What is the meaning of 'Del Taco System' as defined in the Del Taco Development Agreement?

RECITALS

• A. Del Taco engages in the business of owning, operating, and granting franchises to others to own and operate Del Taco restaurants for the sale of food items featuring Mexican-American dishes. Del Taco has developed a system with respect to its operations and management that includes (without limitation) the following items:
  • 1. Site selection and layout criteria;
  • 1. Designs for various types of standardized Del Taco buildings;
  • 1. Signs, graphics, names, logos and other decorative features;
  • 1. Recipes and menus;
  • 1. Furniture, fixtures, kitchen display systems and equipment specifications;
  • 1. Marketing and advertising materials;
  • 1. Operating procedures, including operating and management manuals;
  • 1. Training procedures and materials;
  • 1. Specifications for food products and supplies; and
  • 1. Other materials and procedures that Del Taco may develop and use in the development, construction and operation of Del Taco restaurants.

All of the above, as Del Taco may change or modify from time to time, shall constitute the "Del Taco System."

• B. Del Taco has established an excellent reputation and goodwill with the public with respect to the quality of products and services available at Del Taco restaurants, which reputation and goodwill have been and continue to be of major benefit to Del Taco and its franchisees.
• C. The Developer recognizes the benefits from being identified with and licensed by Del Taco and being able to utilize the Del Taco System.
• D. The Developer desires to obtain the right to develop Del Taco restaurants in the development area referred to in this Agreement, all upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–325)