No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest, by Aptman Eileen A., was filed 15 Dec 2020.
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., founded in 1965, is a Retail & Commerce company based in Lake Forest, United States. Its directors and officers file their transactions with SEC (Form 4). The past year has been quiet: not a single insider filing for Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. The previous disclosure was published on 10 March 2022.
Our records for Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. go back to 2016, with 33 purchases and 12 sales on the open market in total.
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Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. is a U.S. quick-service restaurant brand listed in the United States on the NASDAQ under the ticker TACO. For French-speaking investors, it should be viewed as a value-oriented fast-food operator positioned in the Mexican-inspired quick-service category, with a menu that blends tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, burgers, fries, breakfast items, desserts, and beverages. The company was founded in 1964 in Yermo, California, by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson. Its brand identity has historically been built around affordability, made-to-order preparation, and a distinctive combination of Mexican and American menu items. Del Taco also emphasizes fresh in-restaurant preparation for several ingredients, including guacamole, salsas, and beans, which helps differentiate it from more standardized peers.
From a geographic standpoint, Del Taco is a U.S.-focused business with a footprint concentrated mainly in the West and Southwest, while also operating through a mix of company-owned and franchised restaurants. Its long history includes rapid expansion in the 1970s and subsequent portfolio development, including the merger with Naugles in 1988. The company has long used a hybrid operating model, which allows it to benefit both from restaurant-level operating income and from franchise royalties.
Competitively, Del Taco operates in a crowded marketplace against Taco Bell, Chipotle, Qdoba, and many regional fast-food and fast-casual chains. Its key strengths are a clear value proposition, a broad menu, drive-thru convenience, and a differentiated “Mexican plus American” offering. This makes the brand relevant to price-sensitive consumers while still offering more menu variety than a single-category concept.
A major recent development is that Del Taco was sold in December 2025 by Jack in the Box Inc. to Yadav Enterprises, following the transaction announcement in October 2025. That deal represented an important strategic reset and separated Del Taco into a different ownership structure. For investors, this signals a period of operational and ownership transition. Overall, Del Taco remains a recognizable U.S. quick-service restaurant brand with a clear market niche, a long operating history, and meaningful brand awareness in its core regions.
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Dividend per share | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | 527.4 m USD | 5.7 m USD | 0.15 USD | 0.04 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2020 | 491.9 m USD | -89.7 m USD | -2.41 USD | n.d. | 10-K |
| Dec 2019 | 513.0 m USD | -118.3 m USD | -3.20 USD | n.d. | 10-K |
| Jan 2019 | 505.5 m USD | 19.0 m USD | 0.49 USD | n.d. | 10-K |
| Jan 2018 | 471.5 m USD | 49.9 m USD | 1.25 USD | n.d. | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.