Where can I find more detailed information regarding my obligations as a Del Taco franchisee?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Obligation | Section in Franchise Agreement (FA) or Development Agreement (DA) | Item(s) in Disclosure Document | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. Location selection and | FA – 1.1 and 1.2 | 7 and 11 | |
| acquisition/lease | DA – 7, 9 and 10 | ||
| b. Pre-opening purchases/leases | FA – 5.1 and 5.2 DA – 9 | 7, 8 and 11 | |
| c. Location development and other | FA – 51 and 5.2 | 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 | |
| pre-opening requirements | DA - 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 | ||
| d. Initial and ongoing training | FA – 5.4 DA – Not Applicable | 7 and 11 | |
| e. Opening | FA – 5.3 DA – Not Applicable | 7 and 11 | |
| f. Fees | FA - 3 DA – 5 | 5, 6 and 7 | |
| g. Compliance with standards, | FA – 5 and 9 | 8 and 11 | |
| policies and manuals | DA - Not Applicable | ||
| h. Trademarks and proprietary | FA – 8, 9 and 10 | 13 and 14 | |
| information | DA – 13 | ||
| i. Restrictions on products and | FA – 5.12 and 5.13 | 16 | |
| services offered | DA – 10 | ||
| j. Warranty and customer service | FA – 5.4 | Not Applicable | |
| requirements | DA – Not Applicable | ||
| k. Territorial development and sales | FA – 1 and Exhibit B | 12 | |
| quotas | DA – 2 and Exhibit A | ||
| l. Ongoing product and service | FA – 4 and 5.13 | 8 | |
| purchases | DA – Not Applicable | ||
| m. Maintenance, appearance and | FA – 5.7 – 5.9 and 5.11 | 11 | |
| remodeling requirements | DA – Not Applicable | ||
| n. Insurance | FA – 11 DA – Not Applicable | 6, 7 and 8 | |
| o. Advertising | FA – 5.21, 5.26, 6 and 8 DA – Not Applicable | 5, 6, 7 and 11 | |
| p. Indemnification | FA – 16 DA – 12 and 28 | 6 |
| Obligation | Section in Franchise Agreement (FA) or Development Agreement (DA) | Item(s) in Disclosure Document |
|---|---|---|
| q. Owner’s participation, | FA – 5.4, 5.6 and 5.27 | 11 and 15 |
| management and staffing | DA – 12 | |
| r. Records and reports | FA – 7 and 7.6 DA – Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| s. Inspections and audits | FA – 5.14, 7.1 and 7.4 DA – Not Applicable | 6 |
| t. Transfers | FA – 12 DA – 12 and 16 | 6 and 17 |
| u. Renewal | FA – 2 DA – None | 6, 11 and 17 |
| v. Post-termination obligations | FA – 14 DA – 15 | 17 |
| w. Non-competition covenants | FA – 10 DA – 17 | 17 |
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Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 30–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 provides a comprehensive overview of a franchisee's obligations under both the Franchise Agreement (FA) and the Development Agreement (DA). This item serves as a roadmap, directing prospective franchisees to specific sections within these agreements and other relevant items within the Disclosure Document itself for more detailed information.
Specifically, Item 9 outlines various obligations, ranging from location selection and pre-opening requirements to ongoing operational duties and post-termination responsibilities. For each obligation, the table in Item 9 references the corresponding sections in the Franchise Agreement or Development Agreement where the obligation is detailed. It also lists the specific items within the Disclosure Document that provide additional context or information related to that particular obligation. For example, information regarding 'Location selection and acquisition/lease' can be found in FA sections 1.1 and 1.2, DA sections 7, 9, and 10, as well as Item 7 and 11 of the FDD.
By consulting Item 9, a potential Del Taco franchisee can efficiently navigate the legal documents and disclosure materials to gain a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities. This structured approach helps in making informed decisions and ensures that franchisees are aware of what is expected of them throughout the franchise relationship. The obligations cover a wide range of topics such as fees, compliance, trademarks, restrictions, warranties, territorial development, purchases, maintenance, insurance, advertising, indemnification, participation, records, inspections, transfers, renewal, post-termination, non-competition, and dispute resolution.