What was the total number of Del Taco outlets opened in 2023?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
0 | | | 2024 | 18 | | Total | 2022 | 4 | | | 2023 | 9 | | | 2024 | 32 |
TABLE NO. 3 FRANCHISED OUTLETS STATUS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022 TO 2024
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termi- nations | Non- Renewa ls | Outlets Reacquired by Franchisor | Outlet Ceased Operatio ns for Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Arizona | 2022 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39 |
| 2023 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | |
| 2024 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39 | |
| California | 2022 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 135 |
| 2023 | 135 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 210 | |
| 2024 | 210 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 244 | |
| Colorado | 2022 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | |
| Florida | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Georgia | 2022 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
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, a total of 125 Del Taco outlets were opened in 2023. This number reflects the total openings across all states where Del Taco had franchise operations. This contributed to a net increase of 120 franchised outlets, with the total number of franchised Del Taco locations increasing from 301 at the start of the year to 421 by the end of 2023.
However, it's important to note that while 125 new Del Taco locations opened, there was a decrease of 119 company-owned stores. This resulted in a net increase of only one total Del Taco outlet during 2023. This indicates a strategic shift in Del Taco's business model, leaning more towards franchising and less on company-operated stores.
Prospective franchisees should consider this information in the context of Del Taco's overall growth strategy. While the number of franchised locations increased significantly, the reduction in company-owned stores could signal changes in market focus or operational priorities. It is important for potential franchisees to investigate the reasons behind these changes and how they might affect the long-term prospects of owning a Del Taco franchise.