In what year were the most Del Taco franchises transferred to new owners?
Del_Taco Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| California | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 14 |
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 year with the most franchise transfers to new owners was 2024 in California.
The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the number of franchise transfers that occurred within the states of Arizona and California during the fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024. For California, the number of transfers increased from 2 in 2022 to 9 in 2023, and then peaked at 14 in 2024. Arizona saw 2 transfers in 2022 and none in the following years.
This information is valuable for prospective Del Taco franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and desirability of existing franchise locations. A high number of transfers could indicate various factors, such as franchisees retiring, relocating, or facing financial difficulties. Conversely, a low number of transfers might suggest that franchisees are generally satisfied with their investment and the performance of their Del Taco restaurants. It is important to note that this data only reflects transfers to new owners and does not include instances where the franchisor takes over operations.