Under what conditions can a Prospective Franchisee disclose Del Taco's Proprietary Information to its employees, agents, and consultants?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Proprietary Information may be disclosed by the Prospective Franchisee only to those of its employees, agents and consultants who need to know such Proprietary Information for the purpose described above, who have been informed of the confidential nature of such information, and who are obligated to maintain such information in confidence.
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- Prospective Franchisee will not disclose such Proprietary Information to any third party without the prior written consent of Del Taco.
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- Prospective Franchisee will not use such Proprietary Information for any purpose other than the purpose for which disclosed.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–325)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Del Taco's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Prospective Franchisee may disclose Proprietary Information to its employees, agents, and consultants only under specific conditions. The disclosure is permitted only to those employees, agents, and consultants who need to know the Proprietary Information for the purpose of evaluating the franchise opportunity.
Furthermore, these individuals must be informed of the confidential nature of the information and must be obligated to maintain the information in confidence. This means the Prospective Franchisee must ensure that these individuals understand the sensitivity of the information and agree to keep it secret.
The Prospective Franchisee is prohibited from disclosing Proprietary Information to any other third party without obtaining prior written consent from Del Taco. Additionally, the Prospective Franchisee cannot use the Proprietary Information for any purpose other than evaluating the potential franchising relationship. These restrictions are in place to protect Del Taco's confidential business information and maintain its competitive advantage.