What sections of the Del Taco Franchise Agreement outline the requirements for location development and other pre-opening activities?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Obligation | Section in Franchise Agreement (FA) or Development Agreement (DA) | Item(s) in Disclosure Document |
|---|---|---|
| a. Location selection and | FA – 1.1 and 1.2 | 7 and 11 |
| acquisition/lease | DA – 7, 9 and 10 | |
| b. |
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 30–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, including location development and pre-opening activities. Specifically, the requirements for location development and other pre-opening activities are detailed in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 of the Franchise Agreement, and Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the Development Agreement.
These sections of the agreements likely cover various aspects of preparing the location for opening. For the Franchise Agreement, this includes items such as site preparation, construction, obtaining necessary permits and licenses, and ensuring the location meets Del Taco's standards. The Development Agreement sections likely address similar requirements, but may also include obligations related to developing multiple locations within a specific territory.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review these sections of both the Franchise Agreement and the Development Agreement (if applicable) to fully understand their responsibilities and the associated costs. Understanding these obligations is crucial for a smooth and successful launch of their Del Taco franchise. Additionally, Item 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 in the disclosure document provide further details regarding these pre-opening requirements.