Rusty Taco

Rusty Taco
FormerlyR Taco (2015–2018)
Company typePrivate
IndustryRestaurants
GenreFast casual
Founded2010; 14 years ago (2010)
Dallas, Texas, United States
FoundersRusty Fenton
Denise Fenton
Headquarters,
U.S.
Number of locations
37 as of December 2021
Area served
Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas and Virginia
Key people
Rusty Fenton (founder)
Denise Fenton (Brand Director co-founder) Steve Dunn (Co-founder and partner)
ProductsTacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, taco salads, desserts
Number of employees
145 (not including franchises) (2018)
ParentIndependent (2010–2014)
Buffalo Wild Wings (2014–2018)
Inspire Brands (2018–2022) Gala Capital Partners (2022-Present)
Websiterustytaco.com

Rusty Taco is an American-based chain of fast food restaurants originating in Dallas, Texas in 2010, by founders Rusty Fenton and his wife, Denise Fenton. Rusty Taco is a subsidiary of Gala Capital Partners. As of 2022, there are 37 restaurants in nine states.