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title: "Taco John’s® Debuts in Kettering"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c539e816-4e4a-4077-a519-b40503cfb2d7
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240216_taco_johns_debuts_in_kettering.html
category: "Mexican"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Mexican"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-02-16T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:30:50.804Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/tacojohns.jpg
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# Taco John’s® Debuts in Kettering

**TL;DR:** Taco John's has opened a new location in Kettering, Ohio, developed by Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., marking the second location in the state. The new restaurant is part of Taco John's expansion in Ohio, with Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. as its partner.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-02-16. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240216_taco_johns_debuts_in_kettering.html).*

## Story

Cincinnati, OHIO - Taco John’s is creating crunchy taco fanatics across the state of Ohio. The newly opened Kettering location is the second in the state to be developed by Meritage Hospitality Group Inc.

Starting on Tuesday, February 20, local fans can look forward to a four-day celebration. Golden Tickets will be given to the first 25 guests in line on Tuesday through Friday – these passes entitle the holder to a FREE Taco or Small Order of Potato Olés® each week for a year! Guests can tune into local radio stations K99.1 FM on Tuesday and Hot 102.9 on Thursday to listen to live shows from the restaurant.

“We are excited to expand the footprint in Ohio,” said Meritage President and COO, Gary Rose. “There really is something for everyone at Taco John’s, and we are thrilled to be their partner in feeding families across the state.”

The Kettering restaurant marks the first Taco John’s in the Dayton area and will be open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the lobby, and until 10 p.m. in the drive-thru. Breakfast will be served until 10:30 a.m.

With its fusion of distinctive flavors and south-of-the-border spices, Taco John’s menu offers several signature items, including Meat & Potato Burritos, Stuffed Grilled Tacos, Four Cheese Quesadillas, craveable Potato Olés® and bold Fried Chicken Tacos. Taco John’s also offers signature specials such as The Original Taco Tuesday® and the everyday $2-$3-$4 ValuEST Menu.

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)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- qsr (topic)
- Taco John's (company)
- mexican food (topic)
- Meritage Hospitality Group (company)
- Kettering (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240216_taco_johns_debuts_in_kettering.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c539e816-4e4a-4077-a519-b40503cfb2d7).