Del Taco

TACO · EST. 1964 · Lake Forest, California

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US UNITS5362025 record · QSR Pro estimates
GLOBAL UNITS6002025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTSView source notes ↓Primary-source review pending

01Our Coverage

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Del Taco's $115 Million Fire Sale: What Jack in the Box's Loss Reveals About Bolt-On Acquisition Risk in QSR

Jack in the Box bought Del Taco for $575 million in 2022 and sold it for $115 million in late 2025. The 80% value destruction in under four years is a case study in what happens when a struggling brand tries to grow by acquisition.

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02About the Brand

Mexican-inspired fast-food chain serving tacos and burritos

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

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