As of January 19, 2025, how many company-operated Del Taco restaurants were there?

According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of January 19, 2025, there were 119 company-operated Del Taco restaurants. In addition to these company-operated locations, there were 470 franchise-operated Del Taco restaurants. This information is part of the details regarding the nature of the operations of Jack in the Box Inc., which includes both the Jack in the Box and Del Taco restaurant brands.

For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the relative scale of company-owned versus franchised Del Taco locations. A higher number of franchise-operated locations compared to company-operated ones may suggest that Del Taco relies more heavily on franchising as a business model for expansion and revenue generation. This could mean more support and established systems for franchisees, but it could also indicate a greater dependence on the success of its franchisees.

It's also worth noting that the company had 152 company-operated and 2,038 franchise-operated Jack in the Box restaurants as of the same date. This comparison highlights the different operational strategies employed for each brand under the Jack in the Box Inc. umbrella. Del Taco franchisees should consider these figures in the context of the overall company strategy and how resources and support are allocated between the two brands.