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The real numbers on owning a Del Taco franchise

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$1,497,200–$3,321,000
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
594
Closure signals
9 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
12

What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchised restaurants: avg sales $1,613,899 (2024). Company-owned: avg sales $1,804,158, operating profit $383,324 before rent. Data from 387 franchised, 116 company-owned locations. No audited verification.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

9 ceased operations (2024), 0 terminations, 32 transfers suggest consolidation pressure.

Legal history (Item 3)

12 matters disclosed.

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Del Taco franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Del Taco franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,497,200–$3,321,000, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Del Taco franchise owners make?
Franchised restaurants: avg sales $1,613,899 (2024). Company-owned: avg sales $1,804,158, operating profit $383,324 before rent. Data from 387 franchised, 116 company-owned locations. No audited verification. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Del Taco franchise failure rate?
9 ceased operations (2024), 0 terminations, 32 transfers suggest consolidation pressure.
Is a Del Taco franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Del Taco scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 12 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34079-202505-08 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Del Taco or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.