What specific document must be included in the lease agreement for a Del Taco franchise?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 5.2.6 Prior to signing a lease, Franchisee shall submit to Del Taco a final draft of the lease for the Restaurant premises.
The lease must contain the provisions contained in Exhibit G (Addendum to Lease) hereof.
Within fifteen (15) days following Franchisee's execution of the lease for the Restaurant premises, Franchisee shall provide to Del Taco copies of (i) the fully-executed lease for the premises and the executed Addendum to Lease and (ii) the landlord's and property management company's notice address and contact information.
Further, no later than ten (10) days following Franchisee's opening of the Restaurant for business, Franchisee shall provide Del Taco with a copy of the commencement date letter from the landlord, or similar documentary evidence which indicates the commencement date under the lease and the expiration date of the lease.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 58–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prior to signing a lease for a restaurant premises, a franchisee must submit a final draft of the lease to Del Taco for approval. The lease agreement must include the provisions outlined in Exhibit G, which is referred to as the Addendum to Lease.
Within fifteen days of executing the lease, the franchisee is required to provide Del Taco with copies of the fully-executed lease, the executed Addendum to Lease, and the landlord's and property management company's contact information, including their notice address. Additionally, no later than ten days after opening the restaurant, the franchisee must provide Del Taco with a copy of the commencement date letter from the landlord or similar documentation indicating the lease's commencement and expiration dates.
This requirement ensures that Del Taco has oversight and approval of the lease terms, protecting their brand and the franchisee's interests. By mandating the inclusion of the Addendum to Lease, Del Taco can ensure that specific provisions important to the franchise operation are incorporated into the lease agreement. Franchisees should carefully review Exhibit G and understand its contents before finalizing their lease agreement.