Ten Thousand vs Rusty Taco
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Ten Thousand and Rusty Taco are quick-service restaurants franchises. Ten Thousand requires an investment of $687K – $971K while Rusty Taco requires $528K – $1.1M. Rusty Taco discloses average revenue of $1.1M; Ten Thousand does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Ten Thousand D (Below average) and Rusty Taco C (Average).
| Metric | Ten Thousand | Rusty Taco |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | DBelow averageBelow average | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $687K – $971K | $528K – $1.1M |
| Franchise Fee | $30K | $30K |
| Royalty Rate | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ACompany-owned only | $1.1M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | Limited data |
| Total Units | 3 | 37 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2024 | 2015 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$687K – $971K
$528K – $1.1M
Franchise Fee
$30K
$30K
Royalty Rate
3.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ACompany-owned only
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
3
37
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2024
2015
FDD Year
2025
2025