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5 days ago
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Del Taco Is Kicking Up The Flavor with NEW Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas
PLUS, Funnel Cake Fries and Independence Poppers are back, bringing a flavor-packed menu perfect for summer Carnitas Funnel Cake Fries Independence Poppers LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco is taking summer seriously with the launch of its NEW Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas — slow-cooked for hours and simmered in authentic spices and topped with a kick of their NEW Roasted Salsa Roja made from fire-roasted tomatillos and smoky chipotle peppers. This combination of flavors brings that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth flavor to their tender, juicy pork carnitas. Now available in four tasty options, including Street Tacos and Loaded Fries, the carnitas lineup delivers bold flavor all summer long. Del Taco is also bringing back their Independence Poppers drinks and celebrating the return of the crispy, golden Funnel Cake Fries — satisfying and delicious, these limited-time treats are designed for summer celebrations of all kinds. 'Our guests want food that tastes great, that's made from real ingredients and fits their budget, and that's exactly what this new carnitas lineup delivers,' said Sarah McAloon, interim president of Del Taco. 'We're proud as Del to offer this new slow-cooked Carnitas line up made with real and tasty Salsa Roja everyone can enjoy, paired with fun seasonal menu items that say 'Del Yeah!' to bold, real flavor.' Meet the New Carnitas and available system-wide for a limited time, June 17 through Aug. 11, 2025: NEW Carnitas Combo Burrito: Tender, slow-cooked shredded pork carnitas loaded with fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and our new roasted salsa roja, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. NEW Carnitas Street Tacos (3 per order): Tender, slow-cooked shredded pork carnitas topped with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and our new roasted salsa roja, all wrapped in a warm corn tortilla. NEW Carnitas Loaded Fries: Crinkle Cut Fries topped with tender, slow-cooked shredded pork carnitas, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, our new roasted salsa roja, secret sauce, diced onions and chopped cilantro. NEW Carnitas Quesadilla: Tender, slow-cooked shredded pork carnitas, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and our new roasted salsa roja, folded in a flour tortilla and flat-grilled to perfection. Crave More? Del Taco Has It Covered. Funnel Cake Fries A twist on a classic, fan fave fair food, these delicious Funnel Cake Fries are fried until golden brown and crispy then dusted with powdered sugar. Independence Poppers – This treat has strawberry fruit flavored popping boba pearls mixed with blue raspberry flavor and refreshing Sprite® or lemonade over ice or in a creamy vanilla shake. Independence Lemonade Poppers with Minute Maid® Zero Sugar Lemonade Independence Sprite® Poppers Independence Regular Shake Poppers Whether in the mood for tender, juicy Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas, sweet and crispy Funnel Cake Fries or refreshing Independence Poppers, this summer menu offers a bold new reason to head to Del Taco. For more information on these summertime menu additions and to find the nearest Del Taco location, visit ©2025 Del Taco LLC About Del TacoVoted Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA Today's 2024 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards, Del Taco offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant's working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco's menu items taste better because they are made with real, quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco. Founded in 1964, Del Taco now serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco's commitment to providing guests with real food at a real value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit Photos accompanying this announcement are available at CONTACT: Contact: Paul-Michel Donahie, Champion pdonahie@ in to access your portfolio
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12-06-2025
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Del Taco expands to Louisville with new franchise agreement
Mexican quick-service restaurant chain Del Taco has unveiled plans for a significant expansion into the Louisville, Kentucky area through a five-store development agreement with new franchisee and local restaurant operator Karan Pandher. This move is Del Taco's first entry into the Louisville market. Pandher will lead the development and management of the five upcoming Del Taco outlets. Pandher stated: 'Bringing Del Taco to Louisville has been an incredibly exciting journey for me. The journey with Del Taco so far has been great and smooth.' 'As someone deeply invested in this city, I'm proud to introduce a concept that doesn't just serve great food but also creates jobs, builds connections and adds something new to Louisville's vibrant food scene.' The restaurants will showcase the chain's latest Fresh Flex design, intended to enhance customer experience with dual drive-through lanes and convenient pick-up lockers. These features cater to mobile app orders and third-party delivery services, streamlining the process for both customers and delivery personnel. Del Taco's dishes are made with premium ingredients such as freshly grilled meats, house-grated cheddar and hand-chopped pico de gallo. The menu features fan favourites such as crinkle-cut fries and Epic Burritos, all freshly prepared on-site. While the specific locations of the new Louisville restaurants are still under consideration, Del Taco anticipates the first opening in 2026 and 2027. Del Taco director of franchise development Dustin Thompson stated: 'Our team is excited to welcome Karan to the Del Taco family.' 'He possesses the entrepreneurial spirit, operational expertise and passion for our brand that we look for in franchisees. This agreement represents a significant step in our strategic expansion plans across the Midwest. This announcement builds upon our recent development agreement for ten stores in the neighbouring DMA [Designated Market Area] of Indianapolis.' The announcement follows a February 2025 agreement to launch 10 new locations in the state of Indiana. "Del Taco expands to Louisville with new franchise agreement" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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Del Taco expands to Louisville with new franchise agreement
Mexican quick-service restaurant chain Del Taco has unveiled plans for a significant expansion into the Louisville, Kentucky area through a five-store development agreement with new franchisee and local restaurant operator Karan Pandher. This move is Del Taco's first entry into the Louisville market. Pandher will lead the development and management of the five upcoming Del Taco outlets. Pandher stated: 'Bringing Del Taco to Louisville has been an incredibly exciting journey for me. The journey with Del Taco so far has been great and smooth.' 'As someone deeply invested in this city, I'm proud to introduce a concept that doesn't just serve great food but also creates jobs, builds connections and adds something new to Louisville's vibrant food scene.' The restaurants will showcase the chain's latest Fresh Flex design, intended to enhance customer experience with dual drive-through lanes and convenient pick-up lockers. These features cater to mobile app orders and third-party delivery services, streamlining the process for both customers and delivery personnel. Del Taco's dishes are made with premium ingredients such as freshly grilled meats, house-grated cheddar and hand-chopped pico de gallo. The menu features fan favourites such as crinkle-cut fries and Epic Burritos, all freshly prepared on-site. While the specific locations of the new Louisville restaurants are still under consideration, Del Taco anticipates the first opening in 2026 and 2027. Del Taco director of franchise development Dustin Thompson stated: 'Our team is excited to welcome Karan to the Del Taco family.' 'He possesses the entrepreneurial spirit, operational expertise and passion for our brand that we look for in franchisees. This agreement represents a significant step in our strategic expansion plans across the Midwest. This announcement builds upon our recent development agreement for ten stores in the neighbouring DMA [Designated Market Area] of Indianapolis.' The announcement follows a February 2025 agreement to launch 10 new locations in the state of Indiana. "Del Taco expands to Louisville with new franchise agreement" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Del Taco Announces Five-Store Development Agreement in Louisville, Kentucky
Del Taco Continues Its New Store Expansion into the Midwestern United States LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Del Taco, the nation's second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, today announced a significant five-store development agreement with new franchisee, Karan Pandher, to bring the brand to Louisville, Kentucky. This partnership marks Del Taco's exciting entry into the Louisville market. Karan Pandher, a seasoned restaurant operator with a strong understanding of the local market, will be responsible for developing and operating all five Del Taco restaurants across the Louisville metropolitan area. "Bringing Del Taco to Louisville has been an incredibly exciting journey for me. The journey with Del Taco so far has been great and smooth," said Karan. "As someone deeply invested in this city, I'm proud to introduce a concept that doesn't just serve great food but also creates jobs, builds connections, and adds something new to Louisville's vibrant food scene." These new restaurants will introduce guests to Del Taco's all-new Fresh Flex layout, which includes bold, modernized design and innovative layout changes to optimize the guest experience. The contemporary and colorful interior design visually brings to life the brand's commitment to freshness and quality. Customers can take advantage of dual drive-thru lanes and pick-up lockers for orders placed via the Del Taco mobile app or third-party food providers, letting guests order ahead and delivery drivers skip the line. "Our team is excited to welcome Karan to the Del Taco family," said Dustin Thompson, director of franchise development for Del Taco. "He possess the entrepreneurial spirit, operational expertise, and passion for our brand that we look for in franchisees. This agreement represents a significant step in our strategic expansion plans across the Midwest. This announcement builds upon our recent development agreement for ten stores in the neighboring DMA of Indianapolis." Del Taco was recently ranked #1 for Best Fast-Food Restaurant in the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards. From their award-winning Crinkle-Cut fries to Epic Burritos®, each dish at Del Taco is prepared fresh in the restaurant's working kitchen, using high-quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, signature creamy Queso Blanco, hand-chopped pico de gallo, and fresh house-made guacamole. While the exact locations for these new restaurants have yet to be determined, the brand expects to see the first grand opening in the next 18 to 24 months. *By number of units. About Del Taco Del Taco offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant's working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco's menu items taste better because they are made with quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco. Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco's commitment to providing guests with the best quality and value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Casey MiddletonPublic Relations, Jack in the Boxmedia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
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11-06-2025
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Del Taco Announces Five-Store Development Agreement in Louisville, Kentucky
Del Taco Continues Its New Store Expansion into the Midwestern United States LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Del Taco, the nation's second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, today announced a significant five-store development agreement with new franchisee, Karan Pandher, to bring the brand to Louisville, Kentucky. This partnership marks Del Taco's exciting entry into the Louisville market. Karan Pandher, a seasoned restaurant operator with a strong understanding of the local market, will be responsible for developing and operating all five Del Taco restaurants across the Louisville metropolitan area. "Bringing Del Taco to Louisville has been an incredibly exciting journey for me. The journey with Del Taco so far has been great and smooth," said Karan. "As someone deeply invested in this city, I'm proud to introduce a concept that doesn't just serve great food but also creates jobs, builds connections, and adds something new to Louisville's vibrant food scene." These new restaurants will introduce guests to Del Taco's all-new Fresh Flex layout, which includes bold, modernized design and innovative layout changes to optimize the guest experience. The contemporary and colorful interior design visually brings to life the brand's commitment to freshness and quality. Customers can take advantage of dual drive-thru lanes and pick-up lockers for orders placed via the Del Taco mobile app or third-party food providers, letting guests order ahead and delivery drivers skip the line. "Our team is excited to welcome Karan to the Del Taco family," said Dustin Thompson, director of franchise development for Del Taco. "He possess the entrepreneurial spirit, operational expertise, and passion for our brand that we look for in franchisees. This agreement represents a significant step in our strategic expansion plans across the Midwest. This announcement builds upon our recent development agreement for ten stores in the neighboring DMA of Indianapolis." Del Taco was recently ranked #1 for Best Fast-Food Restaurant in the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards. From their award-winning Crinkle-Cut fries to Epic Burritos®, each dish at Del Taco is prepared fresh in the restaurant's working kitchen, using high-quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, signature creamy Queso Blanco, hand-chopped pico de gallo, and fresh house-made guacamole. While the exact locations for these new restaurants have yet to be determined, the brand expects to see the first grand opening in the next 18 to 24 months. *By number of units. About Del Taco Del Taco offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant's working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco's menu items taste better because they are made with quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco. Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco's commitment to providing guests with the best quality and value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Casey MiddletonPublic Relations, Jack in the Boxmedia@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
