Where is the initial training for the Designated Contact of a Del Taco franchise held?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Del Taco shall provide one half-day of initial training to Licensee's Designated Contact for each Licensed Restaurant. The initial training will be held at Del Taco's corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, California. Del Taco does not charge a tuition fee for this initial training, however, Licensee will
be required to pay all travel, living and other expenses incurred by its employees while attending the training. Del Taco will provide the initial training to additional management employees at Licensee's request. Within 30 days from the date of receipt of an invoice, Licensee shall pay a tuition fee as established by Del Taco from time to time for training any additional personnel. Licensee will be required to pay all travel, living and other expenses incurred by its additional personnel while attending the initial training.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–325)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training for a franchisee's Designated Contact will be held at Del Taco's corporate headquarters, located in Lake Forest, California. This initial training is one half-day in duration. Del Taco does not charge a tuition fee for this initial training.
However, the franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, living, and other expenses incurred by their employees while attending the training. Del Taco also offers initial training to additional management employees at the franchisee's request.
For any additional personnel beyond the Designated Contact, the franchisee will be required to pay a tuition fee as established by Del Taco from time to time. The franchisee is also responsible for covering all travel, living, and other expenses incurred by these additional personnel while attending the initial training. Franchisees should inquire about the current tuition fee for additional personnel training.