Del Taco Names Helen Trent Director of Franchise Sales.Business Editors LAGUNA HILLS La·gu·na Hills A city of southern California southeast of Santa Ana. Population: 33,600. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2001 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. Inc. today announced that Helen Trent has been named director of franchise sales. Trent joins Del Taco with more than 25 years of experience in franchise sales and management, franchisee relations and operations as well as real estate development. "Helen Trent's specific expertise in franchise sales will be a strong asset to the Del Taco brand as we continue to grow our franchise operations," said Ron Petty, Del Taco president. "We are pleased to have her on board." Prior to joining Del Taco, Trent held franchise sales and management positions for Burger King Corp., allied Domecq (Dunkin Donuts, Baskin Robbins and Togo's) and Foodmaker Inc. She is a graduate of the Florida International University Florida International University, primarily at University Park, Miami; coeducational; chartered 1965, opened 1972. A research university, it has 18 colleges and schools and many specialized centers and institutes, including those in biomedical engineering, database . 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, more than 385 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 crin·kle v. crin·kled, crin·kling, crin·kles v.intr. 1. To form wrinkles or ripples. 2. To make a soft crackling sound; rustle. v.tr. To cause to crinkle. cut fries. Del Taco restaurants are designed with a festive interior and drive thru. |
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