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Del TacoFranchise Cost 2026

Del Taco franchise cost in the US (2026): $1M–$2.8M investment · $35K franchise fee · 5% royalty — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

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Market position · dine-in QSR cohort

Del Taco runs a focused network whose observed customer response holds above the cohort's broadest players.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

FRAN•ticc SofterMiddleStrongerFocusedGrowing breadthBroadLoved specialist Established leaderCustomer response — review-weighted rating Network size — outlets in the US → bands are relative to this cohort, not absoluteChick-fil-ACulver'sDenny'sIHOPMcDonald'sJack in the BoxWendy'sDave's Hot Chicken
FRAN•ticc SofterMiddleStrongerFocusedGrowing breadthBroadCustomer response — review-weighted rating Network size — outlets in the US → bands are relative to this cohort, not absoluteDel Taco
Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.
Del Tacofranchise-ownedIHOPfranchise-ownedDenny'sfranchise-ownedMcDonald'sfranchise-ownedChick-fil-ACulver'sfranchise-ownedWendy'sfranchise-ownedJack in the Boxfranchise-ownedDave's Hot Chickenfranchise-owned
Del Taco and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
BrandBreadthResponse
Del Tacofranchise-owned Focused Middle
McDonald'sfranchise-owned Broad Softer
Jack in the Boxfranchise-owned Growing breadth Softer
Chick-fil-A Growing breadth Middle

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-10-22 · relative to this peer cohort
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Frequently asked · Del Taco
What does a Del Taco franchise cost in the US?
The total investment for a Del Taco franchise for the Freestanding or End-Cap Drive-Thru Restaurant format is $1.5M–$3.3M. That total includes a $35K franchise fee.
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 18 franchised-unit exits: 9 reacquired by the franchisor and 9 ceased operations for other reasons. 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 $1M under a Conversion Restaurant17 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.

Del Taco Franchise Formats Available in the US

Compare Del Taco with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Del Taco: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Del Taco operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/del-taco.html for the full interactive prospectus.