Taco Time
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This article relies too much on references to primary sources. (September 2007) |
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| Industry | Food |
| Founded | 1959 Eugene, Oregon |
| Founder | Ron Fraedrick |
| Headquarters | Scottsdale, Arizona (2003) |
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Number of locations
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Over 300 (2010) in United States, Canada, Curacao/Netherlands Antilles, and Kuwait |
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Key people
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Kevin Gingrich (Brand President) |
| Parent | Kahala Brands |
| Website | tacotime.com |
Taco Time is a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in Mexican food. The chain offers dine-in, take-out, and drive through at over 300 locations.
The chain was founded in Eugene, Oregon, United States, in 1959 by Ron Fraedrick, who opened the first restaurant near his alma mater, the University of Oregon, at 13th Avenue and High Street in January 1960.[1] In 1962, the first Taco Time franchise opened in Tacoma, Washington. By the end of the decade, the company had 48 restaurants in seven Western states. In 1978, the company franchised its first international restaurant, in Lethbridge, Alberta. In 1979, Taco Time Northwest, became a licensee with the rights to franchise and operate the Taco Time concept independently. Taco Time Northwest's operating region includes Western Washington from Longview to the Canadian border and the eastern Washington cities of Wenatchee and Moses Lake. Taco Time has since expanded, now holding more than 300 franchises in the United States, Canada, Kuwait, and Curaçao/Netherlands Antilles. During the 90's there were also multiple locations in Greece.[2]
Acquisitions[edit]
In 2003, the company was bought by Kahala Brands of Scottsdale, Arizona,[3] which continues to operate the enterprise in addition to about a dozen fast food chains such as Blimpie and Cold Stone Creamery.[4] In 2013, a controlling interest in Kahala Corp. was purchased by the Serruya Family of Canada. The Serruyas own and founded Yogen Fruz, a chain with 1400 stores around the world. At that time, Michael Serruya became Chairman and CEO of Kahala Corp. Shortly thereafter, Kevin Blackwell left the company. Today, the Serruya family has changed the company name from Kahala Corp to Kahala Brands to better align the focus of the business.
References[edit]
- ^ Barker, George (December 14, 1984). "Taco Time: Original Structure Moves to Springfield". The Register-Guard.
- ^ http://livingingreece.gr/2007/09/08/taste-of-america-in-greece/
- ^ "It's Taco Time for Kahala Corp. as the QSR Group announces merger agreement" (Word document). September 24, 2003. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
- ^ "Kahala". Retrieved 2010-12-20.
External links[edit]
Media related to Taco Time at Wikimedia Commons
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- Kahala Brands
- Companies based in Eugene, Oregon
- Companies based in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Privately held companies based in Oregon
- Restaurants in Oregon
- Economy of the Western United States
- Regional restaurant chains in the United States
- Fast-food chains of the United States
- Fast-food chains of Canada
- Restaurants established in 1959
- Fast-food Mexican restaurants
- Multinational companies
- 1959 establishments in Oregon
