Under what circumstances can a Del Taco franchisee combine Personal Information received from Del Taco with information from other sources?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 5.17.6.3 Combine the Personal Information that it receives from Del Taco with the Personal Information that it receives from another company or business (or that it collects from its own interaction with individuals), except if expressly permitted to do so by Del Taco or required to do so by law.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 58–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is generally prohibited from combining Personal Information received from Del Taco with information from other sources. However, there are two specific exceptions to this rule.
First, a Del Taco franchisee may combine Personal Information if they are expressly permitted to do so by Del Taco. This implies that Del Taco can grant specific permission to a franchisee to combine data from different sources, likely under specific conditions and for particular purposes. Second, a franchisee may combine Personal Information if they are required to do so by law. This exception acknowledges that legal requirements may override the standard restrictions imposed by Del Taco.
This policy protects the privacy of customer data and ensures that franchisees handle personal information in a manner consistent with Del Taco's standards and legal requirements. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Del Taco regarding the specific circumstances under which combining Personal Information may be permitted or required.