What is the fee associated with the Transfer for Del Taco?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Buyer may operate the restaurants under Del Taco permits on the Closing Date if allowed by the municipality. Within ninety (90) days of transfer or earlier as required by municipalities, Buyer shall be responsible for obtaining/transferring all required licenses and permits into Buyer's name, as well as for the payment of any and all application, licensing, transfer or connection fees and costs associated with Buyer's acquisition of the Assets and subsequent operation of the Locations.
- Buyer acknowledges and agrees Buyer must understand city, county, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations and code requirements (collectively, "Laws") applicable to the Locations, and that certain Laws may have been grandfathered for Del Taco, but will not apply to the new owner upon transfer of the Locations. Buyer will be responsible for determining if additional work and/or equipment may be required in order for the Locations to comply with all applicable Laws, and for the costs of any required modifications to the equipment, kitchen design, and/or facility at any of the Locations. Buyer acknowledges and agrees further that city code inspections (health inspectors and other city inspection authorities) will occur either before or after the Closing Date (depending on the municipality). Inspections are required for Buyer to receive a certificate of occupancy and other applicable permits (including but not limited to health permits) to operate the Locations.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–325)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the buyer may need to pay fees associated with the transfer of a Del Taco restaurant. Within 90 days of the transfer, or earlier if required by the municipality, the buyer is responsible for obtaining or transferring all required licenses and permits into their name. They are also responsible for paying any application, licensing, transfer, or connection fees and costs related to acquiring the assets and operating the locations.
This means that a new Del Taco franchisee purchasing an existing location must budget for these potential transfer-related expenses. The exact amount will vary depending on local regulations and the specific requirements for transferring licenses and permits in that area. These costs are in addition to the purchase price of the franchise itself.
It is important to note that the buyer is responsible for understanding and complying with all city, county, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and code requirements applicable to the locations. Some laws may have been grandfathered for Del Taco but will not apply to the new owner upon transfer. The buyer is responsible for determining if additional work or equipment is required to comply with all applicable laws and for the costs of any required modifications to the equipment, kitchen design, or facility at any of the locations.