Overview

Tin Star opened its first location near Downtown Dallas in 1999 with the vision to deliver great food, value priced, in an engaging atmosphere - quick. Tin Star keeps Guests coming back with spirited, aggressive flavor profiles and uniquely different food that's addictive. Tin Star's menu has a Southwestern orientation that includes the flavors of Texas and beyond, but the principal ingredient in Tin Star's food and in their people is integrity. Though quick preparation and delivery is certainly a focus, every menu item is made from scratch on site with high-quality, fresh ingredients.

The privately held company operates four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, with franchise locations opening around the country. Today Tin Star is growing through selective franchisees who agree with Tin Star's commitment to the Guest experience:

"If it's not Exceptional, it's Unacceptable," and who are as passionate about the vision, culture and food as those who are already a part of the Tin Star family.

The Tin Star Story

When the first Tin Star opened in 1999, the vision was to deliver great food, value priced, in an engaging casual atmosphere. The spirited, aggressive flavor profiles and uniquely different food at Tin Star keep Guests coming back, time and time again.

Tin Star's menu certainly has a Southwestern orientation and incorporates flavors from Texas and beyond, but the principal ingredient in Tin Star's food and in their people is integrity. Though quick preparation and delivery is certainly a focus, at Tin Star, every menu item is made from on-site with high-quality, fresh ingredients.

As a result of this commitment, Tin Star's Guests are passionate about leading-edge menu items with unexpected twists, such as Tempura Shrimp Tacos with fruit pico de gallo and the habit-forming Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger-a cooked-to-order burger topped with bacon, crumbled bleu cheese, chipotle sauce, lettuce, and hand-battered fried onion strings all rolled into a flour tortilla.

Gourmet soft tacos are a mainstay at Tin Star, but a variety of knife-and-fork entrees are crafted to satisfy diverse tastes. Baby-back Ribs, Fire-grilled Salmon, and Monterey Jack Chicken are artfully presented with sides such as Pico Spinach and Pico Pasta or tasty Demi-glaze Potatoes.

Tin Star is an emerging leader in the "quick-casual" dining category, combining an exciting, comfortable, family friendly atmosphere with a high-quality menu and an innovative limited-service casual format that minimizes waiting time.

At Tin Star, Guests place their order and pay at a service counter, then pick up fire-roasted salsa and fresh chips, made in-house daily, and drinks from self-serve bars. While they're at their table enjoying chips, entrées are delivered. During peak lunch and dinner hours, Tin Star also features a quesadilla sampler for Guests in the order line.

Since the first Tin Star opened as an immediate success near Downtown Dallas, the concept has expanded to include multiple locations throughout the Dallas Metroplex.

In today's fast-paced environment, Tin Star is positioned to capture a growing market of time-conscious consumers searching for a great meal at a reasonable price - quick. Professionals and families on the run have come to count on Tin Star to fill that order. The first Tin Star franchisee have emerged from these core Guests.

Tin Star is actively seeking franchisee who agree with Tin Star's commitment to the Guest experience: "If it's not Exceptional, it's Unacceptable." and who are as passionate about the food, vision, and culture as those who already belong to the Tin Star family.

Words We Live By

Integrity - The principal ingredient in our food and in our people.

Spirit - The essence that flavors every menu item and relationship.

Loyalty - Our commitment to Guests, employees, family and friends.

Growth - The vision to develop ideas and individuals.

Standards -If it's not Exceptional, it's Unacceptable.