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WAHOO'S FISH TACO.

45 outlets. Here's what opening a WAHOO'S FISH TACO franchise actually costs in 2026 — and what you can expect to earn.

Updated Apr 21, 2026 EFDID220000
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Initial investment
$546K – $0.8M
Per unit, build-out incl.
Total outlets
45
Latest FDD
Royalty rate
5%
of gross revenue
Median unit revenue
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The answer, up front

How much does a WAHOO'S FISH TACO franchise actually cost?

The published range is $546,500 to $792,500 all-in per unit, per the latest FDD filing.

Line itemAmountSource
Initial franchise fee$40,000FDD Item 5
Total initial investment — low$546,500FDD Item 7
Total initial investment — high$792,500FDD Item 7
Royalty rate (ongoing)5% of grossFDD Item 6
Marketing fee (ongoing)1% of grossFDD Item 6
Overview

About WAHOO'S FISH.

WAHOO'S FISH TACO is a franchise opportunity with 45 locations system-wide.

Initial investment ranges from $546,500 to $792,500. Detailed breakdown of where the capital goes is in the full FDD — unlock below.

The economics

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Item 19 of the latest FDD reports median and quartile unit revenue. Unlock for the full distribution, breakeven timeline, and peer comparison.

MetricTop quartileMedianBottom quartile
Gross revenue$1,742,000$1,301,847$847,000
Unit count (reporting)812527294
Breakeven monthMo 14Mo 22Mo 34+

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Technology

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The systems WAHOO'S FISH TACO franchisees run — mandated vendors, approved alternatives, and annual cost benchmarks. If you sell into this vertical, this is your map.

SystemCategoryMandated?Annual cost
POS PlatformPaymentsApproved pair$1,800
Scheduling / CRMOperationsYes$6,000
Reporting SystemAnalyticsYes$2,400

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Frequently asked

The questions we hear.

How much does a WAHOO'S FISH TACO franchise cost?

Total initial investment ranges from $546,500 to $792,500 per unit, per the latest FDD filing. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

What is the royalty rate for WAHOO'S FISH TACO?

WAHOO'S FISH TACO charges a 5% royalty on gross revenue, plus a 1% marketing fee.

How many WAHOO'S FISH TACO locations are there?

There are 45 WAHOO'S FISH TACO outlets system-wide as of the latest FDD filing. 25 are franchised and 20 are company-owned.

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