Taco John's vs Shaka Burrito! Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco John's Franchise
Shaka Burrito! Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $1,599,000$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19682009
Year Franchised 19692011
Term Of Agreement 20 years+10+10+105 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years+10+10+105 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Taco John's Franchise
Shaka Burrito! Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Shaka 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
    Shaka 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
    Shaka 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 Shaka Burrito!

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    "ENJOY HEALTHY SURF INSPIRED CREATIONS SERVED ON THE ECO FRIENDLY TIP!" WE ARE SHAKA! We operate our restaurant with "Earth Friendly" products and practices. Serve the freshest all natural products & source these items locally in season. Prepare these ingredients using "From Scratch" recipes. Never use shortcuts. Only use recycled and/or biodegradable paper, packaging and tableware. Supply the Big Island Environment that recharges the Mind, Body and Soul. Represent The Positive!