Nation’s Restaurant News: John Cappasola Promoted to CEO of Del Taco

In a planned succession, Paul Murphy will be stepping down as chief executive officer and John Cappasola Jr. will be promoted to CEO at Del Taco Restaurants Inc., according to a recent Nation's Restaurant News article. Murphy will hand over his leadership responsibilities on July 7 to the current president and chief brand officer.

“John is a dynamic, people-oriented brand leader who understands strategy and driving business results,” said Lawrence Levy, chair of Del Taco’s board.

Del Taco has had 14 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth in the first quarter of the year with Murphy at the reigns and the company hopes to continue to stay at the top of the quick-service industry with Cappasola in his new role.

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