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Velvet Taco

Restaurant - Casual·

Velvet Taco is a Restaurant - Casual concept with 58 stores in 58 shopping centers across 8 states. As of September 27, 2026 they opened 8 and closed 0 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +8. Typical site: 2,500–3,500 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 81,952 with a median household income of $98,375 and a median age of 36.


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Dates shown here are when each event was detected. Actual event may have occurred up to 30 days earlier. Next digest sends Sunday.

Georgetown - 1316 West University Ave Opened

Georgetown, TX · Opened Q3 2026 · Detected Aug 18

Wicker Park - 1482 N Milwaukee Ave Opened

Chicago, IL · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected May 26

Paradise Valley - 12646 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 105 Opened

Phoenix, AZ · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected May 26

+5 more events · 100% openings — 8 new.

About Velvet Taco

Velvet Taco is a culinary-driven powerhouse that has successfully disrupted the fast-casual sector by treating the taco as a canvas for international flavors. Functioning as a high-productivity Anchor Tenant for Class A lifestyle centers, urban high streets, and entertainment districts, the brand is currently executing a bold "Always Forward" strategic expansion with a goal of reaching 100 units by 2026. Backed by Leonard Green & Partners and L Catterton, Velvet Taco drives exceptional foot traffic through its "Weekly Taco Feature" (WTF) and late-night operations, attracting an affluent, adventurous demographic of Gen Z and Millennial consumers. The brand is known for its "Backdoor Chicken" tradition and sophisticated bar program, which enables it to serve as a high-vibe social hub in premier mixed-use environments. Following its successful 2025 global debut in London’s Broadgate Circle, Velvet Taco offers landlords a high-credit, recession-resilient partner with a proven ability to revitalize traditional retail footprints and synergize with premium fashion and fitness co-tenants.

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