Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 131
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is a vibrant and spirited brand that has been serving up delicious food and good vibes since 2003. With nearly 150 locations across the country, Fuzzy's has become a go-to spot for those seeking tasty Baja Tacos, famous Chips & Queso, and refreshing margaritas and beeritas. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a place to hang out with friends and enjoy the ambiance, Fuzzy's is the perfect choice. But Fuzzy's is more than just a taco shop. It's a place where people bring their dogs, party on the patios, and feel the positive energy as soon as they step through the door. The team at Fuzzy's is passionate about creating a welcoming environment and serving stellar food. From the Chief Executive Officer, Paul Damico, to the VP of Operations, Kevin Rychel, each member of the team brings their own unique skills and dedication to making every visit to Fuzzy's unforgettable. So whether you're a long-time fan or new to the Fuzzy's experience, get ready to indulge in mouthwatering tacos, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and soak up the good vibes that Fuzzy's Taco Shop is known for.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Development Agreement reductions/deferrals
Franchisor may reduce or defer part of the Development Fee; may waive deferred portion if opening meets schedule.
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
3,000 – 4,000 sq ft
- Franchise Development Agreement - Development Fee
Pay the entire initial franchise fee for all Restaurants committed under the Development Agreement; calculated by multiplying number of restaurants by the initial franchise fee; may be reduced/Deferred at franchisor discretion.
- Franchise Development Agreement - Development Fee (Estimated Initial Investment)
Estimated Development Fee range for a commitment of 2 to 10 Restaurants.
- Franchise Development Agreement - Renewal Fee
$5k
- Veteran discount
35000.0% off franchise fee — VetFran: discounted initial franchise fee of $35,000 per Restaurant when entering a multi-unit Development Agreement (≥3 Restaurants).
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations105
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings5
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-9.5%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-10.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.5×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$965k
12 months Dec 30, 2024–Dec 28, 2025. Includes all franchised traditional restaurants active as of Dec 28, 2025; excludes the only non-traditional Texas restaur…
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$1.6M
12 months Dec 30, 2024–Dec 28, 2025. Includes all franchised traditional restaurants active as of Dec 28, 2025; excludes the only non-traditional Texas restaur…
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.