The Taco Punk Expansion Project

A project in Louisville, KY by Gabe Sowder
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Transforming Taco Punk into more than a conscious fast casual dining experience.
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Backers: 105
Average Pledge Per Backer: $94

Funded: $9,856 of $20,000
Dates: Jan 23rd -> Feb 22nd (30 days)
Project By: Gabe Sowder
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Latest News

As Kickstarter Campaign Falters, Taco Punk is Sued on Claims of Failing to Pay Debt

February 26th - via: wfpl.org
Taco Punk is being sued by the Metropolitan Business Development Corporation for allegedly being overdue on the bulk of a loan in a lawsuit filed as the restaurant's Kickstarter campaign for an expansion project failed to meet its funding requirement. (Read More)

You guys are awesome!!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You are all the believers in our vision to provide great locally sourced food to the masses, in an environmentally friendly manner!! I wholeheartedly believe in this concept as a restaurant and am so grateful to you... (Read More)

Op-Ed: Kickstarter Campaign Can Allow Taco Punk to Ethically Compete with Chains

January 26th - via: wfpl.org
LOUISVILLE, KY - When I chose to locate Taco Punk in NuLu, my business plan accounted for windfall revenue from large events like the NCAA Tournament, Thunder over Louisville and the Derby Marathon. None of these events produced any significant income. Furthermore, the casual nature of Taco Punk makes it challenging for us to attract significant numbers of customers at night. (Read More)

Taco Punk turns to Kickstarter to save restaurant

January 25th - via: bizjournals.com
LOUISVILLE, KY -- Taco Punk, a restaurant in the NuLu area on East Market Street, is trying to raise $20,000 through an online campaign in hopes of keeping the restaurant open. As WHAS-TV reported, Taco Punk owner Gabe Sowder had raised commitments for a little more than $500 as of Thursday night through Kickstarter, an online fund-raising site. (Read More)

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