What were the earnings from operations for Del Taco for the sixteen weeks ended January 21, 2024?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
llowances and other, and amortization of cloud-computing costs. Amounts in fiscal year 2024 have been adjusted to reflect the current presentation.
The following table provides information related to our operating segments in each period (in thousands):
| Sixteen Weeks Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2025 | January 21, 2024 | |||
| Revenues by segment: | ||||
| Jack in the Box restaurant operations | $ | 371,064 | $ | 368,340 |
| Del Taco restaurant operations | 98,374 | 119,158 | ||
| Consolidated revenues | $ | 469,438 | $ | 487,498 |
| Segment profit reconciliation: | ||||
| Jack in the Box segment profit | $ | 115,963 | $ | 119,097 |
| Del Taco segment profit | 9,326 | 12,763 | ||
| Shared services and unallocated costs | (28,045) | (30,076) | ||
| Total segment profit | $ | 97,244 | $ | 101,784 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 18,270 | 18,473 | ||
| Other operating expense, net | 3,519 | 5,170 | ||
| Net COLI losses (gains) | 1,391 | (4,834) | ||
| (Gains) losses on the sale of company-operated restaurants | (2,806) | 254 | ||
| Amortization of favorable and unfav |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the earnings from operations for the sixteen weeks ended January 21, 2024, were $79,480. This figure is part of a larger table that provides a segment profit reconciliation. The table compares financial data from the sixteen weeks ended January 19, 2025, to the sixteen weeks ended January 21, 2024.
Specifically, the table breaks down various components contributing to the overall earnings from operations. For the Del Taco segment, it lists the segment profit, shared services and unallocated costs, depreciation and amortization, other operating expenses, net COLI losses (gains), gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants, amortization of favorable and unfavorable leases and subleases, net, amortization of franchise tenant improvement allowances and other, and amortization of cloud-computing costs. These individual line items are factored in to arrive at the final earnings from operations figure.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into the financial performance of Del Taco over these specific periods. It allows them to see not only the overall earnings but also the various factors that influence those earnings. Understanding these components can help a franchisee assess the financial health and stability of the Del Taco brand and make informed decisions about their investment. It's important to note that past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results, but it does offer a valuable benchmark for comparison and analysis.