Del Taco Franchise Costs And Fees

About Del Taco

Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson opened the first Del Taco in Yermo, CA in 1964. With a menu of 19¢ tacos, tostadas, fries and 24¢ cheeseburgers, Del Taco brought in $169 in sales on its first day in business – the equivalent of 900 tacos. Things were off to a bold start. Del Taco thrived during the 1970s. By 1977 there were 50 restaurants and by 1978 there were 100. For more than 50 years, Del Taco has been serving freshly prepared, craveable food at an unbeatable value. This rare combination is one of the many reasons that we are one of the leading brands in the fast-growing Mexican quick-service restaurant (QSR) category.

With 596 locations in 15 states, we have an incredibly loyal fan base and a strong presence across the western United States, with plenty of room for franchisees to grow in both existing and untapped markets.

We are aggressively expanding across the United States and seeking passionate multi-unit restaurant operators like you. Explore this site to learn more about Del Taco’s franchising opportunity, then share your contact info so we can discuss your next bold business move!

Del Taco occupies the space between a traditional QSR and a Fast Casual atmosphere, by offering delicious quality food, prepared with fresh ingredients, and served with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. It’s QSR+, and Del Taco is at the forefront.

Guests love Del Taco’s Mexican-inspired favorites and American classics, prepared with fresh ingredients hand-chopped, slow-cooked, and grilled in each restaurant’s working kitchen. As much as our customers love our food, they also appreciate the convenience our restaurants and drive-thrus provide for their busy lives.

FOCUSED MENU STRATEGY & INNOVATION DRIVES TRAFFIC

Del Taco is booming and our franchisees are seeing consistent returns. This is a direct reflection of our effective barbell menu strategy, full complement of dayparts, and ongoing menu innovation that appeals to a broad demographic and continues to drive increased traffic and sales.

Del Taco’s menu includes tacos and burritos as well as burgers and fries, spans a full complement of dayparts, from breakfast to dinner to late night and everything in between. By offering unbeatable variety, from premium menu items to the industry leading Del’s Dollar Deals Menu, Del Taco gives guests more reasons to visit, gaining a competitive advantage in today’s busy marketplace.

Company Founded

1964

Current Leadership

John Cappasola Jr., CEO

Started Franchising

1967 (54 years)

Total Number of Units

596 (as of 2020)

Part-Time / Full-Time

Full Time

Stock Ticker Symbol

TACO

How Much Does It Cost To Open A Del Taco Franchise?

There are several costs associated with opening a Del Taco franchise. There is typically a franchise fee set by the franchisor, which covers the costs of opening a franchise location. Some other commons fees include equipment fees, marketing fees, licensing fees, insurance, and taxes, to name a few.

Some franchises may have a weekly fee that the franchisee pays for operating a Del Taco franchise. The weekly fee for opening a Del Taco franchise is Royalty Fee Due Weekly By EFT.

The full breakdown of these fees can be found in the Financial Disclosure Document (FDD) provided to franchisees by the franchisor. The FDD report will contain additional information such as whether the franchise is renewable (Del Taco Is Renewable) and does the franchise offer financing support (Del Taco Del Taco has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll).

Del Taco Company Details

Here are some additional details about Del Taco.

Parent Company	Del Taco Restaurants Inc.
Initial Investment	$35,000
Net Worth Requirement	$1,000,000
Royalty Fee	5%
Ad Royalty	4%
Cash Requirement	$500,000
Term of Agreement	20 years
Absentee Ownership	No
Run from Home	No
Part Time	No

Training and Support Offered By Del Taco

Del Taco offers several support options to its franchisees. With 596 (as of 2020) units, Del Taco aims to provide support to each franchise owner to help them operate a successful franchise location. Del Taco offers 240 hours on the job training, No classroom training, and At training store additional training.

Training and Support Offered

Here are the support options offered by Del Taco.

On-The-Job Training	240 hours
Classroom Training	No
Additional Training	At training store
Ongoing Support	Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing Loyalty Program/App
Estimated Revenue	$100M to $500M

Is Del Taco Right For You?

Del Taco has gone digital! Here are all of the ways you can find Del Taco online. Oftentimes, you can reach out to current franchisees of Del Taco online. Current franchisees may be able to offer personalized insights into what it is like owning a Del Taco franchise and offer tips to running a successful Del Taco franchise location.

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