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How Much Does a Del Taco Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Del Taco franchise costs between $1,497,200 and $3,321,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$1,497,200

Minimum Investment

$3,321,000

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Del Taco Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $1,750 – $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Del Taco Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Del Taco franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Franchise Fee Lump Sum · (Note 2) $35,000

Real Estate $517,000 – $1,324,000

Building Improvements As Agreed · As Agreed $490,000 – $1,200,000

Fee for Architectural and Engineering and other Related Consultant Services As Agreed · As Agreed $27,000 – $124,000

Equipment & Assets $466,000 – $857,000

Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment As Agreed · As Agreed $400,000 – $750,000

IT Equipment& Installation, Computer-related Services& Licensing As Agreed · As Agreed $59,000 – $100,000

Inventory As Agreed $7,000

Training $242,000 – $321,000

Initial Training Expenses As Agreed $194,000 – $253,000

Crew Training Expenses As Agreed $48,000 – $68,000

Working Capital & Reserves $28,000 – $65,000

Additional Funds - 3 Months As Agreed $28,000 – $65,000

Other Costs $209,200 – $719,000

On-site Improvements As Agreed · As Agreed $186,000 – $650,000

Environmental Assessment As Agreed · As Agreed $2,500 – $34,000

Promotional Fee Lump Sum · (Note 2) $10,000

Security Cameras As Agreed · As Agreed $6,000 – $8,000

Fee for trade area survey analysis Lump Sum · On Invoice $0 – $7,500

Licenses, Fees and Deposits Lump Sum $3,000 – $6,000

Technical Support Expenses Lump Sum · On Invoice $1,700 – $3,500

Land Not Included · Not Included $0

Total Estimated Investment $1,497,200 – $3,321,000

How Does Del Taco Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Del Taco's minimum investment of $1,497,200 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$1,497,200

Del Taco Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$3,321,000

Del Taco Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Del Taco?

The total startup cost for a Del Taco franchise ranges from $1,497,200 to $3,321,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $517,000 to $1,324,000.

How much is the Del Taco franchise fee?

The Del Taco franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $1,750 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Del Taco a good investment?

Del Taco requires a total franchise investment of $1,497,200 to $3,321,000 and scores Legal Risk: 61/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Del Taco franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Del Taco franchise owner make?

Del Taco franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,541,335 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Del Taco franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.

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