# Torchy's Tacos: Restaurants, Austin, United States

> Torchy's Tacos: Torchy's Tacos is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in handcrafted tacos and Mexican-inspired cuisine.

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# Torchy's Tacos

Torchy's Tacos is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in handcrafted tacos and Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Funding reported Last round: Private equity

Restaurants Austin, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2006 20 years old
- **Team:** 8,200 1,000+ people
- **Funding reported:** $400M in dollars
- **Last round:** Private equity Nov 2020

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Torchy's Tacos

Torchy's Tacos is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in handcrafted tacos and Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Founded in 2006 by Mike Rypka in Austin, Texas, it started as a food trailer and has since expanded to over 115 locations across 14 states. The company is known for its innovative taco varieties, including breakfast and lunch options, all made to order with high-quality, scratch-made ingredients. The menu features signature items like the Damn Good Breakfast Taco and a rotating Taco of the Month, along with sides such as queso and fresh guacamole. Torchy's Tacos emphasizes a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, appealing to a diverse audience that values bold flavors and convenience. With a workforce of over 5,000 employees, Torchy's continues to grow while maintaining its mission to "Be Damn Good."

## What company datasets say Torchy's Tacos raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$400M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Private equity**

Last round size **$400M**

Last round date **Nov 2020**

Investors listed **5**

## The company, in detail

What they build

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- **Sector:** Restaurants
- **Industry code:** NAICS 722513, SIC 5812
- **Region:** Texas
- **Part of:** General Atlantic
- **Revenue:** $265M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/torchy-s-tacos)

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