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Del Taco

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Jack in the Box’s Del Taco deal was more expensive than it seems

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2022

The Bottom Line: Executives argued that “synergies” made the deal more palatable. But it’s taking a while for those cost savings to take hold. Investors have responded accordingly.

Financing

Jack in the Box puts its company-run Del Taco restaurants up for sale

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2022

The company has hired the investment banking firm Cypress Group to market 300 Del Taco restaurants to franchisees.

Financing

As conditions stabilize, Jack in the Box sees sales improve

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2022

The company, which also owns Del Taco, said sales accelerated at the end of last quarter, while more dining rooms reopen and supply chain disruptions ease.

Leadership

Chad Gretzema named Del Taco brand president

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2022

John Cappasola has stepped down as the chain’s chief executive following its sale to Jack in the Box.

Financing

Del Taco to pay $50M to settle a wage-and-hour lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2022

The claims date back a decade. Parent company Jack in the Box, which acquired the taco chain in March, said it anticipated the payout.

Financing

Jack in the Box finds the ‘perfect fit’ in Del Taco

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2022

The two California-based fast-food chains completed their merger this week. Here’s a look at some of the changes that could come to the taco chain.

Financing

Del Taco gets back on its growth track

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain’s new prototype, opened last month in Orlando, is the centerpiece of a new franchising strategy.

Financing

Del Taco makes a bet on value

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2022

The Bottom Line: At a time when prices are taking off, the Mexican fast-food chain is pushing value hoping to resonate with customers by “zigging when everybody is zagging.”

Marketing

Del Taco launches a new value menu

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 05, 2022

The company’s "20 Under $2” menu features a large number of new and existing products.

Financing

Why a Del Taco sale was inevitable

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 10, 2021

The Bottom Line: The fast-food taco chain has been unable to gain traction with investors since it went public seven years ago and industry trends made a sale likely.

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