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What are the standard fees that a Del Taco franchisee must pay, and how are they assessed?

Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • 2. Standard Fees: The standard fees are comprised of the following:
  • Recurring fees for each ACH settlement transaction (assessed according to the funds movement frequency that is established according to Del Taco's consortium); and
  • Designated Location Fees (which are monthly service charges assessed per Designated Location).

Franchisee shall pay such fees to Del Taco in such manner as Del Taco may prescribe, and purchase, lease or otherwise acquire the right to use such equipment, hardware, software and services as Del Taco may prescribe from time to time in order to use the Platform.

Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that, as of the Effective Date, such fees include, without limitation, the following:

Franchisee shall pay a monthly fee of One Hundred and Nine Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($109.75).

Franchisee shall purchase from Del Taco a Ceridian Time Clock (wall mounted).

The current price thereof is Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,997.50).

Franchisee shall pay to Del Taco an annual maintenance/subscription fee for the Ceridian Time Clock.

The current amount of such fee is Five Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents per year ($577.50).

Franchisee shall pay to Del Taco a reasonable installation fee for the Ceridian Time Clock.

FEES

License Fee. Within five days after the opening date of each Licensed Restaurant, Licensee shall pay a one-time fee to Del Taco in the amount set forth on Exhibit A for each License to acquire the Software and Documentation for each Licensed Restaurant. If Licensee desires to acquire Licenses for additional Licensed Restaurant(s), the parties shall insert additional appendices to incorporate the additional Licensed

Restaurant(s) and Licensee shall then pay a License Fee to Del Taco for each additional License. Del Taco may, upon 30 days' prior written notice to Licensee, increase the License Fee.

Software Subscription Fee. Del Taco may require that Licensee install and implement software applications such as Software as a Service ("SaaS"). Del Taco may, in its sole discretion, require that Licensee pay the cost of the subscription fee.

Software Maintenance and Support Services Fee. Beginning after the opening date of each Licensed Restaurant, Licensee shall pay per Licensed Restaurant a Software Maintenance Fee for the UltraBOS Back Office Software (if applicable) and a Support Services Fee for the Covered Services as set forth on Exhibit A. Del Taco may, in its sole discretion, increase the Software Maintenance and Support Services Fee effective upon 30 days' prior written notice to Licensee, to the then current fee being charged new Del Taco franchisees.

Billable Services Fees. The applicable rates for Billable Services will be communicated to Licensee prior to commencing services. Del Taco will send periodic invoices to Licensee for the Billable Services Fees, which are due upon receipt.

Travel Charges. Licensee shall pay for travel expenses for Del Taco technicians in connection with Billable Services. Travel expenses include hotel, food, rental car, tolls, parking and other related and necessary out-of-pocket travel expenses.

Shipping. Licensee shall pay Del Taco for any shipping charges incurred in providing any Support Services under this Agreement.

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees can expect to pay several standard fees. These include recurring fees for each ACH settlement transaction, which are assessed based on the frequency of funds movement established by Del Taco's consortium. Additionally, franchisees will be charged Designated Location Fees, which are monthly service charges assessed per Designated Location.

Franchisees are also required to pay fees related to the Platform, including a monthly fee of $109.75. They must purchase a Ceridian Time Clock for $2,997.50 and pay an annual maintenance/subscription fee of $577.50 for it. A reasonable installation fee for the Ceridian Time Clock is also charged.

Licensees must pay a one-time License Fee for each Licensed Restaurant to acquire the Software and Documentation, with the amount set forth on Exhibit A. Del Taco may increase this fee with 30 days' prior written notice. If Del Taco requires the installation of software applications like SaaS, the franchisee may have to cover the subscription fee. Franchisees also pay a Software Maintenance Fee for the UltraBOS Back Office Software (if applicable) and a Support Services Fee for the Covered Services, as detailed on Exhibit A, which Del Taco can increase with 30 days' notice to match the fees charged to new franchisees. Other fees include Billable Services Fees, Travel Charges for Del Taco technicians, and Shipping charges for Support Services.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.