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Del Taco adding five new multi-unit markets

August 21, 2013

Seven new franchise groups have committed to developing 39 new Del Taco restaurants across the country, including Central California, Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina and Texas. Simultaneously, the company has announced five new markets for multiunit development and a search for new franchise partners.

The news comes as Del Taco continues its expansion beyond its Southern California roots to new markets in the East through new franchisees as well as new company restaurants.

"We welcome our new partners to the Del Taco family," said Paul Murphy, CEO of Del Taco. "Clearly, they recognize the opportunity Del Taco provides to those who want to combine their professional strengths and experience with a brand that can deliver."

The new restaurants will be developed throughout the next 10 years along with other commitments by franchisees that are already in place and new corporate restaurants. The first ever Del Taco restaurant in Alabama opened earlier this year. The next new market to open will be in Oklahoma, which is scheduled for the end of 2013.

The new markets where Del Taco is looking to develop multiunits and add new franchise partners include Seattle/Portland (60 restaurants), Houston/San Antonio (65 restaurants), Southern Georgia (Macon/Augusta/Savannah, 22 restaurants), Tampa/St. Petersburg (44 restaurants), and Charleston, S.C. (nine restaurants).

Currently, Del Taco has more than 550 restaurants in 18 states.

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