Taco Business: compare the models.

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Taco Business: operating comparison
ModelEarns fromCapacity constraintsKey distinction
Dine-In TaqueriaGuestSeats, preparation throughput and opening scheduleSeated service requires customer space and front-of-house labor.
Takeaway Taco CounterFulfilled orderPreparation and counter throughputNo full dining-room service; throughput follows orders rather than seats.
Taco Food TruckFulfilled orderUnit throughput and selling hours after travel and setupVehicle-based preparation trades permanent seating for mobility, setup and pitch constraints.
Delivery-Only Taco KitchenDelivered food orderKitchen, dispatch and delivery windowsKitchen and last-mile delivery replace seated service.
Event Taco CateringEvent and billable guestKitchen output, event dates, crews and equipmentCustomer event commitments drive preparation, transport and temporary service labor.

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