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title: "Del Taco Begins New Era Following Acquisition by Yadav Enterprises"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/8ee2a4ad-e30b-4799-b1a3-4ffd1b4901bd
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20251223_del_taco_begins_new_era_following_acquisition_by_yadav_enterprises.html
category: "Mexican"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Mexican"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2025-12-23T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:54:16.505Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Del Taco Begins New Era Following Acquisition by Yadav Enterprises

**TL;DR:** Yadav Enterprises has acquired Del Taco, a restaurant chain with a unique culture and loyal guests. Del Taco will remain headquartered in Lake Forest, California, and join Yadav Enterprises' roster of franchise brands.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-12-23. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20251223_del_taco_begins_new_era_following_acquisition_by_yadav_enterprises.html).*

## Story

“For more than five decades, Del Taco has been a restaurant chain supported by loyal guests who have fueled a special and unique culture,” said Anil Yadav, the CEO of Yadav Enterprises. “Our recent acquisition of the Del Taco brand aligns perfectly with our long-term growth vision, and we are excited to support the next Del Taco evolution, while honoring the amazing legacy that has defined the brand for more than a half-century.”

Del Taco, which will remain headquartered in Lake Forest, California, joins a roster of notable Yadav Enterprises franchise brands. In addition to being the largest Jack in the Box, Denny’s and TGI Friday’s franchisee, Yadav Enterprises also is the franchisor for Taco Cabana, a Mexican-inspired dining chain, and Nick The Greek, a Mediterranean fast-casual concept.

“I started my restaurant journey as a teenage fry cook at Jack in the Box, worked my way through the system, and eventually became a franchisee – learning valuable lessons along the way that have served me well as both franchisee and franchisor, and will continue to do so as we officially initiate operations for Del Taco,” added Yadav. “With a unique perspective working on both sides of the business, along with tremendous admiration for franchisees, I am enthusiastic by the opportunity this venerable brand presents and optimistic about the bright future ahead for Del Taco and its franchise partners.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- brand growth (topic)
- acquisition (topic)
- Del Taco (company)
- Jack in the Box (company)
- Denny's (company)
- restaurant chain (topic)
- TGI Fridays (company)
- Nick the Greek (company)
- Taco Cabana (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20251223_del_taco_begins_new_era_following_acquisition_by_yadav_enterprises.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/8ee2a4ad-e30b-4799-b1a3-4ffd1b4901bd).