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.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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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