Del Taco
$DTLCF500 #183CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMexican Food
Founded1988
Completeness32/34 (94%)
Years in Business—
Began Franchising—
HQLake Forest, CA
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone(949) 462-9300
FDD IssuedMay 5, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2025 · 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.
Del Taco LLC is a subsidiary of Jack in the Box Inc., which is publicly traded. The current CEO is Lance Tucker, and the company has a team of experienced executives overseeing various functions, including operations and legal.
Jack in the Box Inc. develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Jack in the Box and Del Taco restaurant brands.
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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks