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Del Taco Announces Five-Store Development Agreement in Louisville, Kentucky
Del Taco Continues Its New Store Expansion into the Midwestern United States LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Del Taco, the nation's second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, today announced a significant five-store development agreement with new franchisee, Karan Pandher, to bring the brand to Louisville, Kentucky. This partnership marks Del Taco's exciting entry into the Louisville market. Karan Pandher, a seasoned restaurant operator with a strong understanding of the local market, will be responsible for developing and operating all five Del Taco restaurants across the Louisville metropolitan area. "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," said Karan. "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." These new restaurants will introduce guests to Del Taco's all-new Fresh Flex layout, which includes bold, modernized design and innovative layout changes to optimize the guest experience. The contemporary and colorful interior design visually brings to life the brand's commitment to freshness and quality. Customers can take advantage of dual drive-thru lanes and pick-up lockers for orders placed via the Del Taco mobile app or third-party food providers, letting guests order ahead and delivery drivers skip the line. "Our team is excited to welcome Karan to the Del Taco family," said Dustin Thompson, director of franchise development for Del Taco. "He possess 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 neighboring DMA of Indianapolis." Del Taco was recently ranked #1 for Best Fast-Food Restaurant in the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards. From their award-winning Crinkle-Cut fries to Epic Burritos®, each dish at Del Taco is prepared fresh in the restaurant's working kitchen, using high-quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, signature creamy Queso Blanco, hand-chopped pico de gallo, and fresh house-made guacamole. While the exact locations for these new restaurants have yet to be determined, the brand expects to see the first grand opening in the next 18 to 24 months. *By number of units. About Del Taco Del Taco offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant's working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco's menu items taste better because they are made with quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco. Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco's commitment to providing guests with the best quality and value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Casey MiddletonPublic Relations, Jack in the Boxmedia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Del Taco Announces Five-Store Development Agreement in Louisville, Kentucky
Del Taco Continues Its New Store Expansion into the Midwestern United States LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Del Taco, the nation's second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, today announced a significant five-store development agreement with new franchisee, Karan Pandher, to bring the brand to Louisville, Kentucky. This partnership marks Del Taco's exciting entry into the Louisville market. Karan Pandher, a seasoned restaurant operator with a strong understanding of the local market, will be responsible for developing and operating all five Del Taco restaurants across the Louisville metropolitan area. "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," said Karan. "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." These new restaurants will introduce guests to Del Taco's all-new Fresh Flex layout, which includes bold, modernized design and innovative layout changes to optimize the guest experience. The contemporary and colorful interior design visually brings to life the brand's commitment to freshness and quality. Customers can take advantage of dual drive-thru lanes and pick-up lockers for orders placed via the Del Taco mobile app or third-party food providers, letting guests order ahead and delivery drivers skip the line. "Our team is excited to welcome Karan to the Del Taco family," said Dustin Thompson, director of franchise development for Del Taco. "He possess 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 neighboring DMA of Indianapolis." Del Taco was recently ranked #1 for Best Fast-Food Restaurant in the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards. From their award-winning Crinkle-Cut fries to Epic Burritos®, each dish at Del Taco is prepared fresh in the restaurant's working kitchen, using high-quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, signature creamy Queso Blanco, hand-chopped pico de gallo, and fresh house-made guacamole. While the exact locations for these new restaurants have yet to be determined, the brand expects to see the first grand opening in the next 18 to 24 months. *By number of units. About Del Taco Del Taco offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant's working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco's menu items taste better because they are made with quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco. Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco's commitment to providing guests with the best quality and value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Casey MiddletonPublic Relations, Jack in the Boxmedia@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
4 days ago
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Del Taco Announces Five-Store Development Agreement in Louisville, Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Del Taco, the nation's second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, today announced a significant five-store development agreement with new franchisee, Karan Pandher, to bring the brand to Louisville, Kentucky. This partnership marks Del Taco's exciting entry into the Louisville market. '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.' Share Karan Pandher, a seasoned restaurant operator with a strong understanding of the local market, will be responsible for developing and operating all five Del Taco restaurants across the Louisville metropolitan area. '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,' said Karan. '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.' These new restaurants will introduce guests to Del Taco's all-new Fresh Flex layout, which includes bold, modernized design and innovative layout changes to optimize the guest experience. The contemporary and colorful interior design visually brings to life the brand's commitment to freshness and quality. Customers can take advantage of dual drive-thru lanes and pick-up lockers for orders placed via the Del Taco mobile app or third-party food providers, letting guests order ahead and delivery drivers skip the line. 'Our team is excited to welcome Karan to the Del Taco family,' said Dustin Thompson, director of franchise development for Del Taco. 'He possess 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 neighboring DMA of Indianapolis.' Del Taco was recently ranked #1 for Best Fast-Food Restaurant in the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards. From their award-winning Crinkle-Cut fries to Epic Burritos ®, each dish at Del Taco is prepared fresh in the restaurant's working kitchen, using high-quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, signature creamy Queso Blanco, hand-chopped pico de gallo, and fresh house-made guacamole. While the exact locations for these new restaurants have yet to be determined, the brand expects to see the first grand opening in the next 18 to 24 months. *By number of units. About Del Taco Del Taco offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant's working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco's menu items taste better because they are made with quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco. Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its nearly 600 restaurants across 17 states. Del Taco's commitment to providing guests with the best quality and value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The best hiking trail in the U.S. can be found in Minnesota
The No. 1 "easy to moderate" hiking trail in the United States can be found in Minnesota. That's according to USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards, which placed The Devil's Kettle Trail at the top of the charts for summer hiking options. The trail can be found in Judge C.R. Magney State Park, about a 15-mile drive northeast from Grand Marais on Minnesota's North Shore. The two-mile hike winds its way through forest along the Brule River, taking hikers on a 400-foot climb featuring around 175 steps. It culminates with two waterfalls, one of which is the Devil's Kettle, which sees the river split into two. "The Devil's Kettle Trail leads to a baffling natural magic trick: a waterfall that splits in two," USA Today writes. "Half the water vanishes into an underground abyss that has stumped geologists for decades." The Minnesota DNR says that the trail "one of the most unique and rewarding hikes in the country." "From the peaceful walk through the north woods to the view of the waterfall that seems to defy explanation, it's a place that sparks wonder and invites people to connect with nature in a very memorable way," said Erin Turner-Garza, park supervisor at Judge C.R. Magney State Park. While the USA Today write-up notes that the waterfall has "stumped geologists for decades," DNR hydrologists in 2017 found "nearly identical volumes of water flowing both above the Devil's Kettle waterfall and below it, showing the water is likely rejoining the stream below the waterfall."
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Emporia Main Street discusses Tyson closure, St. Patrick's Day
EMPORIA (KSNT) – On Thursday, Jess Buckholtz and Casey Woods discussed the Tyson plant closure and upcoming St. Patrick's Day events on the 27 News morning show. Woods said local businesses have been picking up employees laid off following the Tyson closure. Woods said some of those employees have gone on to start their own businesses. 'We mainly work with entrepreneurs and small businesses and its great to see people say, I want to take control ow my own life, my own situation and start something for myself,' Woods said. Woods said that the Tyson plant closure has shined a light on the need for diversification within the community. Buckholtz said Emporia Main Street has a jobs board on its website for those who've been displaced. Midwest bomb cyclone could elevate fire risk in Kansas In other business, Emporia Main Street highlighted upcoming St. Patrick's Day events in the city. Woods said the St. Patrick's Day Committee will have a parade at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. He also highlighted a pub crawl that will start at 11 a.m. and run till midnight. Woods said the city's first open common consumption area will run from noon to midnight. 'There's like 20 different events, they're all rolled into one, you should come to downtown Emporia because it's going to be a blast this Saturday,' Woods said. Buckholtz also discussed the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Awards. Emporia Main Street was selected as a contender for the best main street in America. For more weather, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
