Fresh Ingredients
Fresh tastes better. Our menu starts and ends with fresh ingredients.
Voted the #1 Taco
The Del Taco was named the Best Fast Food Taco by Thrillist.
#2 Mexican Concept
We are the second largest Mexican QSR concept in the United States.*
Sales Growth
9 consecutive years of Total Franchise Same Stores Sales Growth*
Market Experience
Proven performance and demand in new markets supported with an omni channel marketing approach.
Grow Your Income
Take advantage of an opportunity to grow your wealth with a QSR brand on the rise.
Differentiators
Positioned for continual growth with a compelling QSR+ proposition that resonates with consumers.
World-Class Support
Franchisees receive initial and ongoing training from our seasoned staff members.
The Taco Franchise You've Been Dreaming Of
Freshly prepared, craveable food at an unbeatable value!
For more than 55 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.
9 Years of Same Store Sales Growth
Del Taco has seen 9 consecutive years of Total Franchise Same Store Sales Growth.* We've solidified our position as the #2 Mexican QSR by offering fresh products for an unbeatable value to our customers.
Reduced Royalty Payments
Designed to attract hotel operators 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
HOW MUCH DOES A DEL TACO FRANCHISE COST?
Costs, Fees, and Investment Facts
- Estimated Initial Investment: $812,700 - $2,467,500
- Minimum Liquidity: $500,000+***
- Minimum Net Worth: $1.0MM+ ***
- Franchise Fee: $35,000
- Royalty Fee: 5% of net sales
- Advertising Fee: 4% of net sales
*Will Vary By Commitment
Del Taco Available Territories
Where is Del Taco Growing?
Available Markets
Future Growth Opportunity
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Del Taco Site Requirements
We have broad appeal in communities with these characteristics:
- Population: 35,000+ residential population with 10,000+ daytime population
- Median Household Income: $40,000 – $100,000
- Age Groups: Prefer areas with higher concentrations of 18 – 49 year-olds
- Ethnicity: Menu appeals to broad consumer audience
- Traffic: Minimum 25,000+ cars per day at intersection
Our Ideal Candidate
WHAT DOES DEL TACO LOOK FOR IN A FRANCHISEE?
We are looking for a special kind of franchisee — one who wants to be part of our iconic brand and invest in growth! The ideal candidate or investment group will:
- Be Well-Capitalized
- Have Strong Business Acumen
- Have Knowledge of the Local Real Estate Market
- Have an Understanding of Development
- Have Passion for their Local Community
- Be Willing to Follow Our System
Defining the QSR+ Category
What's the Definition of QSR+?
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. We're at the forefront of the QSR+ category.
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-thru lanes provide for their busy lives.
