Jack in the Box Will Offload Del Taco for $115 Million

Key Takeaways

Jack in the Box will sell Del Taco Holdings for $115 million, ending the two-brand strategy it began in 2022.

The company says the sale allows it to focus on its core business and pay down debt.

The deal underscores a growing trend of restaurant operators simplifying their portfolios amid high costs.

San Diego-based Jack in the Box announced it will sell Del Taco Holdings for $115 million, a move that marks a significant pivot in strategy for the parent company and underscores a broader shift in how fast-food brands are managing their portfolios.

The deal, expected to close by early 2026, will transfer nearly 600 Del Taco locations across the U.S. to Yadav Enterprises, one of the nation’s largest multi-brand franchise operators. Yadav Enterprises already owns hun