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2017 Annual Edition
FOOD
QUALIFICATIONS
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Del Taco is positioned for continual growth:
We start with Fresh and Serve with Value.”
FAST FACTS:
OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
The Mexican Quick Service Restaurant
(MQSR) category is one of the fastest grow-
ing segments in the industry, and Del Taco
(NASDAQ:TACO), as the second largest
MQSR in terms of units with more than 550
locations in 15 states, is a true leader in the
space. Offering delicious quality food, pre-
pared with fresh ingredients and served at
the value and convenience of a drive-thru,
Del Taco continues to pioneer the QSR+ cat-
egory and fi ll a void in the industry between
a traditional QSR and a fast casual restaurant.
With Del Taco’s unique QSR+ positioning,
an investment in the company presents
enormous growth potential for experienced
multi-unit operators looking to diversify their
portfolios with a brand on the rise.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Del Taco’s effective barbell menu strategy,
includes a range of premium and value menu
items available at price points that appeal
to guests of all income levels. Our full com-
plement of dayparts and ongoing menu
innovation appeals to a broad demographic
and is continuing to drive increased traffi c
and sales. Consumers everywhere are con-
sistently asking for a Del Taco in their town.
Del Taco is actively seeking passionate, qual-
ifi ed franchisees with multi-unit operating
experience interested indeveloping multiple
restaurants in a specifi c territory. They must
be well capitalized with access to at least
$500,000 in liquid capital and have a com-
bined minimum net worth of over $1 million.
Prospective partners have the opportunity
to join a thriving brand with plenty of room
for franchisees to grow in both existing and
untapped markets.
FRANCHISING SINCE: 1967
MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE
OPERATING UNITS: 40%
TOTAL OPERATING UNITS: 241
SITE ASSISTANCE
Del Taco employs sophisticated demo-
graphic and analytical tools and real estate
broker selection to guide development
strategy and site selection in new markets
as well as assistance with construction man-
agement and equipment vendors.
RANKINGS & AWARDS
• Del Taco named 2016 Franchise
Times Deal of the Year Award.
• Nation’s Restaurant News
Consumer Picks, Best Value in
Mexican Limited Service Segment
(2016) and NRN Power List,
Reader’s Choice Award (2016).
• Consumer Reports named Del Taco
as providing the “Best Value for
Your Money”.
• Del Taco consistently ranks high
in the Top 50 chains by QSR
magazine, and is among the NRN
Top 100 chains.
• Del Taco has also been recognized
in the Franchise Times Top 200 and
Entrepreneur Franchise 500 rankings.
Multi-Unit Buyer’s Guide
COMPANY OPERATING UNITS: 310
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: $960,700 -
$1,866,500
FRANCHISE FEE: $35,000
ROYALTY FEE: 5%
ADVERTISING FEE: 4%
EARNINGS CLAIMS: Yes
BUILD-OUT OPTIONS: Free standing or
conversion with drive-thru.
AVAILABLE TERRITORIES: Western,
Southeast and Midwest U.S.
*2016 Franchise Disclosure Document
CONTACT
LAURA TANAKA
DEL TACO LLC
Director, Franchise Development
(949) 462-7379
[email protected]
deltacofranchise.com
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