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Built Different Brands Signs 36-Unit Deal to Bring Mike's Red Tacos to Florida
Multi-brand operator Built Different Brands will develop 36 Mike's Red Tacos restaurants across Tampa, Orlando and Florida's East Coast.
The Announcement
Built Different Brands has signed a 36-unit development agreement to bring Mike's Red Tacos, the San Diego-born birria fast-casual brand, to Florida. The deal was announced on 27 October and reported by Franchise Herald on 3 November 2026.
Key Facts
- Markets: Tampa, Orlando and Florida's East Coast
- Operator: Built Different Brands, led by CEO Kal Gullapalli, runs more than 80 locations; this is its fourth brand
- Pipeline: Mike's Red Tacos has more than 250 development commitments nationally
- Origins: The brand started as a San Diego food truck in 2021
Why It Matters
The deal shows experienced multi-brand operators backing trend-led concepts once supply chains and unit economics are proven.
Source: Franchise Herald
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