Taco del Mar facts for kids
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Taco Del Mar shop in Livonia, Michigan
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Trade name
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Taco del Mar |
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| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | June 8, 1992 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Founder | James and John Schmidt |
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Number of locations
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 66 (2022) |
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Area served
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United States and Canada |
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Key people
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Tim Casey (CEO) |
| Products | Mexican cuisine |
| Revenue |  US$29 million (2019) |
| Owner | High Bluff Capital Partners |
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Number of employees
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1,420 (2021) |
| Parent | REGO Restaurant Group |
Taco Del Mar is a restaurant chain. It is based in Denver, Colorado. The company specializes in coastal Mexican cuisine. It is a type of fast casual restaurant. This means you get your food quickly, but it's usually a bit nicer than traditional fast food.
The first Taco Del Mar opened on June 8, 1992. It was in Seattle, Washington. Two brothers, James and John Schmidt, started the company. At its peak in 2010, Taco Del Mar had 260 locations. Today, it has 66 restaurants in the United States and Canada. The restaurants have a relaxed, beach-themed style. This look is inspired by the beaches of Baja California in Mexico.
The name "Taco del Mar" means "taco of the sea" in Spanish. This name refers to their first special dish. That dish was the Baja fish taco. At Taco Del Mar, you can choose what goes into your meal. It's like an assembly line. You tell them what ingredients you want. They offer many "Fresh Mex" ingredients. These include different kinds of tortillas. You can pick from wheat, flour, tomato, or spinach tortillas. They also have fish, beef, pork, and chicken fillings.
In 2018, a company called High Bluff Capital Partners bought Taco Del Mar.
Company Changes Over Time
Financial Challenges and New Owners
In 2010, Taco Del Mar faced some financial difficulties. The company was sold in September 2010. A company called Franchise Brands LLC bought it for $3.25 million. Franchise Brands LLC was started by the founders of Subway restaurants. Both Subway and Franchise Brands LLC are based in Milford, Connecticut.
Later, on July 10, 2018, Taco Del Mar was sold again. High Bluff Capital Partners bought the company. This company also owns Quiznos, another restaurant chain.
