Tampa Bay’s own Tex-Mex taco chain Capital Tacos saw its first-ever franchise location open in Trinity on November 8 of last year, the first in a three-location agreement.
“So far, in our first ninety days, things are going very well,” franchisee Bill Hoopes told What Now on Wednesday. Although sites have not yet been secured for the next two outposts, Hoopes estimates that the second location will open before the end of this year, and the third before the end of 2024.
“If not sooner,” Hoopes said.
Not only does the Trinity location comfortably seat 74, it also runs a mobile food truck. Hoopes says the food truck has already been booked for 197 days this year.
Capital Tacos’ “Chef Created Flavor Profiles” are available in the form of tacos, burritos, and bowls. They include the Big Kahuna (battered & fried fish with jack & cheddar, corn salsa, Carolina gold, cilantro, dirty spice, and a lime wedge) and Ace High Carnitas (Traditional fried pork with green chiles, diced onions, chihuahua cheese, cilantro, salsa verde, and a lime wedge).
The taco chain is having its biggest year yet, with corporate stores planned for Charlotte, Atlanta, and South Florida, plus franchise locations in Orlando and Colorado. Coverage from SuncoastNews.com published last year said the next two Tampa Bay franchise locations are expected to open in Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs.
“We’re a small, veteran-owned business,” Hoopes said, “and we’re excited to serve the community.”
