OCEANSIDE, CA — An ancient, wizened sage from a bygone era gathered a group of fascinated children around his knee to recount the Legend of the 29-cent Del Taco Value Taco.

"Gather round, children," instructed Matt Johnson to a group of delighted youngsters. "I've a tale to tell about days of yore when that Del Taco yonder sold a pretty decent little taco for 29 cents on the American dollar. How 'bout that, huh?"

The children could scarcely believe their ears as Johnson continued by detailing a fantasyland of cheap tacos, cheap burritos, and something called "the Wendy's Dollar Menu".

"It-it CAN'T be true!" questioned a bewildered Tommy Gardner. "There's no way Del Taco ever sold those little bundles of questionable-yet-delicious meat and sort-of cheese for less than two quarters. This

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