How many Del Taco outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in 2024?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2022 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Michigan | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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, the total number of Del Taco outlets reacquired from franchisees in 2024 was 10. This figure is derived from a table that summarizes outlet data across various states. Specifically, in Michigan, 9 outlets were reacquired, and in Georgia, 1 outlet was reacquired.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Del Taco franchise system. Reacquisitions can occur for various reasons, such as franchisees not meeting performance standards, breaches of contract, or mutual agreement between the franchisee and Del Taco. A high number of reacquisitions could indicate potential challenges within the franchise system.
However, it's important to consider this figure in the context of the overall number of Del Taco outlets and the reasons behind the reacquisitions. Further investigation into the specific circumstances of these reacquisitions would provide a more comprehensive understanding. A prospective franchisee should inquire with Del Taco about the reasons for these reacquisitions and the support provided to franchisees to avoid such situations.
The FDD also includes data on company-owned outlets and transfers of outlets to new owners, which provides additional context for understanding changes within the Del Taco system. Reviewing these figures alongside the reacquisition data can offer a more balanced view of the franchise's health and stability.