Quick service Mexican-menu chain Del Taco has signed two development agreements in New Jersey that will see the chain enter the Northeast region starting in 2016. The first exclusive development territory for Monmouth, Middlesex and Somerset counties has been awarded to ADTDNJ LLC, an experienced restaurant team that, having been owner/operators of Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin-Robbins, has in-depth knowledge of the New Jersey real estate market. Their operating partner has over 15 years of operational experience with national brands such as Arby’s, McDonald’s and IHOP. The first location is tentatively scheduled to open in June 2016. The second exclusive territory for Mercer, Burlington, Union and Essex counties has been awarded to Delite Mex Group, a company that has owned and operated several Dunkin’ Donuts locations, four gas stations and convenience stores, over the past 25 years. Currently with 550 restaurants in 16 states, this latest expansion supports the company’s strategic growth initiatives to expand the Del Taco’s fresh, made-to-order Mexican and American concept across the country.“We are thrilled to officially announce these two new franchise partnerships, which will bring the first of many Del Taco restaurants to the Northeastern states,” said Laura Tanaka, Director, Franchise Development. “This is an exciting time for the company as we are in major growth mode and currently working with a number of franchise groups to continue our eastward expansion.”
CATEGORY: Quick Service
Chain Name: Del Taco
Company Name: Del Taco LLC
Street Address: 25521 Commercentre Dr., Lake Forest, California 92630
Tel: 949/462-9300 Fax: 949/462-7444
Email: publicrelations@deltaco.com Website: www.deltaco.com & www.deltacofranchise.com
Menu Specialty: Fresh, made-to-order classic Mexican menu including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and American menu of hamburgers, fries and shakes.
Introduced: In Yermo, California in 1964 by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson
No. of Locations: 550 in 16 states
Areas of Operation: National
Types of Location: Freestanding pad, end cap and conversions
BusinessType (corp., franchise, jv): Franchise
Size Req’d: 1500 to 2800 sq.ft.
Special Requirements (patio, drive-thru, etc): Drive-thru, near anchored centers, offices, schools, hospitals, etc. Parking for 25 to 30. Population of 35,000 or more in trade area. Passing traffic of at least 25,000 vehicles daily.
Contact Name: Paul Murphy – CEO
Mike Lucero – Vice President, Franchise Development, Real Estate
John Druse – Vice President, Design & Construction
Eric Grundmeier – Vice President, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance
David Wetzel – Vice President, Franchise Operations
Laura Tanaka – Director, Franchise Development (949/462-7379 ltanaka@deltaco.com)
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PARENT COMPANY: Del Taco LLC, Lake Forest, California
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