Lake Forest-based Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. announced that John D. Cappasola, Jr. has been promoted to President and Chief Brand Officer.

Cappasola will lead the Company’s brand strategy, marketing, menu development, culinary innovation, and restaurant operations and support.

“I’m pleased to announce John’s well-deserved promotion to President and Chief Brand Officer,” said Paul J.B. Murphy, III, Chief Executive Officer of Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. “John is a strong leader and talented executive who has been instrumental in the development and execution of our Combined Solutions strategy, which has led to some of the best results in the restaurant category over the past several years. Under John’s leadership we’ve repositioned Del Taco, significantly enhanced the menu and our food, and fostered a culture of partnership and collaboration among our people and franchisees to dramatically improve the guest experience…I am confident that in his new position, the already strong alignment of the restaurant experience and our brand promise will only grow to new heights.”

Cappasola previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.

Del Taco has been proud to serve high quality food at a great value since 1964. For more information, please visit www.deltaco.com.