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Taco Time Corporate Office

Taco Time was founded by Ron Fraedrick, in 1959 in Eugene, Oregon. Fraedrick took out a second mortgage on his home and borrowed an additional $5,000 to get started. His idea for a walk-up taco stand near the university was very successful.

The first franchise was located in Tacoma, Washington, in 1962. Over the next decade, the company grew rapidly and by the end of the 1960s, there were 48 locations in 7 western states. Today, Taco Time has more than 300 franchised locations in the US, as well as international locations in Canada, Kuwait, and the Netherlands.

The company was purchased by Kahala Brands in 2003 and headquarters were moved to Scottsdale, Arizona.  Taco Time features the usual tacos and other Mexican-style foods, such as nachos, but the company also offers a unique crispy burrito and salads to its menu that most casual Mexican food chains do not offer.

In February 2023, Ontario, Canada’s, biggest Taco Time location closed permanently after 30 years in business. 

In June 2023, some Taco Time locations stopped accepting cash as a means of payment. 

Taco Tim maintains a corporate office in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Taco Time

Taco Time was founded by Ron Fraedrick, in 1959 in Eugene, Oregon. Fraedrick took out a second mortgage on his home and borrowed an additional $5,000 to get started. His idea for a walk-up taco stand near the university was very successful.

History

The first franchise was located in Tacoma, Washington, in 1962. Over the next decade, the company grew rapidly and by the end of the 1960s, there were 48 locations in 7 western states. Today, Taco Time has more than 300 franchised locations in the US, as well as international locations in Canada, Kuwait, and the Netherlands.

The company was purchased by Kahala Brands in 2003 and headquarters were moved to Scottsdale, Arizona.  Taco Time features the usual tacos and other Mexican-style foods, such as nachos, but the company also offers a unique crispy burrito and salads to its menu that most casual Mexican food chains do not offer.

In February 2023, Ontario, Canada’s, biggest Taco Time location closed permanently after 30 years in business. 

In June 2023, some Taco Time locations stopped accepting cash as a means of payment. 

Taco Tim maintains a corporate office in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Cinnabon Corporate Office

Cinnabon was founded in 1985 by Ray Lindstrom and Rich Komen in the Sea Tac Mall in Washington. Cinnabon is a bakery that operates in malls and high traffic areas such as airport lounges. Their signature item is an extra large cinnamon roll, but the company also sells specialty drinks, cookies, and fried cinnamon “sticks”.

The company has more than 750 locations in the U.S., with additional franchises in 30 countries around the globe. The company has changed hands several times, with Focus Brands, Inc. purchasing Cinnabon $30.3 million in 2004.

The company is well-known for using the most expensive cinnamon and baking everything in house, often times in front of the client.

Cinnabon

Cinnabon was founded in 1985 by Ray Lindstrom and Rich Komen in the Sea Tac Mall in Washington. Cinnabon is a bakery that operates in malls and high traffic areas such as airport lounges. Their signature item is an extra large cinnamon roll, but the company also sells specialty drinks, cookies, and fried cinnamon “sticks”.

The company has more than 750 locations in the U.S., with additional franchises in 30 countries around the globe. The company has changed hands several times, with Focus Brands, Inc. purchasing Cinnabon $30.3 million in 2004.

The company is well-known for using the most expensive cinnamon and baking everything in house, often times in front of the client.

History

Godfather’s Pizza Corporate Office

Godfather’s Pizza was founded in 1973 by William Theisen in Omaha, Nebraska. The company is a privately owned chain of casual pizza restaurants. The first franchise occurred in 1974.  The chain was sold several times, including to Pillsbury in the 1980’s. Today, the company is privately owned by the current CEO Ron Gartlan.

Godfather’s Pizza offers the usual pizzas, breadsticks,  and pasta, but unlike many pizza chains, the company also offers an extensive salad bar and a buffet on weekends.

The company is known for its advertisements featuring imitations of Marlon Brando’s “godfather” character. Typical lines include “A pizza you can’t refuse” and “I know your neighborhood”.

 

Godfather's Pizza

Godfather’s Pizza was founded in 1973 by William Theisen in Omaha, Nebraska. The company is a privately owned chain of casual pizza restaurants. The first franchise occurred in 1974.  The chain was sold several times, including to Pillsbury in the 1980’s. Today, the company is privately owned by the current CEO Ron Gartlan.

Godfather’s Pizza offers the usual pizzas, breadsticks,  and pasta, but unlike many pizza chains, the company also offers an extensive salad bar and a buffet on weekends.

The company is known for its advertisements featuring imitations of Marlon Brando’s “godfather” character. Typical lines include “A pizza you can’t refuse” and “I know your neighborhood”.

History

 

Smokey Bones Corporate Office

Smokey Bones was founded in 1999 in Orlando, Florida. The company is a chain of American casual restaurants that feature barbequed and grilled meats. The restaurant chain is well known for its smoky flavored ribs.

The company was sold to Barbeque Integrated, Inc. in 2007 for $80 million. At this time, the company has 66 locations in 16 states on the East coast of the US and has approximately 3,700 full time employees.

Smokey Bones is undergoing a complete remodeling of all locations, which is expected to be completed in 2017. The former log cabin type of decor is being replaced with more modern furniture, big screen televisions and extended bar areas.

In October 2020,  the company poked fun at politics by offering “Left Wings” and “Right Wings”. Chicken wings, that is. 

Smokey Bones maintains a corporate office in Aventura, Florida.

Smokey Bones

Smokey Bones was founded in 1999 in Orlando, Florida. The company is a chain of American casual restaurants that feature barbequed and grilled meats. The restaurant chain is well known for its smoky flavored ribs.

History

The company was sold to Barbeque Integrated, Inc. in 2007 for $80 million. At this time, the company has 66 locations in 16 states on the East coast of the US and has approximately 3,700 full time employees.

Smokey Bones is undergoing a complete remodeling of all locations, which is expected to be completed in 2017. The former log cabin type of decor is being replaced with more modern furniture, big screen televisions and extended bar areas.

In October 2020,  the company poked fun at politics by offering “Left Wings” and “Right Wings”. Chicken wings, that is. 

Smokey Bones maintains a corporate office in Aventura, Florida.

On the Border Mexican Grill Corporate Office

On The Border Mexican Grill was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1982. The company is a chain of Tex-Mex style food and beverages, best known for its fajitas, and a wide assortment of Margaritas flavors.

The company has more than 150 locations in the US and 14 locations in 6 other countries, as well as a number of franchises.  The company was sold to OTB Acquisitions, LLC, in 2010.

On The Border Mexican Grill recently revamped its children’s menu and launched a new to-go lunch program that features $5 Burrito Boxes. Burrito Boxes come with a large meat-filled or vegan option burrito, fresh chips, and salsa. Shrimp burritos are available for an extra charge.

On April 24, 2014, the chain was once again sold to another private equity firm by the name of Argonne Capital Group

The company claims to be the world’s largest Tex-Mex casual dining chain in the world.

In February 2023, the company announced a new seafood menu with a crab fiesta plate. 

On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina maintains a corporate office in Irving, Texas.

On the Border Mexican Grill

On The Border Mexican Grill was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1982. The company is a chain of Tex-Mex style food and beverages, best known for its fajitas, and a wide assortment of Margaritas flavors.

History

The company has more than 150 locations in the US and 14 locations in 6 other countries, as well as a number of franchises.  The company was sold to OTB Acquisitions, LLC, in 2010.

On The Border Mexican Grill recently revamped its children’s menu and launched a new to-go lunch program that features $5 Burrito Boxes. Burrito Boxes come with a large meat-filled or vegan option burrito, fresh chips, and salsa. Shrimp burritos are available for an extra charge.

On April 24, 2014, the chain was once again sold to another private equity firm by the name of Argonne Capital Group

The company claims to be the world’s largest Tex-Mex casual dining chain in the world.

In February 2023, the company announced a new seafood menu with a crab fiesta plate. 

On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina maintains a corporate office in Irving, Texas.