San Antonio, Texas — Taco Cabana®, a popular fast-casual chain since 1978, has launched a franchise program to grow the brand in new markets across the country, including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
“After 45 storied years building the Taco Cabana brand in Texas, we have the leadership and operational systems in place to deliver a nationwide franchising opportunity for passionate and experienced operators who want to introduce our acclaimed restaurant chain to their communities,” says Ulyses Camacho, president and COO of Taco Cabana. “This exciting step forward will expand our celebrated brand in key suburban markets outside the Lone Star State, while upholding the unmatched quality, value, menu offerings and overall guest experience that have defined Taco Cabana for nearly five decades.”
The Taco Cabana franchise program was built by franchisees, for franchisees — led by brand CEO and successful multi-brand franchisee Anil Yadav of YT-C Enterprises, LLC. Created with operators in mind, Taco Cabana’s unique opportunity is ideal for savvy entrepreneurs looking to diversify their franchise portfolios with a successful, well-established concept that boasts effective operational processes, comprehensive marketing support and a focus on kitchen innovation through the power of technology. Taco Cabana is demonstrating robust unit economics fueled by a loyal customer base, value proposition and success across all day parts. Franchise opportunities are available to individual operators and territory exclusivity with franchise groups looking to introduce Taco Cabana to their communities.
“We are confident that now is the ideal time for Taco Cabana to implement this thoughtfully planned and well-constructed franchising opportunities to prioritize growth beyond our existing markets,” says John Ramsay, director of franchise sales and development at Taco Cabana. “As a franchisee-owned brand, we have a keen understanding of what franchisees need to thrive, and we are committed to providing them with the resources to drive their success and allow the Taco Cabana brand to prosper in new markets.”
All 140+ Taco Cabana locations are equipped with a drive-thru and offer complete meal options across multiple day parts, including breakfast taco boxes, street tacos, combo plates, burritos, margaritas made with real tequila and an under $5 value menu. With deep market saturation in key Texas regions, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso and Houston, Taco Cabana is well-positioned for expansion into new markets across the country, with a focus on Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and throughout the many rapidly growing Texas suburbs. For more information, visit https://www.tacocabana.com/franchising.
Founded in 1978, Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of YTC Enterprises, LLC, offers Mexican-inspired food. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of bottled beer and signature tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pickup and delivery. Taco Cabana operates nearly 150 company-owned restaurants in Texas. For more information, visit www.tacocabana.com.
SOURCE: Taco Cabana