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Taco John's
Mexican quick-service restaurant
Oddly enough, this Mexican food chain started in Wyoming. Taco John's has more than 400 franchised locations in nearly 30 states, mostly in the Western and Midwestern U.S. In September 2004 the company partnered with the Wyoming Department of Family Services to help distribute family education materials statewide. Taco John's commercials feature the chain's mascot, Whiplash the cowboy monkey. Taco John's, which often opens locations near military bases, was founded in 1968 by John Turner after a stint in the Air Force. The original location was a Taco House -- the first taco joint in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
2011 AllStar Rank: 121
2010 AllStar Rank: 112
2009 AllStar Rank: 102
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
2010 AllStar Rank: 112
2009 AllStar Rank: 102
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Taco John's
808 West 20th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
800-854-0819
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1968 |
| Franchising since | 1969 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 20 - 60 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 40% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 407 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 409 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 405 | 0 | 9 |
Expanding in These Locations
Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Costs
| Total Investment | $336,000 - $1,081,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $200,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
74
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Taco John's
808 West 20th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
800-854-0819
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