Taco John's vs Cinema Grill Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco John's Franchise
Cinema Grill Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $1,599,000$500,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19681995
Year Franchised 19691995
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
Cinema Grill Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Cinema Grill 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
    Cinema Grill 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
    Cinema Grill 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 Cinema Grill

    The Cinema Grill is a unique dining & entertainment experience, combining current feature films, a wide beverage selection including beer, wine and your favorite cocktails, along with a terrific menu. Featuring a tempting array of freshly prepared appetizers, entrees and delicious desserts. All served at your table by friendly food servers, while you enjoy the show from your comfortable swivel chair!