HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO OPEN A DEL TACO FRANCHISE?

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Why Del Taco?

At Del Taco, we've noticed there's a wide range of reasons our franchisees decide to invest in our restaurants. Below, you'll find a few of the most common reasons to own a Del Taco Franchise.

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Fresh Ingredients

Fresh tastes better. Our menu starts and ends with fresh ingredients. 

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Voted the #1 Taco

Thrillist named our hard shell Del Taco the Best Fast Food Taco.

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#2 Mexican Concept

We are the second largest Mexican QSR concept in the United States.*

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Sales Growth

9 consecutive years of Total Franchise Same Stores Sales Growth*

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Market Experience

Proven performance and demand in new markets supported with an omni-channel marketing approach.

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Grow Your Income

Take advantage of an opportunity to grow your wealth with a QSR brand on the rise.

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Differentiators

Positioned for continual growth with a compelling QSR+ proposition that resonates with consumers.

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World-Class Support

Franchisees receive initial and ongoing training from our seasoned staff members.

 

What are the Del Taco Financial Requirements?

Franchise Fee

$35,000*

*Per Restaurant

Liquid Assets Required

$500,000+

Net Worth Requirement

$1,000,000+

 

What are the Del Taco Franchise Fees and Royalties?

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Marketing Royalty of Net Sales

 

How Much Does a Del Taco Franchise Make? 

 

The Del Taco AUV is $1,618,863.*

*Average Sales for Freestanding Franchised Restaurant in 2022

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9 Consecutive Years of Total Franchise Same Store Sales Growth*

 

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WHAT ARE THE DEL TACO FRANCHISE ROYALTIES?


Del Taco assesses a royalty fee of 5% of net sales and an advertising fee of 4% of net sales.
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Royalty of Net Sales

 

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Advertising Royalty of Net Sales

 

DEL TACO FRANCHISE ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT

$812,700

Estimated Initial Investment (Low Range)*

$2,467,500

Estimated Initial Investment (High Range)*

 

Our Menu Strategy

Del Taco's menu includes tacos and burritos as well as burgers and fries. It 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 20 Under $2 Menu, Del Taco gains a competitive advantage in today’s busy market by giving guests more reasons to visit.

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Del Taco Franchise Incentives

Reduced Royalty Payments

Designed to attract franchisees with an appetite for multi-unit expansion, our incentive reduces royalties to drive unit level profitability early on in the initial entrance phase of development in a new market.

  • Year 1: 1% Royalty Fee
  • Year 2: 2% Royalty Fee
  • Year 3: 3% Royalty Fee
  • Year 4: 4% Royalty Fee
  • Thereafter: 5% Royalty Fee
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Start-Up Cost Summary

Below, you'll find a short summary of the estimated costs and fees associated with opening a Del Taco Franchise.

Del Taco Franchise Investment

  • Estimated Initial Investment: $812,700 - $2,467,500
  • Franchise Fee: $35,000
  • Royalty: 5% of Net Sales
  • Marketing Royalty: 4% of Net Sales
  • Average Unit Volume (AUV): $1,618,863
  • Net Worth Required: $1.0MM+
  • Liquidity Required: $500,000+
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Frequently Asked Questions

 

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This information is not intended as an offer to sell a franchise. We will not offer you a franchise until we have complied with disclosure and registration in your jurisdiction. Contact Del Taco LLC, 25521 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 to request a copy of our FDD. RESIDENTS OF NEW YORK: This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the New York Department of Law. RESIDENTS OF MINNESOTA: MN Franchise Registration Number: F – 5365

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