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Del Taco

Financing

Higher prices, especially for delivery, drive sales growth at Del Taco

Del Taco, the Mexican fast-food restaurant chain, said its sales increased last quarter thanks to higher menu prices and higher charges from third-party delivery orders.

Financing

Del Taco has big plans for its new prototype

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features John Cappasola, CEO of the Mexican QSR chain, talking about development and the shift to the drive-thru.

Food

Menu favorites get tweaked and seasonal specials return

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2021

Taste Tracker: Boston Market launches a chicken sandwich, Panda Express brings back a Chinese New Year signature, Panera adds two new flatbreads and wings take off in new flavors and formats.

Financing

Del Taco’s sales improve, but not everywhere

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2021

Franchisee-owned stores saw strong sales last quarter, but company stores were left behind. The differences were largely regional.

Operations

Inside Del Taco’s new ‘flexible’ prototype

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2021

The chain is the latest to debut a new design focused on takeout and seeking more flexible real estate options.

Marketing

Restaurants are pushing gift card sales, but consumers are slower to respond

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 04, 2020

Operators are counting on holiday gift cards to boost revenue but sales are down.

Food

Restaurant menus move into winter and holiday mode

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 24, 2020

Taste Tracker: Bennigan’s spirited cocktails, Logan’s party packs, Taziki’s festive starters and shakes with Christmas flavors

Financing

Del Taco finds fewer seats equals greater profits

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 16, 2020

The Mexican fast-food chain has largely recovered, even as its dining rooms remain closed, and its profits are up.

Food

Big flavors come onto menus at full speed

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2020

Taste Tracker: New items bet on pumpkin and spice beyond lattes, accents from around the world, and the bolder the better.

Food

Menus get creative with chicken this fall

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 06, 2020

Taste Tracker: Boston Market’s new flavor combos, Buffalo Wings & Rings goes Korean and veggie variations continue to trend at Ike’s and other chains.

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