i am the leader of the french fry research department at del taco.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Del Taco is an American fast food restaurant chain which specializes in American-style Mexican cuisine as well as American foods such as burgers, fries, and shakes. Del Taco is led by CEO John D. Cappasola, Jr., and is headquartered in Lake Forest, California. The first Del Taco restaurant was opened by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson in Yermo, California, on September 16, 1964. On the first day of business, Del Taco made $169. Success of the first restaurant led to two in Barstow, one in Needles, and a fifth restaurant in Corona (the first Del Taco with a drive-through window). Dick Naugle, who installed the kitchen equipment in the Corona store, was impressed by the design and joined Hackbarth and Jameson in the fledgling business. In 1966, the trio founded Red-E-Food Systems, Inc., with the idea of franchising the Del Taco brand. That same year, the original Del Taco sun logo was created, and, in 1967, Del Taco introduced their now famous bean and cheese burrito with green or red sauce to their menu. Before long, the restaurants were being founded throughout Southern California. Naugle left the company early in the decade to start his own Mexican fast food chain, Naugles. In 1973, the company dropped \u201cCasa\u201d from its name and Red-E-Food Systems became Del Taco, Inc. By that time, the company was enjoying a remarkable growth spurt; during one period, they were opening a new restaurant every month.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I was visiting a friend and I saw so many Del Tacos. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Cool! The place is awesome, they're an American fast food chain. They specialize in Americanized Mexican food. I love their tacos!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I wanted to go but did not have a chance. How long has Del Taco been around?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The place first opened in 1964 by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson in California."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh cool. They dont have any where I live. Do you know how many there are now?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I have no idea how many there are but they are all over Southern California for sure."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Nice. What else can you tell me about Del Taco?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well, on their first day of business Del Taco made $169. That was a lot of money back then!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Very nice. What kinds of food can I find there?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well after Mr. Nuagle installed the kitchen gear in their Corona store, they were cooking burgers, fires, shakes, tacos and much more!"}]