Del Taco expands to Louisville with new franchise agreement
Mexican quick-service restaurant chain Del Taco has unveiled plans for a significant expansion into the Louisville, Kentucky area through a five-store development agreement with new franchisee and local restaurant operator Karan Pandher.
This move is Del Taco's first entry into the Louisville market.
Pandher will lead the development and management of the five upcoming Del Taco outlets.
Pandher stated: 'Bringing Del Taco to Louisville has been an incredibly exciting journey for me. The journey with Del Taco so far has been great and smooth.'
'As someone deeply invested in this city, I'm proud to introduce a concept that doesn't just serve great food but also creates jobs, builds connections and adds something new to Louisville's vibrant food scene.'
The restaurants will showcase the chain's latest Fresh Flex design, intended to enhance customer experience with dual drive-through lanes and convenient pick-up lockers. These features cater to mobile app orders and third-party delivery services, streamlining the process for both customers and delivery personnel.
Del Taco's dishes are made with premium ingredients such as freshly grilled meats, house-grated cheddar and hand-chopped pico de gallo.
The menu features fan favourites such as crinkle-cut fries and Epic Burritos, all freshly prepared on-site.
While the specific locations of the new Louisville restaurants are still under consideration, Del Taco anticipates the first opening in 2026 and 2027.
Del Taco director of franchise development Dustin Thompson stated: 'Our team is excited to welcome Karan to the Del Taco family.'
'He possesses the entrepreneurial spirit, operational expertise and passion for our brand that we look for in franchisees. This agreement represents a significant step in our strategic expansion plans across the Midwest. This announcement builds upon our recent development agreement for ten stores in the neighbouring DMA [Designated Market Area] of Indianapolis.'
The announcement follows a February 2025 agreement to launch 10 new locations in the state of Indiana.
"Del Taco expands to Louisville with new franchise agreement" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand.
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