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Financing

Jack in the Box plans to buy Del Taco four years after selling Qdoba

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2021

The Bottom Line: The deal signals a shifting market in the restaurant business. But it also demonstrates why executives should reconsider overreacting to activist investors.

Financing

At Del Taco, food costs soar and so do prices

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2021

The Mexican chain said that labor challenges are costing it business but noted that sales have picked up in recent weeks.

Food

QSRs raise the bar on breakfast to compete for morning customers

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 22, 2021

Consumers are once again eating breakfast away from home, and quick-service concepts are vying for their business with upgraded menus.

Marketing

Del Taco launches its ‘Del Yeah’ loyalty program

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2021

The fast-food chain is the latest to introduce a rewards effort as one-to-one marketing takes hold at restaurants.

Food

Del Taco jumped several hurdles to bring Stuffed Quesadilla Tacos on the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 16, 2021

Consumers loved the idea of quesadilla-taco mashup, but it took some behind-the-scenes work to overcome operational challenges.

Food

Consumers rank their favorite tacos

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2021

These 10 chains serve the most craveable tacos, according to Technomic consumer data.

Food

Del Taco is combining quesadillas with tacos

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 26, 2021

The chain is introducing a line of Stuffed Quesadilla Tacos with either chicken or steak along with a line of caramel beverages.

Financing

Food and labor costs hit Del Taco as sales recover

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 23, 2021

The Mexican fast-food chain says its same-store sales rose 3.6% when compared with 2019 and all dayparts grew outside of breakfast.

Food

Del Taco, eager to get its breakfast business back, introduces breakfast tacos

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2021

The Mexican fast-food chain is introducing a trio of upgraded breakfast tacos as it banks on customers returning to their routines.

Food

It's no summer vacation for menu innovation

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 22, 2021

Taste Tracker: Old Chicago and Oath launch new pizzas; salads with global flavors debut at Noodles & Co. and Saladworks; bubbles pop at Dunkin’; and more menu news of the week.

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