Texas-based Rusty Taco hopes to start adding Arizona locations

Rusty Taco, a growing fast-casual chain based out of Dallas, already has a small presence in the Valley but has targeted Phoenix, and the whole state of Arizona, as a growth market.

The Mexican restaurant is seeking new franchisees and is hoping its existing franchisee, Sonoran Restaurant Group, will gear up to find new locations in the Valley in the coming months.

Daniel Smith, president of Rusty Taco, told the Business Journal he believes the brand could have success with more stores in Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe and Scottsdale.

As the brand looks to grow in the Phoenix area from its three current locations, Smith said Rusty Taco is looking hard at sites.

“A 2,000-2,500-square-foot end-cap space where I can put a drive-thru would be ideal,” Smith said. “That’s going to make money for the franchisee.”

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