Taco John's vs Big City Burrito Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco John's Franchise
Big City Burrito Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $1,599,000N/A
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19681994
Year Franchised 19690
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
Big City Burrito Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Big City Burrito 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
    Big City Burrito 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
    Big City Burrito 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 Big City Burrito

    Founded by George Lee in 2003, Big City Burrito promises "fast, fresh Mexican food."

    From colorful tortillas to outstanding fillings and homemade soups, Big City Burritos give their customers a delicious array of Mexican cuisine at affordable prices. Restaurant reviews in each city where a Big City Burrito franchise has been established have been positively glowing. The festive atmosphere, array of sauces and salsas, and the ability of the customer to choose fillings and toppings for tacos, burritos and quesadillas have brought satisfied reviewers coming back for more. With the original store located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and only 10 other franchises currently in existence, there's tremendous opportunity for growth. And if you have one or more colleges in your town, your chances for success increase exponentially.