About Del Taco
For more than 50 years, Del Taco has been serving freshly prepared, craveable food at an unbeatable value. This rare combination is one of the many reasons that we are one of the leading brands in the fast-growing Mexican quick-service restaurant (QSR) category.
With 596 locations in 15 states, we have an incredibly loyal fan base and a strong presence across the western United States, with plenty of room for franchisees to grow in both existing and untapped markets.
We are aggressively expanding across the United States and seeking passionate multi-unit restaurant operators like you. Explore this site to learn more about Del Taco's franchising opportunity, then share your contact info so we can discuss your next bold business move!
DEFINING THE QSR+ CATEGORY
Del Taco occupies the space between a traditional QSR and a Fast Casual atmosphere, by offering delicious quality food, prepared with fresh ingredients, and served with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. It’s QSR+, and Del Taco is at the forefront.
Guests love Del Taco's Mexican-inspired favorites and American classics, prepared with fresh ingredients hand-chopped, slow-cooked, and grilled in each restaurant's working kitchen. As much as our customers love our food, they also appreciate the convenience our restaurants and drive-thrus provide for their busy lives.
President and Chief Executive Officer
FOCUSED MENU STRATEGY & INNOVATION DRIVES TRAFFIC
Del Taco is booming and our franchisees are seeing consistent returns. This is a direct reflection of our effective barbell menu strategy, full complement of dayparts, and ongoing menu innovation that appeals to a broad demographic and continues to drive increased traffic and sales.
Del Taco's menu includes tacos and burritos as well as burgers and fries, spans a full complement of dayparts, from breakfast to dinner to late night and everything in between. By offering unbeatable variety, from premium menu items to the industry leading Del's Dollar Deals Menu, Del Taco gives guests more reasons to visit, gaining a competitive advantage in today’s busy marketplace.




History
Leadership
Led by an experienced executive team and backed by investor and renowned restaurateur Larry Levy, chairman of Levy Restaurants, Del Taco has a seasoned franchise system.
Del Taco's established brand legacy, proven business model, and solid company financials offer franchisees the personal support systems and resources needed to establish, manage, and grow their business.
John D. Cappasola, Jr.
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER- Joined Del Taco in 2008, was promoted to CBO in 2010 and President in 2017
- Oversees every aspect of the brand pertaining to the guest experience, including marketing campaigns, operations training, R&D, and development
- Driver of the company's game-changing Combined Solutions Strategy, which is designed to drive great guest experiences through a series of operations and marketing initiatives while increasing appeal with a broader set of limited service occasions
- Previously spent 16 years in strategic marketing, concept development, field marketing, and various operational roles for a leading retail chain
Steven L. Brake
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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EVP and Chief Financial Officer- Joined Del Taco in 2003, was promoted to CFO in 2010 and EVP in 2012
- Oversees the capital structure of the company, including both financial operations and investor relations
- Was instrumental in the transaction of transitioning Del Taco into a public company and in spearheading various refinances
- Previously held management positions at Arthur Andersen and KPMG
Tim Hackbardt
Chief Marketing Officer
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Chief Marketing Officer- Tim Hackbardt has been Del Taco’s Chief Marketing Officer since February 2020.
- Over 27 years of experience and has led or advised numerous restaurant chains as a marketing executive and brand consultant across the quick-service, fast-casual, family dining, casual and polished-casual categories. Among these brands are BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Rubio’s, Pieology, Steak ‘n Shake, Johnny Rockets, and Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que.
- Experience also includes four years (1999-2003) leading marketing for Del Taco.
Jeff Little
SVP Development
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SVP DEVELOPMENT- Jeff Little joined the Del Taco team in 2016 as Senior Vice President of Development.
- Responsible for spearheading the company’s development efforts and franchise sales in new and existing markets across the country.
- More than 20 years of demonstrated expertise in retail development, specifically real estate, finance, construction and strategic planning.
Chad Gretzema
Chief Operating Officer
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Chief Operating Officer- Joined Del Taco as Senior VP of Operations Support in 2012
- Leads Strategic Planning, Operations Innovation and New Product Commercialization
- Over 20 years of food and restaurant experience serving in Operations and Marketing leadership roles for Oscar Mayer, Einstein Noah Bagel Corp. and Noodles & Company
Franchisee Testimonials
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Franchise News
- DEL TACO DEBUTS REIMAGINED STORE DESIGN WITH “FRESH FLEX” PROTOTYPE
- Del Taco Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Expands Arizona Footprint
- Del Taco Franchisee Jetz Foods Continues Healthy Growth
- Del Taco Keeps Beating the COVID Odds
- Third Generation Del Taco Operator Leads California Growth
- Multi-Unit Operating Group Opens Third Del Taco Restaurant in 3 Years
Investor News
- Del Taco Restaurants 4Q20 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results on March 8, 2021
- Del Taco Expands in California’s Central Valley with New Bakersfield Location
- Del Taco Brings Back Fan Favorite Crispy Jumbo Shrimp and a New Honey Mango Twist
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Announces Preliminary Unaudited Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Sales Results
- Del Taco Sweetens Up its Menu with New Honey Mango Crispy Chicken
- 2021 ICR Conference
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Present and Host a Fireside Chat at the 23rd Annual ICR Conference on January 12, 2021
- Del Taco Brings Back Del-icious Holiday Gift Card Bonus Program
- Del Taco is Ringing in the “Tamaledays” with a Limited-Time Tamale Menu, Fiesta Packs and Family Friday Deals All Season Long
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results
- Del Taco Rocks Your World with New Cholula® Hot Sauce Crispy Chicken Tacos & Burritos, Loaded Fries & Breakfast Rollers
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results on October 15, 2020
- Del Taco Has Free Tacos & Taco Deals Every Saturday During Tacoberfest®, Starting with a FREE The Del Taco on National Taco Day
- Del Taco Restaurants 3Q20 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Preliminary Unaudited Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Sales Results
- Erin Levzow Joins Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. as Vice President Marketing Technology
- Del Taco Becomes ‘Del Guaco’ in Honor of National Guacamole Day, Dishing Out FREE Snack-Size Fresh Guac at its Nearly 600 “Guac-Thrus”
- Del Taco and Beyond Meat® Team Up with DoorDash to Offer Free Delivery for Plant-based Epic Beyond Burritos This Labor Day Weekend
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Present at CL King & Associates’ 18th Annual Best Ideas Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2020
- Del Taco Brings Bold New Flavors & Value to Crispy Chicken With Launch of New $1 Crispy Chicken Tacos and $5 Epic Burrito
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants 2Q20 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results on July 23, 2020
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Preliminary Unaudited Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Sales Results
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Changes to Virtual Format for 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal First Quarter 2020 Financial Results on May 4, 2020
- Del Taco Restaurants 1Q20 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Provides Business Update Related to COVID-19
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants 4Q19 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results on March 11, 2020
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Appoints Tim Hackbardt as Chief Marketing Officer
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Host Fireside Chat at the 22nd Annual ICR Conference on January 14, 2020
- 2020 ICR Conference
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Completes Refranchising of San Diego, California Market
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Completes Refranchising of Reno, Nevada Market
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results on Monday, October 21, 2019
- Del Taco Restaurants 3Q19 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Promotes Chad Gretzema to Chief Operating Officer
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results on Monday, July 29, 2019
- Del Taco Restaurants 2Q 2019 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2019 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Retains The Cypress Group to Lead Refranchising of Four Non-Core Western Markets
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal First Quarter 2019 Financial Results on Monday, May 6, 2019
- Del Taco Restaurants 1Q 2019 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants 4Q 2018 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results on Monday, March 18, 2019
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Announces Preliminary Unaudited Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2018 Sales Results and Updated Fiscal Year 2018 Guidance
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Present at the 21st Annual ICR Conference on January 14, 2019
- 21st Annual ICR Conference
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results on Tuesday, October 16, 2018
- Del Taco Restaurants 3Q 2018 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results on Thursday, July 26, 2018
- Del Taco Restaurants 2Q 2018 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Participate in Three Upcoming Investor Conferences
- Jefferies 2018 Global Consumer Conference
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal First Quarter 2018 Financial Results on Thursday, May 3, 2018
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results Wednesday, March 14, 2018
- Del Taco Restaurants 1Q 2018 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants 4Q17 Earnings Call
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Clarifies Comments Made at the ICR Conference
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. to Participate in the 20th Annual ICR Conference on January 8, 2018
- The Gift That Keeps On Giving: Del Taco Holiday Gift Cards