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Del Taco sells six units to franchisee

October 13, 2011

Del Taco has sold its remaining six Phoenix restaurants to Desert Taco, its largest franchisee in Arizona.

Lead by Brent Veach, Desert Taco currently owns and operates 14 Del Tacos and will bring its total ownership to 20 of the area's 26 locations with this acquisition.

Desert Taco opened its first Del Taco in 1999.

"Brent Veach is an outstanding operator and champion of the Del Taco brand in Phoenix. These six additional locations give his organization valuable market penetration and demonstrate his long term commitment to Del Taco," said Jim Lyons, Del Taco's chief development officer and COO/Franchise.

Veach believes the market is a solid one for the brand.

"I am confident in the long-term viability of the Phoenix market," he said.

Del Taco has more than 525 restaurants in 17 states.

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