Under what condition is the Del Taco Store Audit Reinspection Fee payable?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee 1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceridian Dayforce | $109.75 per month | Fees are payable | Employee workforce |
| $577.50 per year annual | monthly, | management system. The | |
| $2,997.50 one-time | annually and once for the | current fee amount increases | |
| payment for Ceridian clock | Ceridian clock. | periodically based on the consumer price index ("CPI") published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These fees are subject to change and we may increase these fees upon notice. | |
| Del U E-Learning | $13.89 per month | Payable after opening in monthly installments with your royalty fee payments | You must participate in our online learning management system, which provides training to all of our Restaurant employees. You must pay us for access to the online learning management system. Upon notice, we may increase the fee to then current fee we charge to new franchisees. Commencing in June 2025, this fee will be paid on an annual basis. |
| Data Services Fee | None currently | Monthly | For restaurant menu management services. |
| Security | None currently | Monthly | Information security infrastructure services to mitigate risks from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. |
| Reporting | None currently | Monthly | Business Intelligence Data and Analytics, integrated sales, services and operational dashboards. |
| Digital Checklist | $50 per month | Monthly | This fee includes the use of the current digital checklist for completing daily food safety checklist. The fee is paid to our approved vendor. The use of digital checklist is a brand standard. |
| Store Audit Reinspection Fee | $500 per reinspection | Payable after a restaurant fails at least two consecutive store audits. The store audit reinspection fee will be assessed for each reinspection following the two consecutive failed audits. | Store audits to assess compliance with operat |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Store Audit Reinspection Fee of $500 per reinspection is payable if a restaurant fails at least two consecutive store audits. This fee will be assessed for each reinspection that follows the two consecutive failed audits. Store audits are conducted to assess a franchisee's compliance with Del Taco's operational standards.
For a prospective Del Taco franchisee, this means maintaining high operational standards is crucial to avoid incurring additional costs. Failing two consecutive audits triggers the reinspection fee, adding to the financial burden of operating the franchise. The fee applies to each subsequent reinspection until the restaurant passes an audit.
Franchisors commonly conduct audits to ensure brand consistency and quality across all locations. The implementation of a reinspection fee after failed audits is a mechanism to encourage franchisees to promptly address any deficiencies identified during the initial audit. This policy motivates franchisees to maintain standards and protect the brand's reputation.
Therefore, a Del Taco franchisee should prioritize operational excellence and promptly address any issues identified in store audits to avoid the Store Audit Reinspection Fee.