Taco Del Mar Hires Former Dunkin Brands President

Seattle-based Taco Del Mar announced the appointment of former Dunkin' Brands president, Larry Destro, as its new president and CEO. The troubled quick-service Mexican restaurant chain of some 240 locations.

"He also worked at Taco Bell for 13 years, serving for five years as Northwest Zone Vice President of Operations. In those five years, the company's same-store volumes doubled and profits tripled." - QSR

Taco Del Mar's co-founder and CEO stepped down in September, and Kevin Hansen was then appointed president and chief operating officer.