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title: "Taco John’s® Expands in Milwaukee This Fall"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/98ffc0b2-a56f-4748-8d92-7c036dc7284e
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20231110_taco_johns_expands_in_milwaukee_this_fall.html
category: "Mexican"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Mexican"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-11-10T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:44.955Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/tacojohns.jpg
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# Taco John’s® Expands in Milwaukee This Fall

**TL;DR:** Taco John's is expanding in Milwaukee with its fourth location in the area, operated by Pentex Restaurant Group. The brand currently has 30 locations in Wisconsin and 365 systemwide.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-11-10. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20231110_taco_johns_expands_in_milwaukee_this_fall.html).*

## Story

MILWAUKEE - Taco John’s is ready to bring Bigger. Bolder. Better. flavors to even more of the Badger State with its newest grand opening in Milwaukee.

“We can’t wait to swing open our doors and expand our Wisconsin community,” said Pentex Restaurant Group President and Franchisee Brett Itterman. “We’re honored by the warm reception our fans have given us, and are ready to bring more of Taco John’s fresh ingredients, bold flavors and out-of-the-box concepts to Milwaukee.”

Taco John’s currently has 30 locations in Wisconsin and 365 systemwide. This will be the fourth of five locations in the Milwaukee area operated by Pentex Restaurant Group. This is the third location as a part of the 15-store development agreement in the Milwaukee DMA.

With its fusion of distinctive flavors and bold south-of-the-border spices, the Taco John’s menu offers several signature items, including Meat & Potato Burritos, Stuffed Grilled Tacos, Potato Olés® and craveworthy Fried Chicken Tacos. Taco John’s features signature specials like Taco Tuesday® and everyday value starting at $1, $2 and $3 on the ValuEST Menu. Download the Taco John’s Mobile App and join Bigger Bolder Rewards for free food and exclusive offers today.

Founded in 1969 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Taco John’s® has been serving bigger. bolder. better.

flavors for more than 50 years. Now, Taco John’s operates and franchises nearly 400 restaurants in 23 states – making it one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in America. With bold originals like Potato Olés®, Taco John’s knows how to Olé The Day.

Taco John’s prides itself on serving generous portions of its signature menu items that are made-to-order using fresh, high-quality ingredients, seasonings and sauces. The brand was listed on Entrepreneur’s “Top Food Franchises of 2023” under the “Mexican Food” category and was recently recognized by QSR Magazine as a “Top 15 Chain Ready to Contend as Fast Food’s Top Players.” Taco John’s is led by CEO Jim Creel, who was named one of “The Most Influential Restaurant CEOs in the Country” by Nation’s Restaurant News in 2022.

Taco John's is the 3rd largest Mexican QSR with a proven business model that has thrived for 56 years and is poised for growth. Don’t just add Mexican to your portfolio…add West-Mex!

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise development (topic)
- Milwaukee (location)
- Wisconsin (location)
- Taco John's (company)
- quick service restaurant (topic)
- mexican food (topic)
- Jim Creel (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20231110_taco_johns_expands_in_milwaukee_this_fall.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/98ffc0b2-a56f-4748-8d92-7c036dc7284e).