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Del Taco expands in Central California

Del Taco will develop 27 restaurants in the Central California region

September 29, 2015

Del Taco Restaurants has announced that three new groups have recently signed to develop 27 new Del Taco restaurants within the Central California region. Three new locations are slated to begin opening within the next six months, according to a company press release. Mike Sater, one of BP/Tesoro ARCO and AM/PM’s largest West Coast franchisees, is leading the opening of the two new Central California stores.

"As a Sater family favorite, Del Taco’s delicious food is what initially drew me to the brand," Sater said. "Combined with the company’s longstanding commitment to quality and freshness, the economic opportunity involved, and the enormous potential for growth, the decision to go with Del Taco to diversify my portfolio was a natural fit."

Sater signed a 20-store development agreement that includes six counties in the central valley, the release stated. His first two Del Taco stores will open in Fresno, California, and Clovis, California, and a third is planned for Merced, California.

"It’s an exciting time for the Del Taco brand, and we’ve continued to attract a number of notable and experienced franchisees looking to build upon their existing portfolios," said Laura Tanaka, Del Taco director of franchise development. "We’re currently focusing on recruiting new franchise partners to continue our growth and development in the Bay Area and Northern California, as well as many other areas of the nation where exclusive territories are available."

Del Taco has nearly 550 restaurants in 16 states.