Del Taco Announces Franchise Deal in San Jose.Business Editors & Restaurant Writers LAGUNA HILLS La·gu·na Hills A city of southern California southeast of Santa Ana. Population: 33,600. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2002 Del Taco Del Taco is a chain of North American fast-food restaurants specializing in Mexican-style offerings as well as American foods such as burgers, fries and shakes. The first Del Taco restaurant was founded in Yermo, California in 1961 by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson. today announced it has signed a franchise development agreement for six restaurants in the San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. area. "Northern California is a key franchise expansion market for Del Taco," said Ron Petty, president of Del Taco Inc. "Del Taco's growing in popularity in Northern California and this expansion supports our concentric circle growth plans to connect Del Taco's Southern California roots with Northern California." Since 1998, Del Taco has signed seven agreements for an additional 59 locations in Northern California. This development agreement adds to the strength of the Del Taco brand in Northern California, however, it does not finish the market. "We're still looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. quality operators for several areas in Northern California," added Petty. Del Taco is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. that operates, or franchises, 400 Mexican quick-service restaurants throughout the United States. Del Taco is the second largest Mexican restaurant chain in the United States with individual restaurant sales volumes that exceed all other Mexican quick-service competitors. Del Taco features fresh ingredients, made-to-order food, unique Mexican entrees and an American menu that includes double cheeseburgers, shakes and crinkle-cut fries. Del Taco restaurants are designed with a festive interior and drive-thru. |
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