Fuzzy’s Taco Shop announced a 20-restaurant agreement with Mark Justice which will expand the brand’s footprint into Nevada. The Texas-based restaurant group is recognized for its Baja-style fare with 138 franchise-and corporate-owned locations in 19 states.
In addition to Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Justice owns and operates IHOP restaurants in eight states through the restaurant management company Mr. Stax Inc.
“Mark is a highly qualified and experienced restaurant operator, and we are pleased to welcome him to the Fuzzy’s Taco Shop family,” said Paul Damico, president of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. “His experience with successfully operating and scaling restaurant brands is exactly what we are looking for in a franchisee, and we know he will maintain the integrity of the brand and Fuzzy’s culture.”
Justice was introduced to the concept at a Dine Brands conference in Washington D.C., where he had the opportunity to meet Damico. He is eyeing Las Vegas for his first Fuzzy’s Taco Shop location, with expansion into other markets in Nevada over the next seven years.
“As a Las Vegas resident, I feel very excited to bring Fuzzy’s Taco Shop to the community,” Justice said. “The versatility of the concept appeals to guests from young families to third shift workers and everyone in between.”
