Taco John's vs Sandella's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Taco John's vs Sandella's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco John's Franchise
Sandella's Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $1,599,000$147,400 - $225,250
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19681994
Year Franchised 19692007
Term Of Agreement 20 years+10+10+10-
Term Of Agreement 20 years+10+10+10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Taco John's Franchise
Sandella's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Sandella's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Sandella's Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations 37% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Sandella's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Taco John's

    The story of Taco John's sounds more like a legend than the history of a business. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, a man named Juan opened a tiny taco house, serving uniquely seasoned and generously sized tacos and burritos. An immediate hit with the locals, the taco house was quickly purchased by local businessmen Harold Holmes and Jim Woodson in 1969. Renamed Taco John's, it began selling franchises right away and now has restaurants across America. The privately held company is still based in Cheyenne.

    "Entrepreneur

    #115 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #315 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About Sandella's

    * Our Basics: Low Cost of Entry, Great Products, Great Looking Stores and Simple Systems * Proven concept in 125+ locations! * No grills, fryers, hoods or venting - overall ease of operations! * Easy food prep - no cooking from scratch * All items prepared in 4 steps or less: Bread - sauce - protein - toppings * Healthy menu items - today's consumers seek healthy options! * Efficient purchasing and labor systems * Proprietary, quality product and flatbread * Simple Construction / Build Out

    Sandella's Flatbread Cafe is expanding quickly across the United States, operating over 125 Sandella's Flatbread units across the country. We are experiencing rapid growth via multi-unit franchising and area development, with over 350 new units in development across the United States and in the United Arab Emirates. As we enjoy our growth, we are seeking additional development agents and multi-unit franchisees with a passion for success to join our team.