Del Taco Opening 7 New Restaurants In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA — Del Taco, the California-based second leading Mexican fast food chain in the country, is making a major push into Atlanta. A local franchisee has signed on to open seven Del Tacos in Atlanta, the company announced Thursday.

Mac Kamara, the franchisee, currently runs businesses including locations of BP, Circle K and Subway. The new Del Tacos will be mainly in south-central Atlanta, according to the company.

"Our group’s operations are based in the Atlanta market with additional locations in Southern California. I’ve seen firsthand how Del Taco’s winning combination of freshly-prepared food served at a tremendous value creates fans and drives traffic," Kamara said in a news release. "Del Taco, an iconic California brand, truly delivers what consumers today want, and I’m excited to be one of the brand’s franchise partners to escalate its growth across the Atlanta area."

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In the past year, Del Taco has been growing, opening new restaurants in California, New Mexico, Nevada, Georgia, Oklahoma and Michigan. Founded in 1964, it now has more than 560 locations across 14 states, serving Mexican and American favorites like burritos, tacos, burgers and fries.

"Along with Kamara’s group, we’re working with other multi-unit operators and our corporate team to continue our expansion across Atlanta and the Southeast," said Laura Tanaka, Director of Franchise Development with Del Taco. "We see tremendous potential in the Atlanta market and invite multi-unit operators to connect with us regarding franchise opportunities with Del Taco."

The company did not announce exact addresses for the new restaurants on Thursday and did not release a timetable for when they're expected to open.

Photo courtesy Del Taco