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Taco John's to continue growth in 2022

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February 16, 2022

Mexican QSR Taco John's signed its largest franchise deal in the brand's history during 2021 and is expecting to have a record year for openings in 2022, according to a press release.

In addition to its rapid growth, the brand had another record year for same-store sales last year with a 6.2% increase. In 2021, there was a 4% increase in transaction growth, concluding the year with 10 consecutive months of positive same store transaction growth and a 15.8% increase in breakfast sales
Led by Vice President of Franchise Development Brooks Speirs, the brand signed eight new deals with large franchise groups that will contribute over 122 new openings over the next four years. Taco John's will now expand its presence across North America, into Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky. Notably, the brand signed its largest multi-unit deal in its history with Meritage Hospitality Group, locking in 50-units across multiple states with the potential for another 150.

"2021 was a great year for the brand, and we are ecstatic for what's to come in 2022 for Taco John's as we continue our monumental growth," Speirs said in the press release. "We signed some of our biggest deals this year with experienced multi-unit operators of other large brands, which means there is a lot to come for Taco John's in the near future. We are also looking forward to signing new deals, and having another great year of expanding the brand with a record number of store openings planned for 2022."

Taco John's also completed 29 remodels, with remodeled locations outperforming in both sales increases and customer reviews compared to the rest of the franchise system.
"2022 has a lot of exciting new changes for our company," added Speirs. "Not only will we continue to have rapid franchise growth, but our company itself has needed to expand to encompass what's to come, and we are moving into a new Support Center in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. With all the growth we have planned, we knew it was time for a larger and modernized space. It's great we are able to work side by side with such a great team in our new Support Center office."

Taco John's operates and franchises nearly 400 restaurants in 22 states.