Del Taco signs two new Florida deals

Del Taco, a subsidiary of Jack in the Box, announced two new multi-unit deals that will add up to 10 locations throughout the state. Tom Edwards is the newest franchisee to join Del Taco with a commitment to build five new restaurants in the northern Tampa Bay area in Pasco County. Edwards has more than 10 years of experience as an owner-operator of multiple successful restaurant brands. Oliver Hurd, founder and managing partner of franchise group, 61 Holdings, has signed a five-restaurant deal to build Del Tacos in Palm Beach and North Broward County. Hurd is approaching a decade of experience in the hospitality and food industry and has refined his skills in finance, development, marketing and operations working with brands such as Popeye’s and Burger King.