What is the Master Services Agreement (MSA) date between Del Taco and Ceridian HCM, Inc.?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, the Company has negotiated and entered into a Master Services Agreement dated December 14, 2018 (including attachments, consisting of, among other things, that certain MSA dated May 31, 2019) (the "MSA") with Ceridian HCM, Inc. ("Ceridian") pursuant to which Ceridian will provide to Del Taco and its franchisees certain software modules and services intended to assist Del Taco and its franchisees in performing certain human resource functions in connection with the operation of their respective businesses (such modules and services to be referred to herein as the "Platform").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–325)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Master Services Agreement (MSA) between Del Taco and Ceridian HCM, Inc. is dated December 14, 2018. The MSA includes attachments, consisting of that certain MSA dated May 31, 2019. This agreement allows Ceridian to provide Del Taco and its franchisees with software modules and services to assist in performing human resource functions. These functions include payroll, benefits, time and attendance, and other related services.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that Del Taco has already established a relationship with Ceridian to handle various HR tasks. As a franchisee, you'll be eligible to use Ceridian's platform to manage your employees, provided you comply with the terms of the agreement and your franchise agreement. This can streamline HR processes and ensure compliance with various regulations.
However, it's important to note that Del Taco has the right to amend, revise, waive rights, or even terminate the MSA without liability to the franchisee. Additionally, franchisees are generally prohibited from bringing any claims or disputes against Ceridian related to the platform or the Platform Usage Agreement. Del Taco retains the right, but not the obligation, to resolve any disputes between a franchisee and Ceridian. Franchisees must also enter into a Platform Usage Agreement prescribed by Ceridian and approved by Del Taco.