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TacoTime vs Melt Shop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both TacoTime and Melt Shop are quick-service restaurants franchises. TacoTime requires an investment of $366K – $824K while Melt Shop requires $427K – $767K. TacoTime discloses average revenue of $860K; Melt Shop does not report Item 19 data. TacoTime has SBA lending data on file with a 31.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates TacoTime C (Average) and Melt Shop B (Above average).

Investment Range
$366K – $824K
$427K – $767K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$35K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$860K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
31.2% (89 loans)
N/A
Total Units
99
13
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1961
2017
FDD Year
2025
2022