Cost, Fees & Investment

Initial Investment

$1,497,200 - $3,321,000

Total estimated initial investment to open a new Del Taco restaurant. *Costs vary based on format, location and development type.

Franchise Fees

$35,000

One-time fee for the right to operate a Del Taco restaurant.

Royalties

5%

Of Net Sales

Marketing Contribution

5%

Of Net Sales

What's Included

  •  Comprehensive training & operational support
  •  Proven systems and processes
  •  National brand recognition and marketing
  •  Ongoing innovation and menu development
  •  Real estate, construction and site selection support

Ready to Invest in Success?

  • Our team is here to help you every step of the way. Let's build something great together!

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Del Taco Franchise Incentives

Del Taco offers an incentive for multi-unit franchisees who choose to sign up for three or more stores under our Development Incentive Program.

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
Del Taco Franchise Incentives
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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.
How much does a Del Taco Franchise cost?

Del Taco Franchise Investment

  • Estimated Initial Investment: $1,497,200 - $3,321,000
  • Franchise Fee: $35,000 per Location
  • Royalty Fee: 5% of Net Sales
  • Marketing Contribution: 5% of Net Sales
  • Average Unit Volume (AVV): $1,584,101
  • Net Worth Required: $1.0MM+
  • Liquidity Required: $500,000+

 
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Our Ideal Candidate

What does Del Taco look for in a franchisee?

Demonstrate strong financial capacity
Proven multi-unit business leadership
Understand local market dynamics
Restaurants development experience
Community-focused leadership
Commitment to brand strategies
What does Del Taco look for in a franchisee?

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