Taco Bell Battling Taco John’s for Right to Use ‘Taco Tuesday’

[@Rvger1]

Just a reminder that Taco John’s tried to sue a small Mexican restaurant because it had the name “Taco Chon” and they thought people would confuse the names

[@sarajohnson6550]

Yes!!! Taco John’s think they own everything now?! Jeez.

[@shakemiz]

​@@sarajohnson6550 They DO own Taco Tuesday tho 😂

[@sarajohnson6550]

@@shakemiz ok I’ll rephrase it, “They want to own everything now?! Jeez.”

[@supremeleader7863]

Nice smash main

[@CharlotteEveline]

I have literally never heard of them until now

[@fox7757]

Sounds like the most ridiculous battle to be honest. Fighting a legal battle over two words. What has society come to man. ☠

[@Rexxsar101]

One word. Money.

[@davemathews7890]

@@bananasayswhat Over one half of the ancient Roman forums were devoted to law courts.

[@JamesRelok]

So if I name my company "Nike"

[@moneyguy2008]

Ridiculous? The fact of the matter is that Taco John's thought of it WAAY sooner than Taco Bell. So, I kind of see why maybe it should be theirs.

[@Skatejock21]

People often notice things when its too late to be surprised

[@ORO323]

Nobody should own “taco Tuesday”. Literally many taco places use that phrase. That’s just stupid imo.

[@MustLoveFish]

That like saying Arby's shouldn't say we have the meats because all place sell more than one meat.

[@jeffnelson1961]

This protects creativity..early bird gets the worm…I owned the textiles class 25 trademark for “play ball”…I left the industry…I did not renew it after 10 years…it’s now owned by MLB…oops…😢

[@ORO323]

@@MustLoveFish Pretty sure most ppl don’t gaf about Arby’s sus “meats” phrase. “Taco Tuesday” is more widely known and used. Anyone trying to own that is as dumb as Monster (the drink) trying to sue people for using the word “monster”.

[@shakemiz]

@@jeffnelson1961 Damn. Sounds like a missed opportunity to make bank 🥲

[@jant4385]

@@ORO323 But they copyrighted it before it was widely used.

[@septillion2501]

Shouldn't it be Taco Juan's? 🤔

[@erikhoryza9068]

This is why it's Tex-Mex, not Mex Mex (authentic Mexican) lol.

[@top10cars2]

​​@@erikhoryza9068 They actually call it "West-Mex," and they trademark that term too 😂

[@praketingrichraft6181]

Nobody used the phrase until well after Taco John's did. It just wasn't a thing.

[@travis8106]

A company worth tens of billions of dollars releases an ad campaign to bully a family owned business out of their trademark. Sounds about right.

[@I_like_Plants130]

Fr

[@SparkyWrench]

$38 billion company attacks $100 million company because they can't come up with their own marketing.....

[@WyoRaider]

Spot on!!!

[@Cali_Trucker13]

Mexican's own taco tuesday 😂

[@del-see-oh]

Taco Martes?

[@blank336]

Its nacho business

[@Cali_Trucker13]

@@bananasayswhat yup lol

[@KentWav]

Taco Bell just want it to use in advertisement & bring in more money.

[@coolioolucioow2]

Yep, seen "lawyers" (paid) post about it all over social media.

[@austinboston609]

I don’t think you actually watched the video because Taco Bell was fighting to make it so that everyone can use the phrase not just them.

[@tacobell1299]

This argument is TRASH. Taco Jhons is NO WHERE near authentic tacos either

[@KentWav]

@@austinboston609 & you believed that 💀

[@mpls6124]

​@@tacobell1299 Taco John's is way better than Taco Hell!

[@elvergia3714]

Y'all can keep taco Tuesday cause I'm Mexican and I eat tacos every single day.

[@vifcole]

As a non-mexican appreciator of both tex-mex and authentic Mexican food, this is the gigabased answer.

[@annabanna3078]

Geez.. I would just start a new trend with Taco Thursday or Taco Today or Taco Tomorrow or Taco Time or Taco Taco or Taki Taco or Taco Tuesday Thief.. so many ideas

[@LordYggdrasill]

Never heard of Taco John's... Also never met anyone from Wyoming.

[@IH8YALLL]

We have taco John’s here in South Dakota and it’s really good

[@LordYggdrasill]

@Lisa Lol, I'm not hatin' tho. I'd love to try it, but it's got a long way to reach me in Florida if it stops in South Dakota. :p

[@itsmehoe1699]

When Taco Bell starts making real authentic tacos like them then we can talk

[@obiwankenobi5769]

If you look at the history of tacos you'll see that taco bell makes similar tacos to the ones made in th 1800s

[@NoOneHere2Day]

@@obiwankenobi5769 Yes, doritos locos taco have been around since the 1800s.

[@tacobell1299]

​@@NoOneHere2Dayyou really think Taco Jhons is authentic?

[@obiwankenobi5769]

@D G yes, I know that. However, before Taco Bell, most tacos had deep fried tortillas either from oil or lard, and the name taco still hadn't been associated with this. Glenn bell just made it in a more convenient way

[@NoOneHere2Day]

@@tacobell1299 Did I say they were?

[@randyscott3386]

Boycott Taco Bell and tell em to stay away from the little guys . DAM !

[@pinksugar8344]

Just rename it to "Tuesday Taco" 🌮😂

[@iJUSTON]

Taco Tuesday from Taco Bell leads to diarrhea Wednesday.

[@TonyDracon]

nah

[@KingVorock_ROBLOX]

This is such a ridiculous battle. Taco Bell can use common sense and actually come up with others such as Fajita Friday or something like that.

[@I_like_Plants130]

Oooh fajita Friday, I like that

[@John-kv7jo]

Taco Bell Taco Twoday or Twosday. Get two tacos for the price of 1. Put a copyright on that and move on.

[@jaym8299]

Nvr give up the fight Taco Johns!

[@LCollects]

Hasn’t the word been around since so they can’t really say it’s theirs

[@MsEliteForever]

Exactly

[@mpls6124]

They trademarked it in 1989. So yes it's theirs

[@troybaxter]

Well, since it was trademarked before it was used around, then yes they can claim it is their's. This is just Taco Bell trying to bully smaller chains and smaller restaurants. I mean hell, Taco Bell trademarked their bell. They should give that up if TJ gives up Taco Tuesday.

[@Zeno7741]

I own Burrito Friday. I will sue any of you who use it!

[@rolandmclovin1499]

They should decide the winner on Taco Fight Friday

[@Sherlock1104]

Let the smaller restaurants own these this is a publicity stunt and LeBron tried to trade mark it so when famous people do stuff losts of people follow

[@utubeuloser6166]

Than why is the name taco bell trade marked.

[@troybaxter]

If the trademark gets voided it sets a dangerous precedent that any corporation large enough can push government to overrule what smaller businesses have rightfully trademarked.

[@pyramidbeats5149]

Exactly! I hope Taco Bell loses!

[@Spork2]

I don’t agree on this. The term ‘Taco Tuesday’ is common household phrase that is used by everyone, therefor it shouldn’t be trademarked. Plus, the term isn’t even that creatively made up unlike other sayings, it’s just relating a food to a day of the week because they both start with T. Taco Bell isn’t even trying to keep the phrase to themselves, they think everyone should use it, not just one restaurant. Of course it benefits them as they sell tacos, but the phrase regardless of whether it hurts of helps Taco Bell should definitely not be trademarked.

[@troybaxter]

@@Spork2 it's a common term because these companies invented it. Just Do It! is a common term and yet we all agree that it rightfully belongs to Nike. Hell, Taco Bell trademarked the ringing bell.

[@BrainletReviews]

@@troybaxter Nike didn't invent the phrase "Just do it" I guaruntee it, and idk who invented taco tuesday, but it's so widespread that it should be public domain.

[@troybaxter]

@@BrainletReviews but Nike trademarked it. Just like how this company trademarked Taco Tuesday back in the 80s before it became as widely known as it is today.

[@dboi5311]

Nobody can own words.

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

Yeah, you can. But this is stupid, and insane, like the chipotle thing.

[@KentWav]

Yes they can, not necessarily a word but phrases

[@sonofben9766]

taco john's probably bribed someone in the UPTSO. taco tuesday as a concept existed way before them. how in the world did they even get it approved as a trademark

[@mpls6124]

Just do it. I'm lovin' it 😂

[@StrawPlayz1]

The amount of people trying to trademark words is beyond me

[@shakemiz]

Not copyright, trademark.

[@Jhromanjr]

Monster Energy Tried to claim ownership of the word monster even going as far as suing Pokemon and Monster Hunters.

[@robertknight4672]

@@Jhromanjr I'm glad that didn't work out for them in the Cookie Monster would go have to go by his real name, Sid.

[@movtipsislee]

TB 🔔 Tuesdays /Cinna Twist Saturdays .....😊✌🏼

[@urnotperfect]

Down with Taco John's. Taco Tuesday for all!!

[@rabbit0664]

Always thought it was a phrase. Like Hump Day.

[@WyoRaider]

It doesn't matter that you don't know Taco John's, and that everyone uses Taco Tuesday. What matters is if you create a business and a catchy phrase that you'd like the world to think of you whenever they say it, now that Taco John's lost, it doesn't matter. Let's say McDonald's wants their customers to feel free to have it their way, does that give them the right to simply use that phrase to market McDonald's. I'm pretty sure everyone can order their way at McDonald's or Wendy's, but that's Burger King's slogan. Like it or not, advertising (words) needs protected to ensure a more level playing field.

[@matw1x]

What Taco place doesn't use 'Taco Tuesday'. John should be suing everyone.

[@shakemiz]

They could...

[@micahjohnsonboxing6409]

They aren't suing Taco Bell, Taco Bell is suing them.

[@__EMULATIONPROS__]

Taco bell dosent even do taco Tuesday

[@Bluefrog757]

Taco Bell’s like WaaaaWaaa. Thinks little guy is beating me up 😊😊

[@alejandroleal22]

Lol should sue Taco Bell next time they use it

[@vgcf86]

i thought they owned taco sunday but ive havent seen them use taco sunday in any commercials in forever

[@KaponoMonster]

Since when Taco Tuesday became a copyright thing!?

[@jmtradbr]

Since the 80s

[@KaponoMonster]

@@shakemiz tbh I write this before I watch the video

[@Dj0287]

Since Taco John's copyrighted it in 1989

[@whodis000]

I would have to seriously bump my head to eat at somewhere called taco johns 😂

[@SlightlySaltyPaprika]

Says a person eating at “mcdonalds” It has a pause. I hate pauses I also now hate papa johns, popeyes and more brands.

[@GEU1164]

Taco John's is a thousand times better than Taco Bell

[@robertwittjr1198]

"to deprive anyone of saying taco tuesday is like depriving taco bell from marketing we deserve" is what i thing they meant. taco john's obtained the trademark by law, it's owned by them. yes, silly to own words. even sillier to complain about someone who was smarter than yourself as to link the phrase to a food enjoyed by billion of people.

[@vifcole]

Absolutely correct. It's all silly, but people need to stop acting like Taco Bell is a pure and totally selfless hero fighting oppression in this situation lol

[@mpls6124]

Taco Bell has trademarks too! They should probably give ALL them up before asking others to give up theirs.

[@chrystal2588]

I don't care who owns it, if they serve tacos on a tuesday, then let them use it.

[@mpls6124]

That's not how trademarks work. Taco Bell should give up ALL their own trademarks before asking others to give up theirs

[@benjaminlibertarianscorpio]

How many Mexican restaurants have Taco Tuesday in Southern California? Seriously, Taco Bell should sue all those places! Laugh out loud.

[@SlightlySaltyPaprika]

Breaking news: taco bell trademarks taco tuesday!

[@aidenactivation]

2:50 my taco johns ran out of business and got replaced by Taco Bell

[@tacobell1299]

I dont understand the people on Taco Jhons side. When Taco bell is fighting for EVERYONE to use it. Not just Taco Jhons. And honestly... Lets be real 99.8% of people didn't even know Taco Jhons owns the phrase. I've seen bars and schools use the phrase.

[@HalfNHalf.]

Same. I'm born and raised in southern California 2 hours from the border and every Mexican restaurant or bar here uses “taco Tuesday” And I've never even heard of taco johns lol I think they're just bitter that they're not nationwide like taco bell is so they just HAVE to hang onto the only thing they have😂

[@ticklemebreathless1394]

I can't stand our local Taco Bell. They have a nasty reputation for food poisoning in my town, and their food is often mushy. My local Taco Johns, however, is clean, in a prime location, and has never made me ill. Brand opinions aside though - the phrase "Taco Tuesday" should be available for anyone to use. This one time... Go Taco Bell!

[@Jams90.]

The true owner? Los Pollos Hermanos. And NO ONE will challenge that.

[@cindy1568]

So how many times has TJ sued and won anyone for having taco tuesday on their sign boards? Betting never

[@Jancyss]

Lol how come Taco Bell can’t use Tuesday’s Tacos 😂

[@blakedesmond]

I’ve seen this phrase used at every taco joint. This is dumb.

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

They trade marked it. What’s the confusion?

[@doge9347]

Me when taco johns sues the Lego movie :/

[@Sherlock1104]

That what I was wondering maybe they paid taco johns to use it

[@ShampootheSpider2019]

Taco Tuesday company deserved it for trying to sue restaurants because taco John think it owns the tacos and other dishes and trying to take all of restaurants’ money!taco and other dishes belongs to all people and not a single person

[@drummindog]

We need to make the phrase “Run for the Border” open for all to use for Mexican and Taco restaurants. It’ll bring happiness and sunshine and kittens to underprivileged people all over.

[@chucktallior786]

Guarantee if it was reversed the BELL would say hell naw its mine for ever. If they do get the rights it will become new slogan.

[@jaym8299]

Ya know ya know ya know! Like ya know!

[@TheRManProds]

TACO BELL IS BETTER THAN TACO JOHN'S!

[@rocklobster5074]

0:27 that's my Camry 😂

[@ScottieN24]

If it was the other way around, Taco Bell would laugh at them..

[@tacobell1299]

Yes because Taco Bell wants everyone to use the phrase not just Taco Jhons or Taco Bell

[@tinajohnson6805]

Let's start taco Thursday 🌮 😋 🤪

[@LousGuitarWorld]

Why not just do THACO THURSDAY??

[@davemathews7890]

Next they'll be suing for the exclusive rights to the word "taco."

[@beerrox711]

Like chipotle 😂

[@DivineRedwood]

I really hate it when big companies pick on small ones. *Polar soda used polar bears since the beginning and Coca Cola had the audacity to sue them. SMH.

[@alyssastutzman9817]

What on earth even is a Taco John’s? 😂

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

How stupid! I’ve heard of “Taco Tuesday” my whole life at soooooo many restaurants and definitely have never heard of this place!

[@journeymansmitty8283]

Well I guess we all need to buy tickets for this😂😂😂

[@pepsico815]

I want off this planet.

[@hunterbeatbilly9836]

Im already getting some popeye's vs chick fil-a Flashbacks

[@aydenpride]

Also sueing Gregory's hotel inc (family owned restaurant) in NJ the first place to actually trademark the term. (Taco johns owns in every other state.)

[@littlebuddytwisty7581]

Thirsty Thursday and you sell beer

[@jayczzzya]

Guys named John selling tacos, ahou also be warned. Taco John's lawyers on a war path.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Ya'll need to stop getting your tacos from a window altogether.

[@pbrbender7929]

American 80s School cafeteria s actually own Taco Tuesday

[@rec.thecritic]

No one should own Tuesday come on thats crazy

[@Sans-Xero77]

"Taco Tuesday" should be for everyone not to one taco place

[@HalfNHalf.]

I get texts from Wahoo’s Fish Taco and they text me every Tuesday talking about taco Tuesday lol so I guess taco johns is gonna have to sue them😂

[@mpls6124]

@A M it doesn't actually say "Taco Tuesday" does it. Big difference!

[@ishy6875]

Late stage Capitalism

[@KaylaJohns-oy4ut]

This can’t be right in early 2000s when I still lived in Ohio I would go to the local Mexican restaurant that has Taco Tuesdays when I can for the price. I am sure that’s not the only restaurant/fast food to have taco Tuesdays for cheap.

[@eagle25311]

I tried a Mexican restaurant in Ohio once. Never again. I live in New Mexico so I'm used to real New Mexican and Mexican restaurants. The place I went to in Ohio didn't even know what green chile was lol.

[@KaylaJohns-oy4ut]

@@eagle25311 oh no I am sorry to hear that. The one I went to was ran by a local Mexican family.

[@Mogen562]

Shuttt up, Kayla-Karen long John's.

[@michaeljordan5630]

Does that mean Warner bros owes money for the LEGO movie? Or is it Takos Tuesday

[@tamaravanvoorst448]

That's so stupid! We all use that term regardless where it started. We don't care!

[@dannyferrary777]

My dude hella stoned 😂

[@lonemaus562]

Lebum mad that he tried to trademark it in 2019 and got denied 😂

[@ErockTheMiner]

Taco john is way better then Taco Bell tho.

[@robbybarnett5305]

Taco bus in Tampa uses taco Tuesday

[@alinnaochoa]

dat taco bell worker was fine 😭😭

[@staringcorgi6475]

This is like if taco bell wanted to own the holiday of cinco de mayo

[@Culinary_Nerds]

This must be a slow news day

[@jant4385]

They copyrighted the phrase before it was popular. I don't see the issue. Leave them alone or pay them.

[@l-_a]

nahh they fighting about 2 single words 💀💀

[@TheRManProds]

TACO TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tanjianyumoe5700]

Taco Tuesday and Taco Thursday

[@Moonerang]

I got high just listening to that employee.

[@tarzan343]

Everyone uses Taco Tuesday, who tf is this Taco John?

[@FishStyx0]

I don't know about you guys, but the fact that the CEO of Taco John's name isn't John makes them look very untrustworthy...

[@QueenJenniferTheGreat]

Ive never even heard of taco John's

[@ACG-Koopah333]

Taco funday he looks high af😂

[@officialJOY1229]

They should sell it for 100 million to taco bell…either way, I’m 100 million % Taco John’s food is better then nasty Taco Bell!!!!!!!! 🙏😬

[@tacobell1299]

HUN no 1. Taco Bell wants it for everyone their not buying the phrase they want EVERYONE to be able to use it. And 2. Taco Jhons HAS ZERO flavor. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ShampootheSpider2019]

@@coastal5465no you don’t,you can’t copyright it

[@Sherlock1104]

All Taco Bell wants is for you to be on the toilet 😂

[@apemancommeth8087]

I’m rooting for taco johns!

[@stuart4341]

I'm not. Taco Tuesday is so generic nobody should have the right to trademark it. Taco bell is goign to win, you can't trade mark such generic phrases, especially if its in common usage already.

[@apemancommeth8087]

@@stuart4341 isn’t Taco Bell the bully trying to attack a smaller business! I guess that’s what I thought was implied! Frankly I don’t eat from either of them, but I do root for smaller businesses! Never been a real fan of big corporations bullying the little guy!

[@tacobell1299]

​@@apemancommeth8087No? Taco Jhons has ACTUALLY sued an authentic Mexican restaurant before. Taco Jhons is a chain restaurant. Taco bell wants EVERYONE to be able to use the phrase. Unlike Taco Jhons who wants only Taco Jhons to use the phrase.

[@HalfNHalf.]

@@apemancommeth8087no taco bell is fighting for EVERY restaurant to be able to use the phrase “taco Tuesday” and it's Taco John’s that's being selfish af

[@Eayala17]

To answer the question, Mexico owns Taco Monday, Taco TUESDAY, Taco Wednesday, Taco Thursday, Taco Friday, Taco Saturday, and Taco Sunday.

[@AleahSchlachter]

So does that mean the Lego movie is illegal?

[@jemelmoore7329]

Gtfoh Taco Bell come up with your own phrase