How many franchised Del Taco outlets were operating at the start of 2022?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of Year Outlets at End of Year | Net Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 306 | 301 | -5 | |
| Franchised | 2023 | 301 | 421 | +120 |
| 2024 | 421 | 461 | +40 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 54–58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 306 franchised outlets at the start of 2022. By the end of 2022, this number decreased to 301. This indicates a net change of -5 franchised locations during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data provides a snapshot of the franchise system's size and stability. A decrease in the number of franchised outlets could signal potential challenges within the system, such as closures or terminations. However, it is important to consider this change in the context of the overall number of Del Taco locations and the reasons behind the decrease.
It is also useful to compare this data with subsequent years. The FDD shows that the number of franchised Del Taco locations increased significantly in 2023 and 2024. This suggests that the decrease in 2022 may have been an anomaly or a temporary setback, and that the franchise system has since recovered and is experiencing growth. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons for the 2022 decrease and the subsequent growth to gain a better understanding of the franchise's performance and potential risks.