Since when has Michael Wahrer been the Vice President, Design and Construction for Del Taco?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Michael L. Wahrer Vice President, Design and Construction
Mr. Wahrer has been our Vice President, Design and Construction since March 2022 and has served in the same role for JIB since July 2021. From January 2016 to July 2021 he served as National Director, Architecture, Design and Construction for JIB.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Michael L. Wahrer has held the position of Vice President, Design and Construction for Del Taco since March 2022. He has also served in the same capacity for JIB (likely Jack in the Box, based on other entries) since July 2021.
Prior to his role as Vice President, Design and Construction, Mr. Wahrer served as National Director, Architecture, Design and Construction for JIB from January 2016 to July 2021. This indicates a long history with the parent company before taking on his current role which could provide valuable experience and insight into the Del Taco brand standards and construction processes.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is relevant because it provides insight into the experience and background of a key member of the Del Taco management team. Knowing that the VP of Design and Construction has extensive experience with both Del Taco and its parent company may give franchisees confidence in the brand's development and construction processes.