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Taco John’s® Celebrates National Tortilla Chip Day with Potato Olés®, the Next Generation of Chips

February 19, 2020

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Feb. 19, 2020) – Taco John’s understands the frustration and disappointment that comes with eating tortilla chips. They’re awkward to hold, hard to fit in your mouth and break off in the guacamole every time. Fortunately, Taco John’s offers Potato Olés, the better option to the tortilla chip. Because Potato Olés are better than tortilla […]

Taco John’s® Hires Kelly Hopper as New Chief Financial Officer

February 14, 2020

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Feb. 14, 2020) – Taco John’s International, Inc., the franchisor of  Taco John’s – the restaurant that has been serving bigger. bolder. better. flavors since 1969 – announced today the hiring of Kelly Hopper as its new chief financial officer. “Kelly brings a wealth of financial knowledge to Taco John’s,” said CEO Jim […]

Every Bite is the Best Bite with Taco John’s® New Taco Perfecto

January 27, 2020

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Jan. 27, 2020) – The taco shape hasn’t been improved on for hundreds of years, until now. Introducing the Taco Perfecto from Taco John’s. Frustrated with getting too much shell and not enough ingredients in each bite? The Taco Perfecto’s extra-long 9-inch aerodynamic shell enables you to enjoy all of the bold flavors […]

Taco John’s® Adds Three New Industry Veterans to its Board of Directors

January 14, 2020

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Jan. 14, 2020) – Taco John’s International, Inc., the franchisor of  Taco John’s – the restaurant that has been serving bigger. bolder. better. flavors since 1969 – announced today the addition of three new board members: Greg Haggis, Scott Weisberg and Les Karel. “We are thrilled to welcome Greg, Scott and Les to […]

Omaha Resident Wins $50,000 From Taco John’s Sweepstakes

December 5, 2019

OMAHA (Dec. 5, 2019) – To celebrate Taco John’s 50th anniversary, the company hosted a $50,000 sweepstakes as a birthday ‘gift’ to the loyal guests that have made it one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in America. Guests simply had to purchase a medium or large drink between July 1-Oct. 31 for the […]

Taco John’s® Cheyenne Restaurants Donate to HOPE with the Return of Nachos Navidad®

November 20, 2019

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Nov. 20, 2019) – It’s beginning to look a lot like nachos at Taco John’s! Now through Dec. 29, the restaurant that has been serving bigger. bolder. better. flavors since 1969 is supporting Cheyenne-based not-for-profit Hispanic Organization for Progress and Education (HOPE) – an organization that aims to help Hispanic students achieve educational […]

Taco John’s® International Hosts 12th Annual Iron Taco Competition

November 18, 2019

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Nov. 18, 2019) – Taco John’s® is gearing up for its bigger. bolder. better. Iron Taco competition! On Thursday, Nov. 21 at 9 a.m., six Wyoming high school teams will participate in the 12th annual Taco John’s high school culinary competition, in which young chefs from across the state compete in creating the […]

Taco John’s Introduces Three Street Tacos for $5

September 1, 2018

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Sept. 1, 2018) – Tacos are the most important meal of the day, so Taco John’s®  is giving guests not one, but three ways to get their taco fix. When it comes to authentic tastes, sometimes it’s best to take it to the streets, which is why Taco John’s is launching its Three […]

Wyo-Based Taco John’s Preps for 50th Anniversary (Wyoming Business Report)

August 23, 2018

Company Focusing on Growing Existing Franchises, Enhancing Customer Service CHEYENNE — Wyoming-based Taco John’s — which got its start almost 50 years ago during Cheyenne Frontier Days — is positioned well in the quick-service food industry for continued success as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2019, according to company president Jim Creel. […]

Taco John’s® in Bellevue is Set to Film New Commercial Spots on Wednesday

August 14, 2018

Popular quick-service restaurant closes Bellevue location Aug. 15 for filming OMAHA (Aug. 14, 2018) – Taco John’s is kicking off its updated branding and a new advertising campaign with a day-long commercial video shoot at its Bellevue location on Wednesday, Aug. 15. The restaurant, locally owned and operated by Jeff Bremer of Bremer Restaurant Management, […]

Sioux Falls Taco John’s Awards Har Mar Superstar with Potato Olés Trophy (KSFY)

July 27, 2018

If you’ve had Taco John’s, odds are you’ve had their famous Potato Olés. Friday night, in an interesting twist, the fast food chain combined its savory little potato bites with music to recognize one of the area’s most loyal fans while he visited Sioux Falls. The Minnesota Avenue Taco John’s restaurant presented its first-ever Potato […]

Taco John’s Introduces Six New Sirloin Steak Burritos

June 19, 2018

Taco John’s Introduces Six New Sirloin Steak Burritos From Cheesesteak to Sriracha, these burritos belong in the Hall of Fame CHEYENNE, Wyo. (June 19, 2018) – Building on the success of last year’s Sirloin Steak Street Tacos, Taco John’s is announcing a lineup of six new Sirloin Steak Burritos which are available through Sept. 2. […]

Taco John’s® Elects Gerard Lewis to the Taco John’s International Board

June 18, 2018

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (June 18, 2018) – Jim Creel, CEO of Taco John’s International, today announced that industry visionary Gerard Lewis will join Taco John’s Board of Directors. Lewis brings over 40 years of experience in the food and beverage industry with both franchise and company operations to his new role at Taco John’s. He most […]

Taco John’s & Jonah Bank Donate $22,054 to Suicide Prevention Programs 

June 13, 2018

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (June 13, 2018) –  Today, Taco John’s International CEO Jim Creel and Jonah Bank EVP/Cheyenne Branch President Gregg Jones presented a $22,054 check to Grace For 2 Brothers and several other state-wide suicide prevention programs, the culmination of a month-long fundraising campaign. Throughout May, Taco John’s and Jonah Bank of Wyoming joined forces […]

Taco John’s Names Alex Habeeb “Mr. Taco 2018”

May 21, 2018

CHEYENNE, WY (May 21, 2018) – Jim Creel, CEO of Taco John’s, recently announced that Illinois franchisee Alex Habeeb is the winner of the 2018 “Mr. Taco” award. Currently the owner of two Illinois Taco John’s restaurants – one in Bourbonnais and one in Bradley – Habeeb moved to the U.S. from Beirut, Lebanon when […]

Taco John’s® Makes $15,000 Donation To Make-A-Wish To Help Grant Two Life-Changing Wishes

May 17, 2018

 For the second consecutive year, the Association of Taco John’s Franchisees (ATJF) hosted a fundraiser during the annual Taco John’s National Convention to raise funds for Make-A-Wish. In addition to accepting voluntary donations during the convention in March, Taco John’s sold raffle tickets and auctioned three Caribbean vacation packages, totaling $15,000 with 100% of the […]

Taco John’s GM Talks Loaded Potato Olés on Sioux Falls TV

May 3, 2018

Morning Show Host Loves Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Loaded Potato Olés SIOUX FALLS—Local Taco John’s General Manager Chris Carroll appeared on the “Shawn and Kamie” television show on Wednesday morning (watch video below) to discuss the restaurant chain’s exciting new menu offering — Loaded Potato Olés. Carroll is the latest team member from Taco John’s to appear […]

Taco John’s Unites With Jonah Bank of Wyoming For Suicide Prevention Campaign

April 30, 2018

Taco John’s and Jonah Bank are teaming up for the second year to support suicide prevention efforts of local nonprofit groups across Wyoming. Throughout May, participating Taco John’s and Jonah Bank locations will encourage customers to contribute to the campaign. All of the donations will go directly to local organizations that are helping with suicide […]

Taco John’s Appears on Good Day Colorado to Discuss Loaded Potato Olés

April 23, 2018

Bob Karisny, Vice President for Menu Strategy and Innovation at Taco John’s, took his test kitchen on the road on Tuesday to cook-up some Loaded Potato Olés for the crew at Good Morning Colorado. Just like last week’s appearance on North Dakota Today, Karisny offered up seven different flavors of Potato Olés including: Bacon Cheddar, Beef […]

Live From Taco John’s Test Kitchen: Loaded Potato Olés!

April 12, 2018

Bob Karisny, Vice President for Menu Innovation and Strategy, appeared on North Dakota Today this morning to discuss Taco John’s new Loaded Potato Olés. [WATCH VIDEO ABOVE]. Last week, Taco John’s began offering seven different versions of Potato Olés — each with the original foundation that everyone has come to love and adore over the […]

Taco John’s Hires Coach To Lead New ‘Olé The Day’ Campaign

April 9, 2018

Taco John’s made its name by revolutionizing the taco scene with its uncompromising focus on food quality, its dedication to using real ingredients and its bold flavors. The rapidly growing Mexican quick-service brand started – and even trademarked –Taco Tuesday®. That’s how seriously they take tacos. Today, Taco John’s is shaking things up again with […]

Loaded Potato Olés now available at all locations through June 17

Loaded Potato Olés now available at all locations through June 17 April 09, 2018 CHEYENNE, WY – Taco John’s is taking the bold flavor of one of its most iconic menu items to a whole new level with the debut of … drum roll … Loaded Potato Olés®. Beginning today, guests can indulge in seven […]