Learning Management System
Provides Ongoing Training
Our proven business model offers our franchise partners the foundation and resources necessary to establish, manage, and grow their business.
Learning Management System
Provides Ongoing Training
Field Marketing Manager
Ongoing Local Store Marketing (LSM) Calendar Plan
Technology Support and Del Fran
Franchise Intranet Access
Procurement & Distribution Team
Ensures brand protection and negotiated pricing
Franchise Business Consultant (FBC)
Dedicated Ongoing Business Support
Operation
Audits
At Least 2x Per Year
Guest Experience Measurement Program
To Increase Guest Satisfaction
On-The-Job Training (Hours)
Classroom Training (Hours)
Technical Support (Hours/Day)
At Del Taco, all of our franchisees receive initial and ongoing training from our seasoned staff members.
Our franchise partners enjoy the benefits of customized marketing plans designed to support successful restaurant openings and maintain awareness. Plus, dedicated field marketing managers who work alongside franchisees on a regular basis to coordinate and execute local marketing initiatives including:
The total estimated initial investment range is $812,700-$2,368,000 and includes the initial franchise fees, training costs, inventory, build-out expenses, computer hardware and software, insurance and three months working capital. The investment varies for each Del Taco location depending on the market you choose. Please refer to Items 5 and 7 in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for a clear representation of the total fees and investment needed.
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/group will be well-capitalized and have knowledge of the local real estate market and an understanding of development as well as multi-unit restaurant experience and have a passion for getting involved in the local community. We are looking for candidates/investment groups who are pioneers and who are willing and eager to start off by developing new stores to build their empire and wealth.
Del Taco requires minimum liquidity of $500,000 and a minimum net worth of $2 million. The number of restaurants you’ve committed to developing and the size of your territory will determine your total financial requirements.
Today's competitive quick-serve restaurant industry calls for ownership groups with strong restaurant operational backgrounds. In order to qualify, your group must have at least one person with recent multi-unit restaurant operations experience and the ability and desire to enrich people’s lives through exceptional customer service, guest experience, and employee satisfaction. This operating partner must live in the market and have at least a 10% ownership in the Del Taco operations.
The ongoing royalty fee is 5% of net sales and the marketing fee is 4% of net sales.
Use of the Del Taco® brand name, systems, logo, and store design.
A comprehensive Training Program designed to prepare you for daily operation of your restaurant.
Site selection support.
Construction & design support. Conceptual floor plans and site plans are provided. These must be sealed by an approved architect before submitting them to local government entities.
Franchise development support and a step-by-step guide through the process of new-store layout, ordering of equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
Support and training assistance in pre-opening and opening.
Ongoing support from: Franchise Business Consultants, Culinary & Innovation Team, and R&D. Plus, purchasing, distribution, and marketing support for local store.
We prefer multi-unit agreements, but there are circumstances in which we may consider smaller (one or two unit) agreements.
Due to the strong demand from new and existing franchisees to expand with Del Taco beyond current markets, Del Taco offers an enhanced franchise growth incentive program, geared specifically toward multi-unit operators looking to expand their portfolio with a winning brand. The program applies to eligible franchisees who commit to opening a minimum of five Del Taco restaurants in a new market and open the stores according to their development schedule. Designed to attract franchisees with an appetite for multi-unit expansion, the incentives include discounted initial franchise fees and offers reduced royalties for up to three years, driving unit level profitability early on in the initial entrance phase of development in a new market.
Save $40,000 – Waive $20,000 of the $35,000 franchise fee on the first two stores.
Additional savings! Reduced royalty for three years on all 5 or more stores signed under the development agreement:
Year 1 Royalty Fees: 2%
Year 2 Royalty Fees: 3%
Year 3 Royalty Fees: 4%
Thereafter: 5%
Based upon Federal Trade Commission guidelines, we are precluded from providing earnings estimates or profit potential. We encourage prospective franchisees to conduct significant due diligence prior to committing to a new business venture. We provide names and phone numbers of existing franchisees in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). A pro forma financial statement that shows the operating performance of our company owned locations is included in the FDD for your review. At the end of the day, you are in control of this question. Your willingness to adhere to our operating system and your dedication to customer service are the key factors in answering this question.
At Del Taco, we can go as fast as you are willing to go. The process to become a franchisee with Del Taco typically ranges from 90 - 120 days.
Del Taco does not provide financing; however, we do provide a list of banks/financing institutions that have expressed an interest in lending to Del Taco franchisees. To facilitate financing, Del Taco is listed on the SBA Registry.
To learn more about becoming a Del Taco franchisee, please complete this form and a member of our team will contact you!
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