Taco Bell
We provide quick-service restaurants serving Mexican-style food at affordable prices for the general public. Our menu is built for both take-out and on-premises dining, with many locations also offering drive-thru service. We operate a range of restaurant formats, including freestanding Traditional Units, in-line locations, end-caps, and smaller Taco Bell Express locations. Each restaurant follows a detailed operating system for food preparation, service, training, and quality standards. We are a restaurant business focused on fast service, consistent products, and convenient dining locations.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOSean Tresvant
- Headquarters1 Glen Bell Way, Irvine, CA, 92618
- Year founded1962
- Year started franchising1964
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open7847 (+484 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$1,859,750 - $4,310,200
- Franchise fee$45,000
- Royalty5.5% of the Unit's Gross Sales
- Brand fund4.25% of the Unit's Gross Sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-26
| Category | Detail | View |
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Taco Bell, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Taco Bell franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Taco Bell franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Taco Bell franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Taco Bell. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Taco Bell provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 7847 |
| Franchise locations | 7349 |
| Corporate locations | 498 |
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