What was the total number of Del Taco outlets at the end of 2024?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of Year Outlets at End of Year | Net Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 306 | 301 | -5 | |
| Franchised | 2023 | 301 | 421 | +120 |
| 2024 | 421 | 461 | +40 | |
| 2022 | 294 | 290 | - 4 | |
| Company- | 2023 | 290 | 171 | -119 |
| Owned | ||||
| Owned | 2024 | 171 | 133 | -38 |
| 2022 | 600 | 591 | -9 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 591 | 592 | +1 |
| 2024 | 592 | 594 | +2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 54–58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of Del Taco outlets at the end of 2024 was 594. This number includes both franchised and company-owned locations.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that there were 461 franchised Del Taco outlets and 133 company-owned Del Taco locations at the close of 2024. This represents a net increase of 40 franchised outlets and a net decrease of 38 company-owned outlets during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights the overall size and composition of the Del Taco system. It also provides insight into the recent trends in the distribution of franchised versus company-owned locations, which could inform their investment decision.