How much does a Taco Rico or Taco Works franchise cost?
Opening a Taco Rico or Taco Works franchise takes a total initial investment of $249,000 to $372,500, according to the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. That FDD's Item 19 publishes no median; it reports figures for 2025 franchised-store West Kendall, FL gross revenue: $1,676,378.
The FDD franchises Taco Rico Tex-Mex Cafe businesses. Category: Food & Beverage.
Item 7
What it costs to open a Taco Rico or Taco Works franchise
The franchisor's own estimated initial investment, as disclosed in its 2026 FDD. The total is $249,000 to $372,500. Each line below carries the FDD page it was read from.
Where the money goes
The largest costs are Construction of Leasehold Improvements ($75,000 to $113,000), Equipment ($39,000 to $78,000), and Additional Funds for First 3 Months ($30,000 to $40,000). Together they make up about 62% of the high-end estimate.
The initial franchise fee is $49,900, about 20% of the low-end total.
Our arithmetic from the Item 7 table below.
| Expenditure | Low | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- | $49,900 | $49,900 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- |
| Training (Transportation and Lodging)2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- | $1,500 | $5,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- |
| Rent, Prepaids and Security Deposit (3 months)2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- | $17,500 | $26,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- | $75,000 | $113,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- |
| Equipment2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- | $39,000 | $78,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- | $5,000 | $8,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- | $9,000 | $12,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- |
| Signage2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- | $6,000 | $9,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -9- |
| Business Licenses and Permits2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- | $1,500 | $2,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- |
| Architectural and Engineering2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- | $2,000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- |
| Attorneys and Accountants2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- | $2,000 | $4,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- |
| Equipment, TV’s, Internet, Phones, and Computers2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- | $2,000 | $4,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- |
| POS System2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- | $3,500 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- |
| Business Insurance (3 months)2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- | $2,600 | $6,600 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- |
| Grand Opening Advertising2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- | $2,500 | $4,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- |
| Additional Funds for First 3 Months2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- | $30,000 | $40,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. -10- |
| Total estimated initial investment2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 19 | $249,000 | $372,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 19 |
Source Taco Rico or Taco Works, 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 19, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-27.
Item 19
What Taco Rico or Taco Works franchisees actually report earning
Taco Rico or Taco Works' 2026 FDD publishes no median in its Item 19. What it publishes instead is set out below, in the document's own terms. An average is not a median: it is pulled upward by the strongest outlets, and it does not tell you what the middle outlet made. We do not calculate a median the document does not state.
The results shown are full year results for the store being operated the 2025 calendar year by us or our affiliates.
What the FDD does publish
| Measure | Average | Low | High | Outlets | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 franchised-store West Kendall, FL Gross Revenue | – | $1,676,378 | $1,676,378 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -36- |
| 2025 franchised-store West Kendall, FL Total Expenses | – | $1,462,037 | $1,462,037 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -36- |
| 2025 franchised-store West Kendall, FL Net Profit | – | $214,341 | $214,341 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -36- |
| 2025 franchised-store Homestead, FL Gross Revenue | – | $1,350,814 | $1,350,814 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -36- |
| 2025 franchised-store Homestead, FL Total Expenses | – | $1,212,135 | $1,212,135 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -36- |
| 2025 franchised-store Homestead, FL Net Profit | – | $138,679 | $138,679 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -36- |
| 2025 franchised-store Pinecrest, FL Gross Revenue | – | $1,124,698 | $1,124,698 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -37- |
| 2025 franchised-store Pinecrest, FL Total Expenses | – | $921,878 | $921,878 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -37- |
| 2025 franchised-store Pinecrest, FL Net Profit | – | $202,820 | $202,820 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -37- |
| 2025 franchised-store Cutler Bay, FL Gross Revenue | – | $994,320 | $994,320 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -37- |
| 2025 franchised-store Cutler Bay, FL Total Expenses | – | $836,390 | $836,390 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -37- |
| 2025 franchised-store Cutler Bay, FL Net Profit | – | $157,930 | $157,930 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -37- |
| 2024 franchised-store West Kendall, FL Gross Revenue | – | $1,698,954 | $1,698,954 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -38- |
| 2024 franchised-store West Kendall, FL Total Expenses | – | $1,299,760 | $1,299,760 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -38- |
| 2024 franchised-store West Kendall, FL Net Profit | – | $399,194 | $399,194 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -38- |
| 2024 franchised-store Cutler Bay, FL Gross Revenue | – | $1,075,139 | $1,075,139 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -38- |
| 2024 franchised-store Cutler Bay, FL Total Expenses | – | $858,920 | $858,920 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -38- |
| 2024 franchised-store Cutler Bay, FL Net Profit | – | $216,219 | $216,219 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -38- |
| 2023 franchised-store West Kendall, FL Gross Revenue | – | $1,593,951 | $1,593,951 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -40- |
| 2023 franchised-store West Kendall, FL Total Expenses | – | $1,298,122 | $1,298,122 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -40- |
| 2023 franchised-store West Kendall, FL Net Profit | – | $295,829 | $295,829 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -40- |
| 2023 franchised-store Cutler Bay, FL Gross Revenue | – | $1,004,804 | $1,004,804 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -40- |
| 2023 franchised-store Cutler Bay, FL Total Expenses | – | $815,027 | $815,027 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -40- |
| 2023 franchised-store Cutler Bay, FL Net Profit | – | $189,777 | $189,777 | 1 | 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -40- |
A dash means the FDD does not print that figure. Taco Rico or Taco Works' Item 19 covers the January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025; January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024; January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023. Basis: The FDD reports historic financial performance for affiliated company-store outlets and franchised-store outlets operating under Taco Rico Tex-Mex Café or Taco Rico; it states that they do not operate under Taco Works.
What the franchisor excluded from these figures
- The FDD states that the Miami Beach, FL affiliate company-store was converted to a franchise location in October 2025 and is no longer part of the Affiliate Company-Store Financial Performance for 2024.
- The FDD states that the Pinecrest, FL affiliate company-store was converted to a franchise location in August 2024 and is no longer part of the Affiliate Company-Store Financial Performance for 2024.
- The FDD states that in 2025 seven franchised-store outlets existed but only four operated for the entire calendar year.
- The FDD states that in 2024 three franchised-store outlets existed but only two operated for the entire calendar year.
- The FDD states that in 2023 three franchised-store outlets existed but only two operated for the entire calendar year.
This is a disclosure of what some existing outlets reported, not a projection of what a new Taco Rico or Taco Works outlet would earn. Your results will differ.
Source Taco Rico or Taco Works, 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. -35-, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-27.
Item 20
How many Taco Rico or Taco Works outlets there are, and how many closed
Taco Rico or Taco Works ended 2025 with no franchised outlets and 4 company-owned outlets. No franchised outlets opened or left the system that year.
Source Taco Rico or Taco Works, 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. -45-, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-27.
Compare
How Taco Rico or Taco Works compares with other Food & Beverage franchises
Measured against the 256 Food & Beverage franchises on this site, using each brand's own FDD.
- Cost to open. The middle of Taco Rico or Taco Works' estimated range is $310,750. It costs less to open than 85% of Food & Beverage franchises here.
- Earnings disclosure. 152 of the 256 Food & Beverage franchises here publish earnings figures in Item 19. Taco Rico or Taco Works is one of them.
Our arithmetic from each brand's Item 7 and Item 20. Growth and departure comparisons leave out brands with fewer than 10 outlets, where one opening or closure distorts the figures. See every Food & Beverage franchise side by side.
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