Turnkey Taco Restaurant with Established Local and Loyal Customer base
Business Description
Established Fort Collins Taco Restaurant - Turnkey Opportunity Near Colorado State University
This profitable American/Mexican restaurant has served the Fort Collins community since 2013, building a loyal customer base with fresh street tacos, burritos, bowls, and vegetarian-friendly options. Located in a high-traffic area near CSU, the 1000 sq ft restaurant benefits from consistent demand from students, faculty, residents, and office workers. Also has an Patio seating.
Business Highlights:
• Established brand with strong local recognition and customer loyalty
• Complete digital presence including website, online ordering, and customer app
• Proven menu concept with catering-friendly offerings
• Prime location with steady foot traffic near Colorado State University
• Turnkey operation with existing systems and infrastructure
• Current absentee ownership creates significant growth opportunity
Financial Overview:
• Asking Price: $75,000
• Monthly Lease: $3,650 for 1000 sq ft
• Established since 2013 with documented revenue history
• Currently operated under absentee management
Growth Opportunities:
The business has substantial upside potential for a hands-on owner. Key growth areas include:
• Expanding catering services for university events, corporate lunches, and private parties
• Strengthening local marketing and social media engagement
• Developing partnerships with nearby businesses and campus organizations
• Implementing seasonal specials and promotional campaigns
• Potential beverage program (location previously held liquor license)
• Enhanced delivery and takeout operations
Ideal for owner-operators, restaurant groups seeking expansion, or entrepreneurs familiar with the Fort Collins market. The foundation is already established - brand recognition, customer base, operating systems, and digital presence are all in place.
Reason for Sale: Current owner citing absentee ownership and health-related reasons, creating an opportunity for motivated buyer to unlock the restaurant's full potential.
Includes 3 weeks of free training and support from seller. This represents a rare chance to acquire an established restaurant concept in Fort Collins' competitive but thriving food market.
This profitable American/Mexican restaurant has served the Fort Collins community since 2013, building a loyal customer base with fresh street tacos, burritos, bowls, and vegetarian-friendly options. Located in a high-traffic area near CSU, the 1000 sq ft restaurant benefits from consistent demand from students, faculty, residents, and office workers. Also has an Patio seating.
Business Highlights:
• Established brand with strong local recognition and customer loyalty
• Complete digital presence including website, online ordering, and customer app
• Proven menu concept with catering-friendly offerings
• Prime location with steady foot traffic near Colorado State University
• Turnkey operation with existing systems and infrastructure
• Current absentee ownership creates significant growth opportunity
Financial Overview:
• Asking Price: $75,000
• Monthly Lease: $3,650 for 1000 sq ft
• Established since 2013 with documented revenue history
• Currently operated under absentee management
Growth Opportunities:
The business has substantial upside potential for a hands-on owner. Key growth areas include:
• Expanding catering services for university events, corporate lunches, and private parties
• Strengthening local marketing and social media engagement
• Developing partnerships with nearby businesses and campus organizations
• Implementing seasonal specials and promotional campaigns
• Potential beverage program (location previously held liquor license)
• Enhanced delivery and takeout operations
Ideal for owner-operators, restaurant groups seeking expansion, or entrepreneurs familiar with the Fort Collins market. The foundation is already established - brand recognition, customer base, operating systems, and digital presence are all in place.
Reason for Sale: Current owner citing absentee ownership and health-related reasons, creating an opportunity for motivated buyer to unlock the restaurant's full potential.
Includes 3 weeks of free training and support from seller. This represents a rare chance to acquire an established restaurant concept in Fort Collins' competitive but thriving food market.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 13
- Employees
- 4 (1 Full-time, 3 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
All restaurant equipment, furniture, fixtures, and assets needed to continue operations are included in the sale. This includes the existing buildout, kitchen equipment, dining area setup, signage, smallwares, and other business-related assets, subject to final asset list verification during due diligence.- Market Outlook / Competition
- This restaurant operates in a strong Fort Collins food market near Colorado State University, with steady demand from students, faculty, residents, office workers, and visitors. The area is competitive, but stands out through its established local brand, loyal customer base, online presence, and menu offering tacos, burritos, bowls, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly options.
Unlike generic fast-casual concepts, this restaurant has a recognizable identity and community following. Its location supports lunch, dinner, takeout, delivery, campus traffic, and catering opportunities. A hands-on owner could further grow the business through stronger marketing, CSU partnerships, corporate catering, events, and potential beverage sales, subject to licensing approval. - Opportunities for Growth
- This established fast-casual restaurant has significant upside for a new hands-on owner. Growth opportunities include expanding catering for university events, corporate lunches, weddings, private parties, and community gatherings. The menu is highly catering-friendly and can be packaged into taco bars, burrito boxes, bowls, chips, salsa, and guacamole.
Additional upside may come from stronger local marketing, improved social media engagement, delivery/app promotions, partnerships with nearby businesses and campus groups, and seasonal specials. The location previously had a liquor license, which may create potential for future beverage sales, subject to approval. With focused ownership, the business has room to grow revenue beyond its current operations.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,000
- Rent
- $3,650 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Absentee ownership and health-related reasons.
- Transition Support
- Free support for 3 weeks!
Listing Info
- ID
- 2528023
- Listing Views
- 9
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