Del Taco
Del Taco Restaurants are quick-service, fast-casual restaurants serving the general public with a menu built around Mexican-American food such as tacos and burritos, along with burgers, shakes, French fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, and similar beverages and sides. We operate in free-standing locations and end-cap drive-thru restaurants, with seating and kitchen layouts designed to fit the site. Our restaurants are staffed by about 20 to 45 employees in a free-standing location, or about 20 to 25 employees in an end-cap drive-thru location, depending on size and sales. We serve customers looking for fast, convenient meals in a casual dining setting.
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Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOJohn D. Cappasola, Jr.
- Headquarters25521 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
- Year founded1988
- Year started franchising1990
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open580 (+36 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$859,700 - $2,116,500
- Franchise fee$35,000
- Royalty5% of net sales
- Brand fund4% of net sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Fast Food industry:
Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2019-05-01
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| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving Del Taco, its affiliates, or key personnel that may be relevant to prospective franchisees. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Del Taco franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Del Taco provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 580 |
| Franchise locations | 258 |
| Corporate locations | 322 |
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