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Tom Rose Named Del Taco Brand President
Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced that Tom Rose will assume the role of Del Taco Brand President, effective immediately. He replaces Chad Gretzema, who has stepped down from the role to pursue a new opportunity.
Rose is a 30-plus-year veteran in the restaurant business with a proven track record in various corporate and franchise leadership roles. Most recently, he consulted Jack in the Box on the recent initiative to improve the company-owned Kansas City market.
Before supporting Jack in the Box, Rose spent a decade as...
Del Taco Gets Smoky and Sweet with New Honey Chipotle BBQ Brisket
Today Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick-service restaurant*, announced the introduction of its NEW Honey Chipotle BBQ Brisket: three items filled with 16-hour pit-smoked pulled beef brisket and smoky honey chipotle BBQ sauce. Starting August 24, Del Taco guests can order the Honey Chipotle BBQ Brisket Quesadilla, Epic Honey Chipotle BBQ Brisket & Bacon Burrito, and Honey Chipotle BBQ Brisket & Bacon Fries for a limited time at locations nationwide.
"Our Del Taco® Better Mex® brand promise includes providing our guests with elevating...
Del Taco Launches New Multi-Experience & Multi-Tiered Del Yeah! Rewards App
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s second largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, has introduced its new loyalty app, Del Yeah! Rewards, in partnership with Cheetah Digital. The new app will offer an engaging reward platform where guests can earn more free food, experiences and more and level up in the app’s new tiered system. The new Del Yeah! Rewards loyalty program features four tiers that unlock exciting offers, rewards and experiences, which increase along with usage of the app...
Del Taco Introduces New Freshly Grilled Chicken Taco Packs Starting at $5
Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick-service restaurant*, expanded its value offerings to include NEW Freshly Grilled Chicken Taco Packs that offer guests quality and value all rolled into one. Starting at $5**, guests can choose from three packs consisting of the brand’s popular grilled chicken items, including the Grilled Chicken Taco, Chicken Cheddar Rollers and the Grilled Chicken Stuffed Quesadilla Taco, plus a small fountain drink.
“As guests continue to be impacted by rising costs and tightening of budgets, we know...
Del Taco Brings Back Popular Shedded Pork Carnitas for a Limited Time
Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick-service restaurant*, today announced the return of fan-favorite Carnitas for a limited time. To celebrate, Del Taco is giving their Del Yeah!™ Rewards members early access to their Carnitas menu items on Wednesday, May 17, offering 30% OFF any Carnitas item for the day**. Plus, FREE Delivery on everything through Sunday, June 11***. Del Taco's slow-braised, shredded pork Carnitas are now available to order in popular menu items including the Stuffed Quesadilla Taco...
Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Earnings
Jack in the Box Inc. financial results for the Jack in the Box and Del Taco segments in the second quarter, ended April 16, 2023.
"The momentum in our business continued throughout the second quarter, reflected in outstanding sales, positive net unit growth, improved margin performance and the signing of a development agreement for expansion into Mexico," said Darin Harris, Jack in the Box Chief Executive Officer. "Over the last year we have been focused on the execution of our strategy, and the results are beginning to show. We look...
Del Taco Celebrates “The Last Great Value Menu” With 20 Twenty Free Program All Month Long
Del Taco, the nation’s second largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, is ringing in the New Year by celebrating their everyday affordable “20 Under $2” Menu with their guests. Arguably the last great value menu in the quick service category, Del Taco will be giving Del Yeah!™ Rewards members one free select “20 Under $2” Menu** item every day in January with any $3 purchase*** with their 20 Twenty Free Program. To access program offers guests must download the...
Jack in the Box Announces Partnership with The Cypress Group to Help with Refranchising of Del Taco
Jack in the Box Inc. today announced that it has partnered with The Cypress Group, a leading restaurant and franchise investment banking firm, to manage the sale of certain company-owned Del Taco restaurants, which currently make up roughly half of the brand’s total restaurant count, to existing and new franchisees.
The sale process will begin immediately and represents the next step toward asset-light portfolio optimization of the Del Taco system, positioning it for future growth.
Cypress has more than 30 years...
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