Taco John’s franchisee expanding in NoCo

Taco John’s International Inc., a Cheyenne-based fast-food restaurant with a small presence along the northern Front Range, is expanding its Northern Colorado presence.

Franchisee Dara Dejbakhsh is buying five existing Taco John’s locations and plans to build another five new restaurants.

The existing restaurants will be remodeled, according to a Taco John’s news release.

The company has not said specifically where the new shops will be located, but a spokeswoman said they’d be in or around Greeley, Firestone and Fort Collins.

“I’m thrilled to be expanding my restaurant portfolio with a brand like Taco John’s. The Mexican quick serve segment is definitely the place…