The 400-unit chain taps into Qu’s Unified POS, KDS, Kiosk & Notify Solutions.
Taco John’s, the quick service (QSR) chain that trademarked “Taco Tuesdays” has teamed up with Qu to deploy an all-new unified commerce platform. With the goal of delivering consistent, data-driven experiences across all order channels, Taco John’s is leveraging Qu’s fully-integrated product suite – from POS and kitchen display (KDS), to kiosk, drive-thru, and curbside systems.
Qu’s triple redundant enterprise cloud model has alleviated the fear of our system going down
– Jim Creel, CEO of Taco John's
Taco John’s saw significant pivots to off-premises and drive-thru during the pandemic, emphasizing the need for a modern, agile, cloud-based system focused on quick-service restaurant (QSR) enterprises. Qu’s decoupled front and back end allow franchisees and corporate teams to easily make changes to menus and pricing – bolstered by strong stability, in-store cloud redundancy, and Qu’s ‘last-man-standing’ model.
Our franchisees love the new system because of its training speed and improved stability, whether using the drive-thru, kiosk or counter. With Qu’s ‘Flex’ POS and Kiosk solution in one, our local teams can pivot to self-service ordering when they see fit, maximizing efficiencies based on demand and staffing levels
– Jim Creel, CEO of Taco John's
Tapping into Qu’s unique single-menu management and enterprise portal, Taco John’s corporate teams enjoy the ability to dynamically administer LTOs and make multi-channel changes in one place, saving enormous time and resources. Qu’s omni-channel KDS provides a 360 degree view of all order channels, on-prem and off-prem, in real time, empowering the staff to communicate with guests about their order at the push of a button – further aligning the order-taking and production process.
Our operators and franchisees get real-time data from Qu’s mobile “Notify” app, delivering insights needed to optimize in-store operations and better handle peaks and valleys over the course of the day.
– Steve Smyth, Director of Restaurant Technology, Taco John's
About Taco John’s®
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 22 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 No. 7 in the “Mexican Food” category on Entrepreneur’s “Top Food Franchises of 2022” 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.
About Qu
Qu is the restaurant technology company evolving POS, responsibly, for a more sustainable future. With the industry’s first unified commerce platform, Qu’s fully integrated products go beyond fragmented ordering and tech experiences to create healthier connections for restaurant operating teams and their many stakeholders.
Contact: Jenifer Kern jkern@qubeyond.com