Iconic Southern California-based Legacy Brand Officially Commences Business Operations Under New Parent Company
Lake Forest, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant* and a storied fast casual brand for more than 50 years, has officially entered a new chapter. Now part of a growing franchise portfolio owned by Yadav Enterprises, which operates more than 300 franchise restaurants nationwide, Del Taco today announced the formal start of business operations under the Yadav umbrella. Founded in 1964, Del Taco is known for its craveable menu of Mexican-inspired and American favorites. The brand operates 600+ locations across the country.
“For more than five decades, Del Taco has been a beloved restaurant chain supported by loyal guests who have fueled a special and unique culture that continues to set the brand apart,” said Anil Yadav, the CEO of Yadav Enterprises. “Our recent acquisition of the Del Taco brand aligns perfectly with our long-term growth vision, and we are excited to support the next Del Taco evolution, while honoring the amazing legacy that has defined the brand for more than a half-century.”
Del Taco, which will remain headquartered in Lake Forest, California, joins an impressive roster of notable Yadav Enterprises franchise brands. In addition to being the largest Jack in the Box, Denny’s and TGI Friday’s franchisee, Yadav Enterprises also is the franchisor for Taco Cabana, a Mexican-inspired dining chain with 150 locations throughout Texas, and Nick The Greek, a Mediterranean fast-casual concept with more than 90 restaurants and growing.
“I started my restaurant journey as a teenage fry cook at Jack in the Box, worked my way through the system, and eventually became a franchisee – learning valuable lessons along the way that have served me well as both franchisee and franchisor, and will continue to do so as we officially initiate operations for Del Taco,” added Yadav. “With a unique perspective working on both sides of the business, along with tremendous admiration for franchisees, I am enthusiastic by the opportunity this venerable brand presents and optimistic about the bright future ahead for Del Taco and its franchise partners.”
For more information about the Del Taco brand, and to find your nearest location, visit DelTaco.com.
* By number of units.
About Del Taco
Voted Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA Today’s 2025 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards, Del Taco offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites, such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant’s working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco’s menu items taste better because they are made with real, quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco.
Founded in 1964, Del Taco now serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco’s commitment to providing guests with real food at a real value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit DelTaco.com.
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