Taco John's Names CFO as New President
Barry Sims to Head Up West-Mex ® Chain

CHEYENNE , WY (February 2 , 2007) – The Taco John's International Board of Directors has appointed Barry Sims as the company's new President. The announcement was a natural progression of a leadership development and transition plan started in 2005. Sims replaces Paul Fisherkeller , who will remain on as Taco John's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

“We were fortunate to have such a strong and solid candidate already serving as an officer of the company,” said Fisherkeller. “Barry is highly committed to our vision for the future and he'll continue to provide excellent leadership as we move forward.”

Sims , 51 , joined Taco John's in 1986 and has served in various capacities , most recently as Executive Vice President and CFO. He is active in many local organizations and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cheyenne LEADS. He is also a CPA and was previously employed with McGladrey & Pullen in Rapid City , SD.

Paul Fisherkeller was appointed as President of Taco John's in 1997. He led the company to 10 consecutive years of same store sales growth. In 2005 he began an initiative to update all of the Taco John's facilities to a fresh, bold look that aligned with the company's West-Mex ® branding program. Sims will continue these efforts.

“I'm both humbled and highly honored to receive this appointment. Taco John's has been my home for over twenty years and I have great admiration for our owners, franchisees and employees , ” said Sims. “I'm pleased that I'm able to continue working with all these great people who share my passion for our business and I look forward to achieving new heights with the Taco John's brand.”

Both Fisherkeller and Sims will address all the franchisees at the Taco John's annual Franchise Convention scheduled in late March.

About Taco John's

Taco John's operates and franchises 430 quick-service restaurants in 26 states. Independently owned and operated , the business opened its first restaurant in 1969. Taco John's prides itself on serving generous portions , menu items prepared fresh to your order , high quality ingredients , and special West-Mex ® recipes , seasonings and sauces.