When does the Del Taco Del U E-Learning fee transition to being paid on an annual basis?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Type of Fee 1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceridian Dayforce | $109.75 per month | Fees are payable | Employee workforce |
| $577.50 per year annual | monthly, | management system. The | |
| $2,997.50 one-time | annually and once for the | current fee amount increases | |
| payment for Ceridian clock | Ceridian clock. | periodically based on the consumer price index ("CPI") published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These fees are subject to change and we may increase these fees upon notice. | |
| Del U E-Learning | $13.89 per month | Payable after opening in monthly installments with your royalty fee payments | You must participate in our online learning management system, which provides training to all of our Restaurant employees. You must pay us for access to the online learning management system. Upon notice, we may increase the fee to then current fee we charge to new franchisees. Commencing in June 2025, this fee will be paid on an annual basis. |
| Data Services Fee | None currently | Monthly | For restaurant menu management services. |
| Security | None currently | Monthly | Information security infrastructure services to mitigate risks from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. |
| Reporting | None currently | Monthly | Business Intelligence Data and Analytics, integrated sales, services and operational dashboards. |
| Digital Checklist | $50 per month | Monthly | This fee includes the use of the current digital checklist for completing daily food safety checklist. The fee is paid to our approved vendor. The use of digital checklist is a brand standard. |
| Store Audit Reinspection Fee | $500 per reinspection | Payable after a restaurant fails at least two consecutive store audits. The store audit reinspection fee will be assessed for each reinspection following the two consecutive failed audits. | Store audits to assess compliance with operat |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Del U E-Learning fee, which is currently paid in monthly installments of $13.89 after opening, will transition to being paid on an annual basis commencing in June 2025. This fee is for access to Del Taco's online learning management system, which provides training to all restaurant employees.
Currently, franchisees pay this fee monthly along with their royalty fee payments. The move to an annual payment structure starting in June 2025 means franchisees will need to budget for a single, larger payment once per year instead of smaller monthly payments. This could impact cash flow management for franchisees, especially those with multiple locations.
Del Taco also retains the right to increase this fee to the then-current fee charged to new franchisees, provided they give notice. This means the annual fee amount could change over time. Franchisees should stay informed of any potential fee increases to accurately forecast their operating expenses. It is important to note that the $13.89 monthly fee is the current rate, but this is subject to change.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the specific annual fee amount that will be charged starting in June 2025 to better understand the financial commitment. Understanding the timing and potential increases of this fee is crucial for financial planning and assessing the overall cost of operating a Del Taco franchise.