Del Taco

Year of Investment

2006

Industry

Consumer

Headquarters

Orange County, CA

Status

Realized

Website

http://www.deltaco.com

Business

Del Taco is the second-largest chain in the Mexican segment of the quick-service restaurant industry. At the time of our exit in 2015, the company’s network consisted of approximately 550 company-owned and franchised units in 16 states, with a concentration in California.

Key Team Members

Joshua N. Beer

Managing Director

(Boston)
Michael W. Choe

Managing Director and CEO

(Boston)
Andrew S. Janower

Managing Director

(Boston)
Tim R. Palmer

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer

(Boston)

April 4, 2006

Charlesbank, Grotech and Leonard Green Acquire Mexican Restaurant Chain Del Taco

Charlesbank Capital Partners has announced the acquisition of Del Taco, the country’s second-largest Mexican quick-service restaurant chain, headquartered in Lake… Read More

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