Appointment to Spearhead Growth in New and Existing Markets
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:TACO), the second largest
Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the United States, announced the
appointment of Jeff Little as Senior Vice President of Development,
effective immediately. In his new position, Mr. Little will lead the
Company’s Development efforts and Franchise Sales.
This appointment comes as Del Taco continues to strategically expand
their national presence and elevate the quick service experience. “As we
continue to invest in development with a focus on driving quality unit
growth, we are excited to welcome Jeff to the Del Taco team,” said Paul
J.B. Murphy, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Del Taco.
“Given the substantial expansion opportunities for Del Taco in both
established and emerging markets, having a seasoned veteran like Jeff in
place will be critical to our long-term growth strategy and goal of
achieving a mid-single-digit system-wide unit growth percentage in 2017
and an accelerated growth rate thereafter.”
“Del Taco is a strong brand that is poised to capitalize on national
growth opportunities,” said Jeff Little. “I’m excited to partner my
background and expertise with this proven team and extend the company’s
leadership position in the QSR+ category.”
Mr. Little brings over 20 years of development experience to Del Taco.
Most recently, he served as Vice President of Development at El Pollo
Loco, where he oversaw real estate, franchise sales, construction
project management and overall project design for the national brand.
Prior to El Pollo Loco, Mr. Little worked at Yum! Brands for over 20
years, most recently as National Director of Taco Bell development where
he directed real estate and construction of company development across
the western U.S. Prior to that position, he served as National Director
of Yum! Brands construction.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics from the
University of California at Riverside and he, his wife and two children
live in Orange County.
About Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.
At Del Taco (NASDAQ: TACO, TACOW) all menu items taste better because
they are made to order with fresh ingredients including cheddar cheese
grated from 40-pound blocks, handmade pico de gallo salsa, lard-free
beans slow-cooked from scratch, fresh sliced avocado and marinated
chicken and carne asada grilled in the restaurant. The menu, which
includes a full line of breakfast, includes classic Mexican dishes such
as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos as well as American favorites
including hamburgers, crinkle-cut fries and shakes. Del Taco's
UnFreshing Believable campaign communicates the lengths the company goes
to in order to deliver quality, made-to-order menu items created with
freshly-prepared ingredients at unbelievable prices. With nearly 550
restaurants in 16 states, Del Taco serves more than three million guests
each week. Stay up to date by following Del Taco on Twitter, Facebook
and Instagram or visit www.deltaco.com
for more information.
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