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Taco John's

Taco John’s is a quick-service restaurant concept based in Cheyenne, Wyo. It was started as a small taco stand in 1969 by John Turner.

Taco John’s is known for its Mexican-inspired fast food from handmade salsas and classic Crispy Tacos to Potato Olés.

The company started Tacos Tuesday’s and eventually even trademarked that term.

The fast-food company has nearly 400 restaurants in 22 states as of 2020.

Key Data: Taco John’s

Headquarters: Cheyenne, Wyo.

Segment: Quick Service

Restaurant Segment: LSR Mexican

Number of US Locations: 389

2020 Sales: $348.4 million

Annual Growth:

Source: Datassential Firefly 500

CEO: Jim Creel

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Taco John's co-founder Woodson dies
Taco John's co-founder Woodson dies
Oct 29, 2008
CHEYENNE Wyo. James F. Woodson, the co-founder of the Taco John's quick-service chain here, died last week at age 87. Woodson was a Cheyenne businessman who at different times in his career was involved in natural gas, ice manufacturing...
Taco John’s debuts lower-priced snack menu
Oct 08, 2008
CHEYENNE Wyo. The 425-unit Taco John’s quick-service chain said it has developed a new lineup of snacks priced at $2 or less for cost-conscious customers. The new menu includes two grab-and-go tortilla wraps, the Buffalo Chicken Snackarito...
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Jun 27, 2008
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Taco John's president Sims adds CEO title
Taco John's president Sims adds CEO title
Sep 26, 2007
CHEYENNE Wyo. Taco John's International has appointed president Barry Sims to the additional role of chief executive. He replaces Paul Fisherkeller, who is retiring after 10 years of leading the operator or franchisor of more than 425 namesake...
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