America's Taco Shop franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The America's Taco Shop franchise fee is $4,000 to $30,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $229,850 to $651,750, with about $65,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the America's Taco Shop FDD.
What are the America's Taco Shop franchise fees and investment?
The America's Taco Shop franchise requires a franchise fee of $4,000 to $30,000 and a total initial investment of $229,850 to $651,750. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $4,000 to $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $229,850 to $651,750 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $65,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Taco Chains) |
| Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Franchising since | 2011 |
How does the America's Taco Shop investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
America's Taco Shop's minimum investment of $229,850 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 757 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $4,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, America's Taco Shop belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the America's Taco Shop FDD?
Verify six parts of the America's Taco Shop Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether America's Taco Shop discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to America's Taco Shop?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to America's Taco Shop:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbrooke Chocolatier | $25,000 | $229,950 to $357,600 |
| 5 Tacos & Beers | $30,000 | $230,000 to $391,000 |
| Two Hands Corn Dogs | $35,000 | $230,500 to $453,000 |
| Pokeatery | $30,000 | $228,795 to $485,150 |
| Attibassi Cafe | $40,000 to $60,000 | $228,500 to $367,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a America's Taco Shop franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a America's Taco Shop franchise ranges from $229,850 to $651,750, including a franchise fee of $4,000 to $30,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a America's Taco Shop franchise?
America's Taco Shop lists a minimum of about $65,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many America's Taco Shop locations are there?
A current US unit count for America's Taco Shop is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has America's Taco Shop been franchising?
America's Taco Shop started offering franchises in 2011 after the company was founded in 2008.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. America's Taco Shop and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by America's Taco Shop. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.