Who Owns Del Taco?
Yadav Enterprises, a large restaurant operator that bought Del Taco from Jack in the Box in December 2025.
Del Taco ownership history
Ed Hackbarth opened the first Del Taco in Yermo, California in 1964. The chain has had several owners since, including a stint as a public company before Jack in the Box bought it in 2022.
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1964 | First Del Taco opens in Yermo, California |
| 2015 | Del Taco becomes a public company |
| 2022 | Jack in the Box buys Del Taco for about $585 million |
| 2025 | Jack in the Box sells Del Taco to Yadav Enterprises |
Who is Yadav Enterprises?
Yadav Enterprises, based in California, runs more than 300 franchised restaurants for brands such as Jack in the Box, Denny’s and TGI Fridays. It also owns Taco Cabana and Nick the Greek. Del Taco has more than 550 restaurants in about 18 states.
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Value menu and taco prices are on the Del Taco menu.
Related Questions
Does Jack in the Box still own Del Taco?
No. Jack in the Box sold Del Taco to Yadav Enterprises in December 2025.
How much did Yadav pay for Del Taco?
About $115 million in cash before adjustments.
Who founded Del Taco?
Ed Hackbarth, who opened the first restaurant in Yermo, California in 1964.
Is Del Taco publicly traded?
No. It is privately owned by Yadav Enterprises.
What else does Yadav Enterprises own?
Taco Cabana and Nick the Greek, plus hundreds of franchised restaurants for other brands.
How many Del Taco restaurants are there?
More than 550 in about 18 states.
More on Del Taco
About this guide. USA Food Menu is an independent reference site and is not affiliated with Del Taco. Details come from public sources and were checked in October 2026. See current prices on the Del Taco menu.
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