.
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