Del Taco's Senior Director of Franchising Marc Mushkin Earns CFE(R); Designation from the International Franchise Association Denotes Professionalism, Training and Education.

LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- Industry veteran Marc Mushkin, senior director of franchising at Del Taco, the nation's No. 2 Mexican quick-serve chain, has earned his Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation from the International Franchise Association.

The purpose of the CFE designation is to certify the highest standards of quality training and education for franchise professionals.

Since joining Del Taco in 2004, Mushkin's franchise efforts have resulted in the company signing 19 new franchise groups for more than 75 new restaurants. Mushkin has more than 20 years experience in full- and quick-service restaurant franchising as well as operations and marketing.

"This designation reinforces the quality approach to franchising that Marc Mushkin has displayed at Del Taco for the past two years," said Ron Petty, president of development for Sagittarius Brands, parent company of Del Taco.

The Institute for Certified Franchise Executives (ICFE) offers the Certified Franchise Executive program to enhance professionalism in franchising. Candidates must complete a specific curriculum that includes diversity, franchise recruitment, franchise relations, franchise law and regulations, human resource management, operations and marketing.

About Del Taco

Founded in 1964, Del Taco operates or franchises more than 460 restaurants in 14 states. Del Taco offers a full range of made-to-order Mexican items such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and American favorites including cooked-to-order burgers, fries and shakes. Del Taco uses fresh ingredients including hand-made salsa, fresh produce, freshly grated cheddar cheese, chicken grilled every hour and lard-free beans made from scratch. Additional information is available at www.deltaco.com.