Taco John’s® Coming to Kettering with Crispy Crunchy Tacos

Taco John’s invites fans of bold flavor and great value to its newest location, opening soon in Kettering.

Scheduled to open to the public on Jan. 8, 2024 at 4045 Wilmington Pike, just south of the intersection of Wilmington Pike and East Stroop Road. The Kettering Taco John’s will be the first location in the Dayton area and the fourth in Ohio.

A grand opening celebration is scheduled for February 5th - featuring the brand’s famous Golden Tickets, which awards each winner Taco John’s famous Potato Olés® FREE for a year, will be given away starting at 7 a.m. to the first 100 guests in line.

“We’re so excited to bring the iconic Taco John’s flavors to more guests in the Midwest,” said Gary Rose, president of Meritage Hospitality Group. “The Kettering community is about to enjoy the best tacos around – with crispy taco shells and fillings prepared fresh each day – and our craveable, signature Potato Olés with nacho cheese dipping sauce.”

The Kettering location is now hiring for all positions, including Crew and Shift Managers. This restaurant will bring more than 30 new jobs to the area.

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. Download the Taco John’s Mobile App and join Bigger Bolder Rewards for free food and exclusive offers today.

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. Taco John’s features signature specials like Taco Tuesday since 1989 and everyday value starting at $1, $2 and $3 on the ValuEST Menu.

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. For more information, visit tacojohns.com and follow Taco John’s on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Meritage Hospitality Group, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is one of the nation’s premier franchise operators, with 385 restaurants and approximately 12,000 employees located across 16 states in the U.S. The Company is one of the largest Wendy's restaurant operators in the world and operates two proprietary restaurant brands exclusive to Michigan, including Morning Belle. The Company entered into a development agreement with Taco John’s to build up to 200 restaurants in the midwestern U.S., which commenced 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!