Del Taco Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Del Taco franchise: $1497K–$3321K investment, 5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$1.5M–$3.3M
Franchise Fee
$35K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5%
Net Sales
Ad Fund
4%
Net Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 4% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $174/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.6M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.9x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.6M, you'd pay approximately $81K/year in royalties alone, plus $65K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Promotional Fee | $10K |
| Technical Support Expenses | $2K |
| Extension Fee (Development Agreement) | $5K |
| Trade Area Survey Analysis | $5K |
| Site Development Services Fee | — |
Del Taco Full Profile
Growth data, risk flags, and unit trends
Investment Calculator
Model your total cost with scenarios
Franchise Glossary
Understand every fee and term