Del Taco reports temporary closures of Colorado locations; Grand Junction remains open.

On Thursday morning in Denver, news broke that Del Taco, a popular fast-food chain, was closing all of its restaurants in Colorado. When reporters from KRDO13 visited Del Taco locations in Colorado Springs, they found notices stuck to the doors of the restaurants. These notices indicated that all Del Taco outlets in Colorado would be closed as of February 27, 2025, with further updates to follow.

However, later that same day, Del Taco released a statement clarifying the situation. They explained that the locations in Denver and Colorado Springs are only temporarily closed. The company assured customers that they intend to reopen these locations as soon as they can. It’s also important to note that the Del Taco restaurant in Grand Junction remains open because it is managed by a different franchisee than those in the Front Range area.

In its message, Del Taco expressed gratitude for the support it has received from Colorado customers since it first opened in the state back in 2003. The statement emphasized their commitment to reopening the Denver and Colorado Springs restaurants and promised to keep customers informed about any new developments. They acknowledged the closure’s impact on employees and emphasized their desire to minimize the hardships experienced by staff during this time.

Legal documents reviewed by KRDO13 revealed that the franchise owner of the 18 affected Del Taco restaurants, a company called Newport Venture, has been facing financial challenges. These documents indicated that Del Taco is hopeful that either they or another franchisee will take over the affected restaurants. The goal is to quickly step in and support employees who may find themselves without jobs due to the closure. By doing this, the company aims to ease the burden on these workers who rely on their jobs for income.

Moreover, the court records also suggested that Newport Venture failed to pay Del Taco a substantial debt of $125,000 that was due by October 17 of the previous year. This issue contributes to the overall financial troubles faced by the franchisee.

For those who are interested, the court documents concerning the situation can be accessed through a link provided by KRDO13.

In conclusion, while it initially appeared that all Del Taco locations in Colorado were closing for good, the situation is more complex. The restaurants in Denver and Colorado Springs are temporarily closed, with hopes for reopening in the near future. Meanwhile, the Grand Junction location remains operational, and the company is working diligently to address the issues caused by its franchisee’s financial difficulties, striving to support both employees and loyal customers during this uncertain time.