Taco John's vs BarBurrito Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taco John's Franchise
BarBurrito Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $1,599,000$176,200 - $300,150
Franchise Fee $25,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 1968-
Year Franchised 1969-
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
BarBurrito Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Taco John's Franchise
    BarBurrito 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
    BarBurrito Franchise
    Training -

    Intensive training program for a minimum of four weeks. This training will guide you through everything you need to know about the BarBurrito system including business management tools, staff management and marketing strategies. We will show you how to control overhead expenditures, while implementing strategies to deal with a changing economy and seasonal variations in store sales. Our manual covers a full range of topics and procedures, from store operations and staff management, to recipes and marketing strategies.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    Ongoing operations support and guidance to help you run a great restaurant! Advising you on new products or procedures, assistance in controlling costs, marketing initiatives. Answer each and every inquiry you may have. We believe in an open door policy, so make sure to take advantage of it!
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

    Our marketing program is designed to benefit the BarBurrito brand as well as each individual store. Our marketing department sends hundreds of thousands of flyers each year, both through Canada Post and door to door. We promote chain-wide and individual store specials, catering services and seasonal promotions, to businesses and private residences alike. Marketing support is available free of charge to franchisees wishing to produce local marketing initiatives. Chain wide marketing initiatives are initiated and implemented by us and paid for through the advertising fund that each franchisee contributes to.
    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
    BarBurrito Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 BarBurrito

    Over the years, we have painstakingly put together an operating system that is easy to use, yet flexible enough to confront any unforeseen challenges. Our system was designed first and foremost to communicate the essence of our operations so that you, the franchisee, can execute it flawlessly, and secondly, to control overhead. We believe the key to success in this business is to be able to sustain profit margins in the face of a changing economy and seasonal variations in store sales. The ability to do that may be the single most important tool a franchisee can master, and we will be right there by your side to ensure that you do. BarBurrito offers: *The opportunity to run your own business at reasonable turn-key costs with the assistance of knowledgeable company professionals. *Equity for your future. *Negotiated supply agreements. *Comprehensive training programs, including practical in-store training, and business management tools. *Site selection and lease negotiation. *Field support team that is always available to you. *Effective and targeted advertising to benefit your store and the BarBurrito brand. *A great tasting product. *Access to the best locations. *The opportunity to join one of the hottest Quick Service food concepts today!

    "Top
    #103 in Canada's Top franchises.