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How Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is carving out a new niche

The growing taquito concept is hoping a family recipe plus social media savvy will be the secret sauce it needs to grow.
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Southern California-based Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is proud of being in a segment of one, with a super-tight menu that focuses on the small, hand-rolled, fried tacos with a variety of fillings.

The fast-casual chain, which recently started franchising, started with a family recipe from the concept’s founder and now offers several varieties, including beef and shredded chicken, as well as potato. Roll-Em-Up also menus several dipping sauces for the taquitos.

All of Roll-Em-Up’s taquitos are made fresh in-house and are never frozen before being pan fried.

Listen to the latest Buzzworthy Brands podcast to hear from Chris Wyland, the chain’s chief development officer, about how the brand is using technology and social media to fuel its growth.

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