How many weeks are included in the Del Taco parent company's fiscal year?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Fiscal year — The Company's fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to September 30. Both fiscal years 2025 and 2024 include 52 weeks. Our first quarter includes 16 weeks and all other quarters include 12 weeks. All comparisons between 2025 and 2024 refer to the 16 weeks ("quarter") and 16 weeks ("year-to-date") ended January 19, 2025 and January 21, 2024, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the fiscal year for Jack in the Box Inc., the parent company of Del Taco, consists of either 52 or 53 weeks. The fiscal year concludes on the Sunday closest to September 30. Both fiscal years 2025 and 2024 include 52 weeks. The first quarter includes 16 weeks, while the remaining quarters each include 12 weeks. This standardization is important for financial reporting and comparisons.
For a Del Taco franchisee, understanding the fiscal year is crucial for interpreting financial statements provided by the company. It also helps in aligning their business operations and reporting with the franchisor's schedule. Knowing that the fiscal year can vary between 52 and 53 weeks allows franchisees to anticipate potential variations in financial data and plan accordingly.
The FDD specifies that comparisons between 2025 and 2024 refer to the 16 weeks ended January 19, 2025, and January 21, 2024, respectively, unless otherwise indicated. This consistent reference point is essential for franchisees when evaluating their performance against previous periods and understanding the overall financial health of the Del Taco brand.