Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Fuzzy’s Taco Shop franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2009 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Fort Worth, TX United States Source: franchise.org
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: In addition to offering a franchise for a traditional Restaurant (“Traditional Restaurant”) we also offer certain qualified franchisees the option to develop and operate a taqueria-style Restaurant with a smaller footprint and limited menu (a “Taqueria Restaurant”).
Headline figures
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop quick facts
- Is Fuzzy’s Taco Shop a franchise?
- Yes. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 105 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 52).
- What is the Fuzzy’s Taco Shop initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $40,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 13). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Fuzzy’s Taco Shop charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Fuzzy’s Taco Shop disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Fuzzy’s Taco Shop FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 50). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Fuzzy’s Taco Shop locations are there?
- The FDD reports 106 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 52). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Fuzzy’s Taco Shop a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Item 19 covers 10 separate groups: other measures for 13 Franchisedtraditional locations; other measures for 50 Franchisedtraditional locations; other measures for 12 Franchisedtraditional locations; other measures for 40 Franchisedtraditional locations; other measures for 13 Franchisedtraditional locations; other measures for 12 Franchisedtraditional locations; other measures for 10 Franchisedtraditional locations; other measures for 10 Franchisedtraditional locations; other measures for 10 Franchisedtraditional locations; other measures for 10 Franchisedtraditional locations. They are not combined.
- 2Outlets declined by 11 in 2025, to 106 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- OTHER FEES Type of Fee Amount 1, 2 Due Date Remarks Royalty Fee — 5%Main ongoing fee
37 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
10 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
13 locations
Other measures · 13 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart2 Texas 2 nd Quartile
- Period
- Percent of Stores Exceeding Average Gross Sales
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
50 locations
Other measures · 50 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart1 Texas
- Period
- High Gross Sales
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
12 locations
Other measures · 12 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart2 Texas 4 th Quartile
- Period
- 4th Quartile High Gross Sales
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
40 locations
Other measures · 40 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart1 Rest of U.S.
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
13 locations
Other measures · 13 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart2 Texas 1 st Quartile
- Period
- 1st Quartile Number Exceeding Average Gross Sales
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
12 locations
Other measures · 12 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart2 Texas 3 rd Quartile
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
10 locations
Other measures · 10 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart3 restUS 1 st Quartile
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
10 locations
Other measures · 10 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart3 restUS 2 nd Quartile
- Period
- 2nd Quartile Annualized Average Gross Sales
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
10 locations
Other measures · 10 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart3 restUS 4 th Quartile
- Period
- 4th Quartile Median Gross Sales
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
10 locations
Other measures · 10 locations
- Who is counted
- Chart3 restUS 3 rd Quartile
- Period
- 3rd Quartile High Gross Sales
- Excluded
- 1nontraditionalTexasand1TaqueriaoutsideTexasexcluded;activeasofDec28,2025
- Method
- Unauditedroyaltyreports;AnnualizedAverageGrossSalesassourcewithoutrecomputation;quartilesdescendinggrosssales;grosssalesfullfood/beverages/servicesoffsite/vending,excludestax/discounts/refunds/giftcardloads/insurance/usedfixtures/stocktransfers.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 52
Net −26 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units decreased from 117 to 106 in 2025. What drove the change?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 13
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart2 Texas 2 nd Quartile · PDF p. 50
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart1 Texas · PDF p. 50
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart2 Texas 4 th Quartile · PDF p. 50
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart1 Rest of U.S. · PDF p. 50
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart2 Texas 1 st Quartile · PDF p. 50
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart2 Texas 3 rd Quartile · PDF p. 50
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart3 restUS 1 st Quartile · PDF p. 51
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart3 restUS 2 nd Quartile · PDF p. 51
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart3 restUS 4 th Quartile · PDF p. 51
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chart3 restUS 3 rd Quartile · PDF p. 51
- [12]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 52
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
120 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | other non - current assets | $3,957 |
| 2025 | liabilities and member’s equity current liabilities accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,292 |
| 2025 | cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $1,969 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $5,703 |
| 2025 | franchising rights, net | $12,539 |
| 2025 | operating lease right - of - use assets | $19 |
| 2025 | cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | $1,602 |
| 2025 | property and equipment, net | $41 |
| 2025 | current maturities of operating lease obligations | $22 |
| 2025 | net loss | -$29,353 |
| 2025 | depreciation and amortization | $775 |
| 2025 | franchise and development fees | $447 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
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Business history
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Owner participation
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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