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Del Taco sets stage for New Jersey invasion

Del Taco announced that it will enter into the Northeast region with the signing of two development agreements in New Jersey, slated to begin opening in 2016.

January 23, 2015

Del Taco announced that it will enter into the Northeast region with the signing of two development agreements in New Jersey, slated to begin opening in 2016.  

"We are thrilled to officially announce these two new franchise partnerships, which will bring the first of many Del Taco restaurants to the Northeastern states," said Laura Tanaka, director of franchise development, in a company press release. "This is an exciting time for the company as we are in major growth mode and currently working with a number of franchise groups to continue our eastward expansion."

The first exclusive development territory for Monmouth, Middlesex and Somerset counties has been awarded to ADTDNJ LLC. The first location is tentatively scheduled to open in June 2016.

The second exclusive territory for Mercer, Burlington, Union and Essex counties has been awarded to Delite Mex Group.

Del Taco currently has 550 restaurants in 16 states.