Paul Hitzelberger

President & Owner
Utah Del

Paul Hitzelberger is president and owner of Utah Del in Salt Lake City. He is a former Del Taco executive and his long tenure and passion for the brand is evident in the 26 restaurants he operates today in Utah. He and his employees play an active role in helping the community and families in need. Utah Del has supported the Utah National Guard Foundation, the National Ability Center and a handful other organizations, providing more than $150,000 in contributions in the last year alone. He has been a franchisee for the past 9 years and the company's annual revenue is $31 million.

Units: 26
Brands: Del Taco

Recent Articles Featuring Paul Hitzelberger

Del Taco Man: Franchisee, Franchisor, Family Man, Innovator

If Del Taco were a sports team, Paul Hitzelberger would not only be its MVP, he'd also be the GM and coach.

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Renaissance Man: Paul Hitzelberger Draws on a Broad Base of Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

The list of accomplishments is long for Paul Hitzelberger. He was a senior officer with General Mills, part of the Coast to Coast franchise...

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2014 MVP Awards: Honoring Outstanding Multi-Unit Performers

The best franchisees are some of the hardest-working and kindest people around. They provide customers with consistent products and services, give back to their communities, and provide jobs for thousands of employees.