Del Taco locations close in Georgia following franchisee bankruptcy filing

Del Taco locations in Georgia have closed following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of franchisee Matador Restaurant Group in July 2025. Matador, which operated 22 sites in Georgia and Alabama with 336 employees, cited $2.7 million in debt and cash flow issues caused by Merchant Cash Advance loans. The closures were confirmed on Feb. 20, 2026, after reports surfaced on social media. Parent company Yadav Enterprises, which acquired Del Taco in December 2025, continues expansion plans in Kentucky despite these closures and previous franchisee bankruptcies in Colorado and Florida.