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Frequently asked · Del Taco
What does a Del Taco franchise cost in the US?
Setup and interiors for a Del Taco franchise for the Freestanding or End-Cap Drive-Thru Restaurant format run $1.5M–$3.3M. On top of that you should budget a $35K franchise fee.
What is the total upfront commitment for a Del Taco franchise?
Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $1.5M. The franchise fee alone is about 2% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.
What royalty does Del Taco charge?
Del Taco charges a 5% royalty. A separate 4% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How much space does a Del Taco franchise need?
A Del Taco outlet needs from 1152 sq ft for the Freestanding or End-Cap Drive-Thru Restaurant format.
How many Del Taco outlets are there in the US?
Del Taco operates 461 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1990.
Who is eligible for a Del Taco franchise?
You will need capital of at least $1.5M, a site of 1152+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; protected one-mile radius, subject to extensive reservations.
How long is the Del Taco franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: 20-year term · one renewal up to 20 years or lease remainder. Renewal fee: $35K.
How does a Del Taco franchisee earn?
A Del Taco franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Freestanding or End-Cap Drive-Thru Restaurant format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
How current is Del Taco's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from Del Taco's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2024, filed with state regulators.
Is a Del Taco franchise SBA-eligible?
Del Taco is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.
How many Del Taco units opened and closed recently?
Del Taco's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2024 reports 58 openings and 9 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Del Taco requires a minimum investment of $1.5M in a 1152+ sqft commercial space under a Freestanding or End-Cap Drive-Thru Restaurant model. Del Taco operates 461 outlets across the US, established in 1990. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Del Taco

Del Taco is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

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