Taco John's vs Blue Coast Burrito Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco John's Franchise
Blue Coast Burrito Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $1,599,000$368,000 - $572,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19682003
Year Franchised 19692003
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
Blue Coast Burrito Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    Blue Coast 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
    Blue Coast 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
    Blue Coast 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 Blue Coast Burrito

    THE distinctive choice in Fast Casual Mexican, Blue Coast Burrito delights your senses with authentic Baja recipes, compelling aromas, colorful atmosphere and catchy Blue Coast "sounds". Our highest priority is healthy, fresh, flavorful choices in an engaging/fun environment. A little bit of Mexico by way of Southern California, Blue Coast Burrito is THE exciting newcomer with broad competitive attributes that work in today's economy. We are seeking Developers looking to diversify and experienced Operators ready to grow with a cool and edgy Concept. We're looking for development partners to bring the Blue Coast Burrito experience to territories throughout the Southeast. If you have the drive and experience to succeed in the restaurant business, give us a call. We'll get you all the info you need, invite you in for some burritos and go from there. To get information, fill out the online form below or contact us at: (877) 873-9090 or by e-mail at: [email protected]