What was the lowest operating profit reported for a company-owned Del Taco restaurant in 2024?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Fiscal Year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized* | |||||
| Average Operating | $383,324 | $371,604 | $372,631 | $411,258 | $380,720 |
| Profit (before rent | |||||
| and real estate taxes) | |||||
| Number/percentage | 56 / 48% | 83/50% | 134/47% | 134/48% | 131/46% |
| of Restaurants | |||||
| Greater than Average | |||||
| Operating Profit | |||||
| Median Operating | $375,429 | $364,203 | $360,937 | $394,183 | $364,837 |
| Profit | |||||
| Highest Operating | $998,798 | $982,412 | $1,027,071 | $1,064,332 | $1,047,097 |
| Profit | |||||
| Lowest Operating | ($97,334) | ($49,077) | ($24,782) | ($11,347) | $41,265 |
| Profit |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 47–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the lowest operating profit reported for a company-owned Del Taco restaurant in the fiscal year 2024 was a loss of $97,334. This figure is based on the operating profit before rent and real estate taxes. It is important to note that this is the lowest performing restaurant out of the 116 freestanding company-owned restaurants that had been operating for at least 12 months as of the end of the fiscal year.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the range of financial performance among company-owned Del Taco restaurants. While some locations may achieve high operating profits, others may struggle and even incur losses. Understanding the potential for losses is crucial for assessing the financial risks associated with investing in a Del Taco franchise.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the factors that may contribute to variations in operating profit, such as location, market conditions, and management effectiveness. Del Taco states that individual results may vary, and there is no assurance that a franchisee will achieve the same level of profitability as the average or highest-performing restaurants. It is advisable to conduct thorough due diligence, including reviewing the performance of existing franchise locations and developing a detailed business plan, to assess the potential for success in a specific market.