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304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Del Taco is a U.S.-based fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired menu staples like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas—plus a few signature twists that helped the brand stand out, including crinkle-cut fries and a strong breakfast business in many markets.
In recent years, Del Taco’s story has been shaped by ownership changes and restaurant network optimization (openings, closures, and refranchising). Because restaurant counts and control can shift quickly, the most dependable current metrics come from parent-company filings and press releases tied to transactions.
Del Taco by the Numbers
- Restaurant footprint: operates and franchises more than 550 restaurants (Oct 2025, transaction release)
- Sale price (announced): $115 million cash (Oct 2025)
- Restaurant openings/closures: 14 opened and 32 closed (FY2025)
- Beyond Meat launch: 2 million Beyond Tacos sold in first 2 months (2019)
- Historical revenue: $505 million (2018)
Key Del Taco Metrics
| Metric | Value | Year (as reported) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants operated + franchised | More than 550 | Oct 2025 | Jack in the Box press release |
| Sale price (announced) | $115 million (cash) | Oct 2025 | Jack in the Box press release |
| Openings / closures | 14 opened; 32 closed | Fiscal 2025 | FY2025 earnings release |
| Beyond Tacos sold (launch) | 2 million (first 2 months) | 2019 | Business Insider |
| Revenue | $505 million | 2018 | Del Taco 2018 annual report (PDF) |
| Net income | $18 million | 2018 | Del Taco 2018 annual report (PDF) |
What Del Taco Is Known For
- Menu range: core tacos and burritos plus fries, shakes, and breakfast items.
- Value positioning: frequent deals and combo/value menu strategies are central to the brand.
- Innovation tests: plant-based and limited-time menu items have been used to drive traffic spikes.
FAQ
How many Del Taco locations are there?
In an October 2025 transaction announcement, Jack in the Box stated Del Taco operates and franchises more than 550 restaurants.
Who owns Del Taco?
Jack in the Box announced a definitive agreement in October 2025 to sell Del Taco to Yadav Enterprises for $115 million in cash (expected to close later, subject to conditions).
How fast did Del Taco’s Beyond Meat tacos sell?
Business Insider reported Del Taco sold 2 million Beyond Tacos in the product’s first two months.
