Del Taco franchise locations commonly use Netchex as a payroll and HR platform, especially for multi‑unit operators running 24‑hour stores. There is no strong public evidence that Del Taco standardizes on UKG across all locations, and different franchisees may use different systems.

Quick Scoop

“What payroll system does Del Taco use? No UKG?”

Here’s the short, practical version:

  • Many Del Taco franchise operators are actively marketed a Netchex package that is explicitly branded and configured “for Del Taco operators.”
  • Corporate Del Taco hasn’t publicly advertised a single, mandatory payroll vendor for every store, so:
    • Some franchisees may use Netchex (or similar QSR‑focused payroll),
* Others may use different providers (including big names like UKG, ADP, Paychex, etc.), depending on their ownership group and legacy systems.
  • Because Del Taco is heavily franchised, your location’s payroll system is ultimately chosen by the franchise owner or corporate for that region.

What We Know Publicly

Netchex and Del Taco

Netchex has a dedicated offering labeled “Payroll & HR Built for Del Taco Operators”, describing features like multi‑location payroll, overnight crew support, and POS integrations for Del Taco restaurants. Their FAQ on that page directly answers “What payroll software do Del Taco franchise operators use?” by pitching Netchex as the platform built around Del Taco’s 24‑hour, multi‑daypart operations.

Key points from that info:

  • Focus on Del Taco franchise operators/multi‑unit groups.
  • Emphasis on:
    • 24‑hour operations and overnight differentials.
    • Multi‑location payroll from one dashboard.
    • Integration with Del Taco‑typical POS systems (e.g., NCR Aloha, Xenial).
  • It’s clearly marketed as a plug‑and‑play solution for Del Taco operators, not just a generic restaurant tool.

This strongly suggests that:

  • Netchex is widely used or at least strongly promoted among Del Taco franchisees , especially multi‑unit owners.

So… Is It UKG Or Not?

From public information:

  • There is no official, widely published statement that “Del Taco uses UKG” as a system‑wide standard.
  • Franchise models often mean:
    • Some groups may indeed be on UKG or other enterprise HCM suites, especially if they own multiple brands.
    • Others may opt for Netchex or similar restaurant‑specific payroll providers focused on quick service restaurants.

Because payroll choices are often made franchise‑by‑franchise , both of these can be true at once:

  1. A recruiter or manager might say “We use UKG” at one Del Taco group.
  2. Another location (or group) might say “We use Netchex” or something else entirely.

If you’re asking “No UKG?” because you’re comparing it to a previous employer or want to know what to expect in a new job, the only definitive way to know is to ask that specific store or HR team.

What This Means If You’re An Employee Or Applicant

If you’re trying to figure out what system your Del Taco uses:

  1. Ask directly during onboarding or the interview
    • “What HR/payroll system do you use for pay stubs and scheduling?”
  2. Look at your pay stub or portal URL
    • If you see branding like Netchex or a UKG domain/branding, that tells you which one they use.
  3. Check any hiring or self‑service links you’ve been sent
    • Netchex and UKG both have distinctive login pages and branding.

For day‑to‑day life as an employee, the main differences you’ll notice are:

  • Where you log in to see pay stubs and W‑2s.
  • How time‑off requests and schedules are handled.
  • Whether features like next‑day pay or earned‑wage access are integrated (sometimes done through third‑party apps, regardless of the main payroll system).

Forum‑Style Take

If this were a forum thread, the top reply would probably look like:

“There isn’t one single payroll system for all Del Taco. A lot of franchise groups use Netchex because there’s a Del Taco‑specific package, but some might use UKG, ADP, or others. Best bet: ask your store or look at your pay portal.”

That captures the reality: Netchex is strongly tied to Del Taco operators in public marketing, but UKG isn’t ruled out—it’s just not clearly the default.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.