Head-to-Head Franchise Intelligence
Fuzzy's Taco Shop vs Del Taco
Commercial comparison of unit economics, FTC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 19 average unit volume (AUV), startup capital requirements, and store tech stacks.
Contender 1Rank #243
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Mexican & Tex-Mex
Fresh Mexican Fare & Signature Salsas
Parent Holding:Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Contender 2Rank #65
Del Taco
Mexican Quick Service & Burgers
Del Yeah!
Parent Holding:Jack in the Box Inc.
Unit Economics & Financial Benchmarks
Verified against FTC FDD Item 19 and SEC Form 10-K regulatory disclosures.
| Metric | Fuzzy's Taco Shop | Del Taco | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median AUV (Annual Sales) | $4.04M | $4.68M | Del Taco (+16%) |
| Active Store Locations | 97 | 576 | Del Taco (Larger Fleet) |
| Initial Investment Range | $2.20M – $4.80M | $2.20M – $4.80M | Varies by site format |
| Min Liquid Capital Required | $750k | $750k | FDD Item 7 Requirement |
| Royalty Fee % | 4.5% | 4.5% | Equal |
| National Ad Fund % | 3.0% | 3.0% | Marketing Contribution |
| Annual Systemwide Sales | $0.40B | $2.70B | System Scale |
In-Store Tech Stack
Point-of-Sale Hardware/Software
Fuzzy's Taco Shop:Toast Restaurant POS
Del Taco:SICOM / NCR Aloha
Kitchen Display System (KDS)
Fuzzy's Taco Shop:Micros KDS
Del Taco:SICOM Video Display
Delivery Multi-Homing
DoorDash Marketplace Penetration
Fuzzy's Taco Shop:0% (0 stores)
Del Taco:0% (0 stores)
Uber Eats Marketplace Penetration
Fuzzy's Taco Shop:0% (0 stores)
Del Taco:0% (0 stores)
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