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How Much Does a Taco Rico Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Taco Rico franchise costs between $154,800 and $340,800 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $49,900.

$154,800

Minimum Investment

$340,800

Maximum Investment

$49,900

Franchise Fee

Taco Rico Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $49,900

Item 7 Fee Estimate $49,900

Taco Rico Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Taco Rico franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $49,900

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · Upon signing of your Franchise Agreement $49,900

Real Estate $42,500 – $135,300

Construction of Leasehold Improvements As arranged $30,000 – $113,000

Utility Fees, Real Estate Lease and Utility Deposits As arranged $10,500 – $17,300

Architectural and Engineering As arranged $2,000 – $5,000

Equipment & Assets $38,000 – $105,000

Equipment As arranged $18,000 – $78,000

Signage As arranged $6,000 – $9,000

POS System $7,000

Inventory and Supplies As arranged $5,000 – $7,000

Other Equipment including TVs, Cameras and Computer System As arranged $2,000 – $4,000

Training $300 – $5,500

Travel and Living Expenses While Training As arranged $300 – $5,500

Working Capital & Reserves $15,000 – $25,000

Additional Funds (3 months) As arranged $15,000 – $25,000

Other Costs $9,100 – $20,100

Insurance (For first 3 months) As arranged · Before opening $2,600 – $6,600

Decor and Furniture As arranged $4,000 – $6,000

Grand Opening Advertising As arranged $1,000 – $4,000

Licenses and Permits As arranged $1,500 – $2,500

Attorneys and Accountants As arranged $0 – $2,000

Total Estimated Investment $154,800 – $340,800

How Does Taco Rico Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Taco Rico's minimum investment of $154,800 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$154,800

Taco Rico Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$340,800

Taco Rico Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Taco Rico?

The total startup cost for a Taco Rico franchise ranges from $154,800 to $340,800, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $42,500 to $135,300.

How much is the Taco Rico franchise fee?

The Taco Rico franchise fee is $49,900, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Taco Rico a good investment?

Taco Rico requires a total franchise investment of $154,800 to $340,800 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Taco Rico franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Taco Rico franchise owner make?

Taco Rico's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.