From whom must a new Del Taco franchisee purchase point-of-sale and back-office equipment and software?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Prior to opening the Restaurant, all new Del Taco franchisees must purchase and install point-of-sale and back-office equipment and software from vendors that we may designate or approve.
You have the right to purchase such computer-related hardware and equipment directly from any approved or designated vendor, or you can elect to purchase any computer-related hardware or equipment through us, and we will purchase the hardware or equipment on your behalf from approved third-party vendors and resell such hardware or equipment to you at no markup.
After your Restaurants opens, you and we reconcile the total actual purchase price of the hardware or equipment we purchased on your behalf you will reimburse us for the amount of the purchase price.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prior to opening a restaurant, new franchisees must purchase and install point-of-sale and back-office equipment and software from vendors that Del Taco designates or approves. This requirement ensures that all Del Taco locations use compatible systems that meet the brand's standards for operation and data management.
The FDD also states that franchisees have the option to purchase computer-related hardware and equipment directly from any approved or designated vendor. Alternatively, franchisees can elect to have Del Taco purchase the hardware or equipment on their behalf from approved third-party vendors and then resell it to the franchisee at no markup. After the restaurant opens, the franchisee will reconcile the total actual purchase price of the hardware or equipment with Del Taco and reimburse them for the purchase price.
This arrangement provides franchisees with flexibility in how they acquire necessary equipment while ensuring compliance with Del Taco's technology standards. The estimated initial investment for IT equipment, installation, computer-related services, and licensing ranges from $59,000 to $100,000, payable to vendors as agreed. This cost is part of the broader initial investment required to start a Del Taco franchise.