TacoTime Franchise Can Help Take the Guesswork Out of Expanding Into New Markets

Our franchise owners are given robust training, ongoing support and exceptional leadership from one of the world’s largest franchisors

For over 60 years, TacoTime® has been wildly popular in the Pacific Northwest and Canada, with over 300 locations. And to this day, the most commonly asked question our fans asked us is, “When are you opening up one near me?”

With the support of Kahala BrandsTM, one of the largest franchise companies in the world, TacoTime is focusing on franchise development to expand our brand across the country and meet the tremendous demand for new TacoTime locations.

Kahala can help make it easier to bring TacoTime to new markets by providing the support in real estate, marketing, operations, and more. All we’re missing is you.

“People don’t realize just how much expertise Kahala Brands has in building and operating very well-known brands,” says Kevin Gingrich, Brand President at TacoTime. “While they have a lot of brands, they have also been very smart along the way in making sure that each brand receives all the time and attention it needs to grow.”

If you’re ready to make the leap into business ownership with a TacoTime franchise, here are a few ways you will benefit from the Kahala Brands advantage:

TacoTime can be an easy-to-operate business with back-office systems, training and support

Whether you have restaurant experience or not, TacoTime franchise owners are provided with an exceptional training and ongoing support platform. This starts with learning every aspect of your new business, including how to correctly prepare and serve TacoTime products to your customers. You will also receive training on inventory management, operating the point-of-sale system, marketing and ongoing coaching to assist in your business growing over the long-term.

Additionally, Kahala is able to keep ongoing costs low for franchise owners by bundling “back of the house” functions. This means that the TacoTime franchise community benefits from shared teams in purchasing, real estate, finance, business training and much more.

“TacoTime works hard to ensure the learning curve for a new franchisee is as short as possible,” says Kevin Gingrich,” Brand President at TacoTime. “We welcome franchisees in every aspect of our business. If they are successful, we are successful. This is why we help new franchisees every step of the way so they don’t have to worry about anything pertaining to opening their new TacoTime franchise.”

Location is key

Location makes a world of difference in the quick-service industry. Our exceptional support team will help you choose the right location for your business. This includes site selection, construction, grand opening and more.

“TacoTime is a brand with franchise owners who have been operating great businesses for 20,30 and even 40 years,” says John Wuycheck, Senior Vice President of Kahala Brands. “We have been extremely strategic about where we place new TacoTime locations and we franchise with entrepreneurs who are passionate about the food, their customers and their staff. We only open restaurants in locations that have the population density to support a great business; and furthermore, TacoTime is can be an easy-to-run business that requires a good work ethic and the discipline to follow our experienced business model.”

Our brand president is also a multi-unit franchise owner

With more than 30 years of experience in the foodservice industry and a TacoTime franchise owner, no one better understands what it takes to successfully run a business than Brand President Kevin Gingrich. In his role, Gingrich acts as a liaison between Kahala Brands and TacoTime franchise owners, helping to build strong relationships.

“I have dedicated my entire career to TacoTime, and I’m passionate about it,” Gingrich says. “It’s all I’ve ever done, all I’ve ever wanted to do and all I’m ever going to do. The product is incredible and we’re looking forward to expanding coast to coast. All we’re missing is you!”