Taco John’s Climbs the Ranks On Entrepreneur Magazine’s Annual Franchise 500® List
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Taco John’s Climbs the Ranks On Entrepreneur Magazine’s Annual Franchise 500® List

Taco John’s Jumped to Second Spot in Mexican Food Category

February 03, 2022 // Franchising.com // CHEYANNE, Wyo. - Taco John’s announced today that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list, considered the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Rated number 168 overall on the list for 2022, Taco John’s skyrocketed from 315 in 2021. In addition, Taco John’s secured the second-place spot for the Mexican Food category.

The recognition received by Taco John’s highlights the successful expansion made by the company in 2021. Paving the way for significant growth in communities across the United States, 2021 was a record-breaking year for the brand with signed franchise deals, inking over 120 units. The largest franchise deal in the history of the brand was also signed in 2021 with Meritage Hospitality Group, which signed the multi-state deal for 50 units with the opportunity for an additional 150 units. The brand also had a record year for same store sales, an increase in breakfast sales and 10 straight months of transaction increases.

“We are so proud of the year that Taco John’s had, and we are honored that the hard work and brand growth that has been reflected in our placement on the Entrepreneur 500 list,” said Brooks Speirs, vice president for franchise development at Taco John’s.

There are several key factors that go into the Franchise 500 evaluation, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

“The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever,” says Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also underscore the grit and innovation that define entrepreneurship.”

Differentiating itself in the popular Mexican quick-service segment, Taco John’s prides itself on a unique menu that features delicious, quality-made food. Its commitment to quality has established the brand as the go-to restaurant in its markets. Additionally, its significant drive-thru business, which historically has represented 65% of systemwide sales, has increased dramatically over the last two years, helping to insulate the brand from recent market shifts. Drive-thru service has grown dramatically in the past two years for Taco John’s, contributing to its placement on the Franchise 500 list.

Over its 43 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees.

Results can also be seen in the January/February 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 11th.

SOURCE Taco John’s

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