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Del Taco Kicks Off 2022 Strong with Opening of First Fresh Flex Location Following Banner Year of Growth
**This article was originally posted on franchising.com on January 25, 2022**
Del Taco, the nation’s second largest Mexican QSR restaurant*, proudly opened the doors to its highly anticipated Fresh Flex location in Orlando last month. The new Fresh Flex design is fully tech enabled and includes options such as mobile app and third-party pick-up lockers, double drive-thru lanes with dedicated lanes for mobile orders and delivery providers, and designated parking lot areas for those who want to park and eat on the go. Fresh Flex locations are easily differentiated from the classic Del Taco look, as the new aesthetic glows brightly with the brand’s signature green palette and sun logo against contrasting grey and white walls.
The first of many planned locations to feature the new, modernized format, Del Taco’s Fresh Flex prototype has been a major driver in the brand’s accelerated franchise signings over the past year, which boomed especially in the Southeast region of the US.
“We are so incredibly proud of the ongoing momentum we have in our franchise business and in terms of signings over the past year throughout key markets in the Southeast and are looking forward to continuing that growth in 2022,” says John D. Cappasola, President and Chief Executive Officer of Del Taco. “By giving our franchise partners options like the new Fresh Flex layouts, it opens up a new realm of real estate possibilities and allows them to grow in a variety of new spaces while maximizing square-footage.”
Del Taco’s new Fresh Flex design has helped fuel a record year of franchise growth signing nine new multi-unit franchise deals in 2021 for 68 new restaurants across 10 states. The agreements will add restaurants across the country in states such as Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia, while also infilling western geography in California and Nevada.
“Access is key, now more than ever, and Fresh Flex is a great example of how we as a brand have adapted to becoming more relevant for our guests and franchisees,” says Cappasola. “We believe this model solidifies Del Taco’s ability to continue providing delicious, fresh food in a convenient and accessible format and that’s something we are proud to bring to the table.”
Del Taco’s most recent deal was signed late last month in partnership with a Travel Centers of America franchisee for a five store multi-state development agreement. This deal is expected to place Del Taco in five state-of-the-art travel centers, a new channel for the brand and yet another example of the flexibility of its Menu of Venues model.
Del Taco’s unique QSR+ positioning within the Mexican quick-service segment, and non-traditional growth capability presents great growth potential for experienced multi-unit operators and private equity firms looking to diversify portfolios. With development areas open across the U.S., Del Taco is continuing to seek multi-unit operators who are looking for the opportunity to claim a territory and grow alongside the company. To learn more about Del Taco’s franchise opportunity, visit www.deltacofranchise.com.
*By number of units
2022
- Del Taco Signs Two New Florida Deals 2022-12-15
- Jack In The Box Inc. Promotes Del Taco’s Chief Operating Officer Chad Gretzema To Brand President 2022-08-05
- Del Taco Continues Expansion in the Southeast with Plans to Enter Mississippi Market 2022-06-21
- Del Taco Signs New Multi-Unit Deal Continuing Growth in the Southeast Region 2022-05-18
- Jack in the Box Completes its Acquisition of Del Taco 2022-03-08
- How Del Taco Helps You Stand Out To Your Customers 2022-02-17
- 3 Ways Del Taco Supports Franchise Owners Like You 2022-02-10
- Del Taco Kicks Off 2022 Strong with Opening of First Fresh Flex Location Following Banner Year of Growth 2022-01-25
- Del Taco Opens First Fresh Flex Prototype in Florida to Wrap Successful Year of Growth 2022-01-19
2021
- Restaurant Finance Monitor Celebrates Del Taco’s Recent Expansion 2021-12-07
- Del Taco Expands Southeast Footprint with First North Carolina Deal 2021-10-06
- Del Taco Hits the Jackpot on New Multi-Unit Deal with Seasoned Las Vegas-Based Franchisee 2021-09-22
- Del Taco Signs New 10-Unit Franchise Development Agreement in Virginia Beach 2021-09-13
- Del Taco Group Expands Florida Development Agreement After Successful First Opening 2021-09-07
- Del Taco Strengthens Presence in Central California With New Multi-Unit Franchise Deal 2021-08-31
- Del Taco Fuels Southeast Growth With Multi-Unit Florida Panhandle Deal 2021-07-20
- Del Taco Fires Up Florida Development with New Multi-Unit Franchise Deal and New Restaurant Growth 2021-05-17
- Del Taco Opens New Truth or Consequences Location in New Mexico 2021-03-31
- Del Taco Announces Continued Growth & Expansion After Posting Its 8th Consecutive Year of Franchise Same Store Sales Growth** 2021-03-22
- DEL TACO DEBUTS REIMAGINED STORE DESIGN WITH “FRESH FLEX” PROTOTYPE 2021-01-05
2020
- Del Taco Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Expands Arizona Footprint 2020-08-25
- Del Taco Franchisee Jetz Foods Continues Healthy Growth 2020-08-19
- Del Taco Keeps Beating the COVID Odds 2020-07-27
- Third Generation Del Taco Operator Leads California Growth 2020-07-08
- Multi-Unit Operating Group Opens Third Del Taco Restaurant in 3 Years 2020-07-07
- Deals, Drive-Thru and Dedication Keep Del Taco Ahead of the Curve 2020-05-28
- Del Taco: Our Humble Beginnings 2020-04-28
- Del Taco Defers Franchise Royalty and Marketing Fees, Supports Community Through Drive-Thru and Free Delivery 2020-04-08
- Del Taco Opens Arizona Location 2020-03-02
- Del Taco in the News: Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® 2020-02-17
- Del Taco Ends 2019 with a Bang, Continues Stellar Growth with New and Existing Franchisees 2020-02-04
- Del Taco Opens 11th New Mexico Location 2020-01-15
- Del Taco Partners with New Multi-Brand Investors 2020-01-06
2019
- Del Taco Lands 10-Unit Development Deal 2019-12-11
- Del Taco Now Operating in 15 States, Brings Fresh Flavor to Alabama With New Store Opening 2019-11-26
- Del Taco’s Franchise Growth Driven by Loyal Fans, Effective Menu Innovation and Insights from the Corporate Team 2019-11-07
- Del Taco to Open in Phenix City, AL 2019-11-06
- 3 Ways Del Taco Corporate’s Leadership and Experience Bolster the Success of its Franchise Partners 2019-10-10
- Del Taco Reflects on Recent Successes, Including Sales of 2 Million Beyond Meat Tacos 2019-09-12
- Del Taco Grows in Georgia with Riverdale Opening 2019-08-14
- 20 Years of Pride: Del Taco Franchise Partner Brent Veach Continues to Grow 2019-07-24
- Del Taco’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Innovation Chad Gretzema Featured on QSRweb Podcast 2019-06-11
- A Family Business: Seasoned Del Taco Franchise Partner Opens Up the Opportunity to His Children 2019-05-29
- Del Taco Opens Second Seattle-Area Restaurant 2019-05-07
- Top-Performing Del Taco Franchise Partners Open New Locations in Michigan, Utah and Washington 2019-04-24
- 3 Reasons to Choose Del Taco as Your Next Bold Business Move 2019-03-27
- Growth plans, average unit volumes, rebranding, redesigns and much more are on the agenda at the Franchise Times Finance & Growth Conference 2019-03-13
- Hear What Franchise Partners are Saying About Del Taco 2019-02-27
- New Year, Fresh Franchise Opportunities with Del Taco 2019-01-30
- Del Taco Expands National Footprint with Multi-Unit Franchise Partners 2019-01-23
2018
- Del Taco Opens 37th Arizona Location 2018-12-11
- Proud as Del: 2018 National Leadership Conference Celebrates Growth 2018-10-31
- Del Taco Expands in Denver 2018-10-05
- Del Taco’s Brand Refresh Brings New Life to QSR Franchise Opportunity 2018-09-26
- Beyond Meat Dishes Up Plant-Based Options at Del Taco 2018-09-21
- Del Taco takes a jab at Taco Bell with new combo deal 2018-08-28
- Established Multi-Unit Franchisees Continue to Grow With Del Taco 2018-08-28
- Del Taco Brand Refresh, Positioning, and Hospitality Helping Build Even Stronger Sales 2018-08-21
- A Personal Touch Delivers for Del Taco 2018-07-31
- Del Taco hits 19 straight quarters of sales growth 2018-07-27
- Queen Creek OK's Del Taco restaurant at local Marketplace 2018-07-22
- Del Taco Training Helps New Franchisees Build Sustainable Success 2018-07-18
- Veterans in Franchising: Chris Beavor 2018-07-11
- Del Taco Celebrates Its 'Hardest-Working Hands' 2018-07-06
- Del Taco founder Ed Hackbarth makes appearance at grand opening of Corona location 2018-06-26
- Del Taco Starts Construction On Hwy 5 In Douglasville 2018-06-25
- Del Taco adds ‘Fresh Mexican Grill’ to branding 2018-06-21
- NRN announces 2018 Golden Chain Award winners 2018-06-21
- Del Taco Offers Variety, Value, Convenience, and Quality 2018-06-13
- Del Taco Expands Brand in "The Theme Park Capital of the World," Orlando 2018-05-31
- Del Taco Launches New Churro Dipper Shake As Part Of New Late Night Bites Menu 2018-05-24
- MenuMasters 2018: Epic Queso Chicken Burrito, Del Taco 2018-05-17
- Del Taco's ‘QSR Plus’ Position Continues to Pay Off 2018-05-08
- Surging Del Taco to Roll Out Value Menu Changes 2018-05-07
- Del Taco looks beyond the after-party crowd to feed professional night owls 2018-05-04
- Cinco de Mayo with Del Taco 2018-04-28
- Del Taco Opening 7 New Restaurants In Atlanta 2018-04-19
- Female Franchisees Find Success in Del Taco System 2018-03-28
- Del Taco Continues to Grow Throughout Sacramento 2018-03-23
- Del Taco Continues to Expand Throughout Los Angeles County 2018-03-22
- Del Taco to expand in Wayne, Macomb counties 2018-03-16
- DEL TACO COMPS UP FOR THE 17TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER 2018-03-16
- Why Del Taco is Thriving in Fast Food's Value War 2018-03-15
- Del Taco to roll out new app, expand delivery test with Grubhub 2018-03-15
- Millennials Discover Growth Opportunities at Del Taco 2018-03-06
- Del Taco's Growth Not Limited to Core Markets 2018-02-02
- Del Taco Accelerates Franchise Development Across Florida 2018-01-30
- Jimboy’s, Del Taco fuel growth for two, while dad helped Which Wich operator 2018-01-24
- Del Taco Opens 38th Las Vegas Location 2018-01-05
2017
- Del Taco is del-icious! 2017-12-15
- Del Taco Offers a “Ten-Dollar Burrito” for About Five Bucks With Newest Epic Lineup 2017-10-26
- Del Taco: We Want to Be Known for Value 2017-10-20
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results 2017-10-19
- Del Taco Launches New $1 Queso Chicken Roller, Bolstering Its Industry-Leading Buck and Under Menu 2017-09-28
- The Menu Strategy Spurring Del Taco's Success 2017-09-19
- Del Taco Signs Development Agreement for Athens, Georgia Territory 2017-09-18
- Del Taco Makes the Switch to Premium Queso Blanco 2017-08-29
- CNBC - Mad Money on Del Taco 2017-08-28
- Del Taco Impressing with Sales, Menu Innovations 2017-07-31
- Del Taco to introduce a premium queso — Queso Blanco 2017-07-28
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results 2017-07-27
- Del Taco Announces Franchise Incentive Program for 2017 2017-06-14
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2017 Financial Results 2017-05-04
- Del Taco Continues to Drive Franchise Growth in Southeast 2017-04-25
- Del Taco Signs Franchise Deal to Expand Presence in Georgia 2017-04-12
- Del Taco Unveils Epic 17-Ounce Breakfast Burrito 2017-03-20
- Del Taco Amps Up Expansion in Southeast 2017-03-07
- Del Taco Makes a Big Splash With Crispy Jumbo Shrimp Tacos and Burritos 2017-02-02
- Del Taco Marks Beginning of Significant Central California Expansion 2017-01-25
- Del Taco’s Turkey Now Has All the Flavor With 40-Percent Less Fat 2017-01-11
- Del Taco's Sales Up More than 5 Percent in 4Q 2017-01-10
- This Mexican chain doesn't want to be the 'sexy' new Chipotle — and that's why it's winning 2017-01-10
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Promotes John D. Cappasola, Jr. to President and Chief Brand Officer 2017-01-05
2016
- Del Taco Testing Mobile App in Sacramento 2016-12-16
- Del Taco to Expand Arizona Presence with 14 New Restaurants 2016-11-10
- Del Taco Introduces Platos: A Fresh New Dinner Option from a Drive-Thru 2016-11-03
- Del Taco Tops Wall Street Earnings Estimate! 2016-10-21
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results 2016-10-19
- Del Taco Announces Its Best Selling Menu Item Ever 2016-10-19
- Del Taco Continues to Drive Superior Sales Growth 2016-10-19
- Del Taco to Add Five New San Diego Locations 2016-09-23
- Del Taco Franchisee - Cracking the Glass Ceiling 2016-07-20
- Del Taco 2nd Quarter 2016 Fiscal Financial Results 2016-07-20
- Paul Murphy, President and CEO of Del Taco Restaurants Franchise 2016-07-13
- Del Taco Unveils a Taco Worthy of Its Name 2016-06-22
- FRANCHISING FOCUS: DEL TACO GROWS ON QUALITY, VALUE 2016-06-07
- DEL TACO'S MENU GETS EVEN MORE EPIC WITH THE NEW BACON RANCH CHICKEN AVOCADO EPIC BURRITO 2016-05-26
- DEL TACO 1Q SAME STORE SALES RISE DESPITE TRAFFICE DECLINE 2016-05-03
- How Del Taco and 11 more FT Dealmakers Landed Suitors 2016-04-04
- DEL TACO CEO DETAILS FORAY INTO PREMIUM ITEMS 2016-03-30
- DEL TACO OPENS NEW LOCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA 2016-03-25
- DEL TACO EARNS TOP HONORS FOR RECENT MERGER 2016-03-22
- DEL TACO SPICES UP BREAKFAST WITH MEXICAN CHORIZO 2016-03-20
- DEL TACO LEADS LIST OF FRANCHISE TIMES DEALMAKERS WINNERS 2016-03-15
- START TO FINISH: PAUL MURPHY 2016-03-14
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Announces Fiscal Forth Quarter and Fiscal year 2015 Financial Results 2016-03-07
- DEL TACO SIGNS NEW SIX-UNIT DEAL IN FLORIDA 2016-03-04
- DEL TACO INKS FRANCHISE DEAL TO ENTER PENNSYLVANIA 2016-02-23
- DEL TACO RESTAURANTS, INC. WINS 2016 FRANCHISE TIMES DEALMAKERS AWARD 2016-02-18
- DEL TACO'S NEW BEER BATTERED SHRIMP IS OFF THE HOOK 2016-02-04
- CEO - DEL TACO CAN WEATHER ANY SHOCK 2016-02-02
- JOHN CAPPASOLA: A MARKETING LEADER TO TACO 'BOUT 2016-02-01
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Announces Preliminary Unaudited Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2015 Sales Results and Updated 2015 Guidance 2016-01-11
- DEL TACO ADDS 16 OPTIONS TO 'BUCK & UNDER' MENU 2016-01-04
2015
- DEL TACO CONTINUES GROWTH IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST 2015-12-21
- DEL TACO INTRODUCES NEW FRESHLY GRILLED CARNE ASADA 2015-11-06
- DEL TACO EXECUTIVE OUTLINES BRAND RELAUNCH 2015-10-20
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results 2015-10-19
- DEL TACO EXPANDS IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA 2015-09-29
- DEL TACO HANDCRAFTS NEW ENSALADAS IN HOUSE 2015-09-02
- DEL TACO ENTERS TENNESSEE! 2015-07-30
- DEL TACO Q2 SALES RISE 6% 2015-07-28
- DEL TACO OFFERS THREE NEW FRESCA BOWLS 2015-07-23
- DEL TACO DEBUTS BACON CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR FRIES 2015-07-13
- DEL TACO EYES GROWTH AFTER COMPLETING MERGER 2015-06-30
- DEL TACO HIGHLIGHTS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2015-06-30
- DEL TACO ADDS AVOCADO TO UNFRESHING BELIEVABLE MENU 2015-06-08
- DEL TACO 1ST QUARTER SALES RISE AHEAD OF MERGER 2015-05-11
- DEL TACO ADDS BACON TO DAYLONG BREAKFAST MENU 2015-03-16
- DEL TACO CHAIN TO BE BOUGHT BY CHICAGO RESTAURANT COMPANY 2015-03-12
- DEL TACO SEES EPIC SALES RESULTS WITH EXPANSION INTO THE SOUTH 2015-03-02
- DEL TACO TALKS BANNER YEAR AND PRODUCT INNOVATION AT 2015 FRANCISE EXPO SOUTH 2015-02-03
- NEW DEALS TAKE DEL TACO TO NORTHEAST 2015-01-22
2014
- DEL TACO PARTNERS WITH JENNIE-O FOR TURKEY RECIPE 2014-12-24
- DEL TACO CONTINUES MIDWEST EXPANSION 2014-11-21
- DEL TACO LIMITED TIME CARNITAS MENU ITEMS RETURN 2014-11-06
- LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM 2014-09-29
- DEL TACO CONTINUES EXPANSION THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST 2014-09-23
- QSR: DEL TACO TURNS 50 2014-09-15
- ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER - THE BEST OF OC: BEST TACO 2014-09-15
- DEL TACO INTRODUCES BOWLS FULL OF FRESHNESS FOR JUST $4 2014-09-03
- OC METRO - PAUL MURPHY, CEO 2014-09-01
- DEL TACO EARNS HIGH MARKS AS 'BEST VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY' IN ANNUAL CONSUMER SURVEY 2014-08-19
- DEL TACO OFFERS INCENTIVES FOR NEW MULTIUNIT FRANCHISEES 2014-07-29
- QSR: STRAIGHT FROM THE C-SUIT 2014-07-15
- MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE: 2014 MVP AWARDS - NACHHATTAR CHANDI 2014-07-15
- MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE: 2014 MVP AWARDS - PAUL HITZELBERGER 2014-07-15
- MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE: 2014 MVP AWARDS - SAM ANABI 2014-07-15
- DEL TACO'S NEW MENU ITEMS TURN UP THE FLAVOR ON THE BUCK & UNDER MENU 2014-05-01
- DEL TACO HOLDINGS, INC.COMPLETES $260 MILLION DEBT REFINANCE 2014-04-29
- Del Taco Refinances $260M in Debt 2014-04-29
- Del Taco Franchisees Honored with MVP Awards 2014-04-11
- DEL TACO FRANCHISEES HONORED WITH THREE MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE MAGAZINE MVP AWARDS 2014-04-10
- Del Taco Launches New Breakfast Tacos 2014-04-03
- New Breakfast Tacos & Free Hashbrowns at Del Taco 2014-04-02
- Del Taco Introduces New Epic Surf & Turf Burrito 2014-03-05
- DEL TACO CELEBRATES RECORDING-BREAKING SALES 2014-02-05
- Del Taco Celebrates Record-Breaking Sales 2014-02-05
- Del Taco Makes a Splash With Return of Crispy Shrimp 2014-02-05
- Del Taco hits refresh 2014-01-12
- Del Taco trots out turkey tacos, aiming at dieters 2014-01-07
- Del Taco Puts Turkey Tacos on Menu 2014-01-07
- DEL TACO INTRODUCES TURKEY TACOS 2014-01-06
- Del Taco Offers New, Lean Turkey Tacos 2014-01-06
2013
- Del Taco rolls out lower-fat turkey tacos 2013-12-31
- Del Taco NOW Open 2013-12-16
- FIRST LOOK -- Del Taco Testing Turkey Meat 2013-11-22
- Lansner: Better burritos, better economy? Del Taco's Epic' changes to its value concept suggest consumers are beginning to spend again. 2013-11-11
- DEL TACO INTRODUCES BURRITOS OF EPIC PROPORTIONS - Epic BurritosTM Feature Epic Size and Flavors **Free Medium Drink with Purchase Nov. 11-20** 2013-11-07
- Del Taco aims at fast casual segment with 'Epic Burrito' launch 2013-11-07
- Del Taco Gets Epic 2013-11-07
- Del Taco to open Wednesday in east Montgomery Eatery to serve Mexican as well as American fare 2013-10-26
- Del Taco Strengthens Leadership Team As Company Continues Aggressive Growth 2013-09-04
- Del Taco Introduces New CrunchTada Tostada and CrunchTada Pizzas 2013-09-04
- Seven New Franchise Groups Commit to Developing 39 New Del Taco Restaurants; Company Eyes 5 New Multi-Unit Markets 2013-08-20
- Del Taco In Midst of Brand Relaunch After Nearly 50 Years 2013-07-08
- Del Taco Opens in San Marcos, Texas 2013-06-19
- Del Taco Relaunches Brand with Refreshed Restaurants, New Menus and More! Q&A with CEO Paul Murphy 2013-05-20
- With New Menus and Advertising Campaign in Place, Del Taco Finalizes Mission of Brand Re-launch �Multifaceted Plan to Improve, Differentiate Experience and Perceptions� 2013-04-24
- Del Taco to debut revamped menu 2013-04-22
- Del Taco Opens First Alabama Location in Dothan -- First of 20 Planned Locations by Premier Hospitality Developer/Operator Larry Blumberg & Associates -- 2013-04-02
- Del Taco Holdings, Inc. Completes $215 Million Debt Refinance 2013-04-01
- Del Taco to Open in Round Rock, Texas 2013-03-11
- Del Taco welcomed to Grand Junction 2013-01-23
- Del Taco Opens in Grand Junction, Colo. 2013-01-22
- Del Taco Opens in Grand Junction 2013-01-21
2012
- Holland Del Taco Opens with Toy Drive 2012-12-10
- Del Taco Coming to Dothan 2012-11-29