Where will any arbitration related to the Del Taco agreement take place?

According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any arbitration related to the franchise agreement will occur in the county where Del Taco's headquarters are located at the time of the dispute. Currently, this is Orange County, California.

This means that if a Del Taco franchisee has a dispute with the franchisor that cannot be resolved through other means and proceeds to arbitration, the proceedings will be held in Orange County, California, regardless of where the franchisee's restaurant is located. This could involve travel and associated expenses for the franchisee to attend the arbitration hearings.

It is typical in franchising for the arbitration location to be specified in the franchise agreement, often favoring the location of the franchisor's headquarters. This clause ensures that Del Taco can manage legal disputes in a location convenient for their operations. A prospective franchisee should consider the potential costs and logistical challenges of arbitrating a dispute in Orange County, California.