Del Taco

$DTLCF500 #183
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMexican Food
Locations570
Franchisee Count432
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$2,922,400
Item 7 Midpoint$4,821,200
Item 7 High$6,720,000
Royalty Fees5% of net sales
Ad / Brand Fund5%
Sold Not Open4
ParentDel Taco Group, LLC
Founded1988
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business38
Began Franchising1990
HQLake Forest, CA
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone(949) 462-9300
FDD IssuedMay 5, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Jack in the Box Inc. develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Jack in the Box and Del Taco restaurant brands.

Franchisees must purchase designated point-of-sale and back-office equipment, with estimated costs ranging from $59,000 to $100,000. They must implement high-speed internet and secure networks, and the franchisor provides technical support through the first day of opening.

Jack in the Box Inc. develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Jack in the Box and Del Taco restaurant brands.

Read Del Taco’s complete 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 3 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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