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MULTI-UNIT Buyer’s Guide FOOD SITE LOCATION Assistance OPPORTUNITY Description At Del Taco, all menu items taste better because they are made to order with fresh ingredients including cheddar cheese grated from 40-pound blocks, handmade pico de gallo salsa, lard-free beans slow-cooked from scratch, and marinated chicken grilled in the restaurant. The menu includes classic Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos as well as American favorites including hamburgers, crinkle-cut fries and shakes. In 2014, Del Taco celebrated its 50th anniversary and recently launched the “UnFreshing Believable” advertising campaign to communicate the lengths the company goes to in order to deliver quality, made-to-order menu items created with freshlyprepared ingredients. Del Taco also serves breakfast featuring a full line of breakfast burritos. With consistently strong sales and growth capabilities, Del Taco has grown to nearly 550 restaurants in 16 states. Qualifications Del Taco is seeking bold, passionate candidates to join the brand as it rapidly expands across the country. The ideal franchisee is an experienced restaurant operator or investor who will partner with an experienced operator and is committed to developing at least two restaurants over time. Minimum liquidity of $500,000 and net worth of $1 million required. 48 Fast Franchise Facts Franchising Since: 1967 Multi-Unit Franchisee Operating Units: 40% Total Franchise Operating Units: 243 Del Taco employs sophisticated demographic and analytical tools to guide new markets and site selection. Del Taco provides education on the real estate development process, including real estate broker selection, site selection, construction management and equipment vendors. The preferred location is a major signalized intersection or adjacent to the main entrance of anchored centers. Del Taco is rapidly expanding across the country with exclusive development territories available throughout the U.S. for qualified candidates in states such as Oregon, Washington, Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia and many others. Company Operating Units: 304 Capital Investment: $767,000 - $1,640,000* Franchise Fee (per unit): $35,000 Royalty Fee (per unit): 5% Advertising Fee (per unit): 4% Earnings Claims: Yes Build-Out Options: Freestanding or end-cap with drive-thru, conversion, food court, c-stores Available Territories: All U.S. states * 2013 Franchise Disclosure Document Contact Laura Tanaka of Del Taco, LLC | Director, Franchise Development [phone] [email protected] deltacofranchise.com Rankings