Does the Del Taco Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement mention anything about additional or alternate menu items?

According to the 2025 Del Taco Franchise Disclosure Document, the Non-Disclosure Agreement mentions that Del Taco restaurants specialize in the sale of Mexican-American foods, such as tacos and burritos, along with burgers, shakes and desserts, French fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, and additional or alternate menu items that Del Taco may designate from time to time. These food and drink items are for both on-premises and off-premises consumption.

This means that as a Del Taco franchisee, you are expected to offer the standard menu items, but Del Taco retains the right to introduce new or different items. You would be obligated to maintain the confidentiality of information related to these menu items as part of the Non-Disclosure Agreement. This ensures that any proprietary information regarding new menu items or strategies remains protected.

The agreement emphasizes the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of the Del Taco system, which includes not only the core menu but also any additional items that Del Taco introduces. This is to protect Del Taco's competitive advantage and prevent others from unfairly benefiting from their innovations. As a franchisee, you must adhere to these confidentiality terms to maintain your franchise agreement.