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Del Taco

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Del Taco has sold nearly 2M Beyond Tacos

The company is doubling down on plant-based Beyond Meat by adding it to burritos.

Financing

Del Taco puts its hope in the Beyond Taco

The Mexican QSR says the product has helped reverse a steep traffic slide in the first quarter.

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Del Taco

May 03, 2019

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Financing

Meat-free items emerge as a new fast-food battleground

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2019

Taco Bell, Burger King, Carl's Jr., White Castle and others are offering more vegetarian items, but vegetarians aren’t necessarily the target.

Financing

Chains face a potential avocado shortage

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2019

Prices have spiked following President Trump’s threat to close the Mexican border, says RB’s The Bottom Line. That’s bad news for Chipotle and others.

Financing

Weather has hit Del Taco’s sales this year

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2019

But the company believes upcoming initiatives, including a plant-based Beyond Meat Taco, will help reverse its fortunes.

Financing

Del Taco to sell restaurants to franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2019

"Strategic" refranchising to reduce company portfolio to 45% by 2020.

Financing

Del Taco stock plunges after traffic falls

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2018

The company sold too many $1 Chicken Quesadilla Snackers without luring new customers.

Financing

With traffic challenged, fast food turns up the marketing heat

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2018

Deals and gimmicks show how competitive QSR is, but there are definite dangers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

What restaurant chain could be sold next?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2018

Several companies have gone private this year. RB’s The Bottom Line takes a look at who could go next.