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Taco Bell

Leading Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurant brand serving innovative menu items.

Actively Growing
Taco Bell
$935K–$4.3M
Investment
$25K
Franchise Fee
5.5%
Royalty
$935K+
Liquid Capital
Territories
Available
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💰Investment Budget
Total investment: $935K–$4.3M
📍Territory Availability
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🏷️Industry Category
Food & Beverage franchise
👤Ownership Style
owner operator, semi absentee

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About Taco Bell

Copyright © 2025 Entrepreneur Media, LLC All rights reserved. Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC From a hot chalupa to their signature sauce,Taco Bellis the largest purveyor of Mexican cuisine in the world.  As one of the top quick-service restaurant franchises, Taco Bell is known for serving Mexican-style food quickly and at a low price. You can get their tasty tacos at over 7,000 locations across 30 different countries. Taco Bell is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which also owns several other recognizable franchises. Yum! Brands Inc. operates over 43,000 restaurant locations across 135 nations and territories. Taco Bell was founded in 1962 and began franchising two years later. It has since grown into one of the most recognizable brands in the world.

Investment At-a-Glance

$935K–$4.3M
Total Investment
$25K
Franchise Fee
5.5%
Royalty
$2.0M+
Min. Liquid Capital
4.25%
Brand / Ad Fund
10.2 weeks
Training
10-25 years
Term

By the Numbers

1962
Year Founded
1964
Franchising Since
8,746+
Total Locations
#2
Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Rank

Next Steps

1
Intro Call
Background + Goals
2
Territory + FDD
Review Demographic Report, Address All FDD Questions
3
Funding & Validation
Corporate Team Joins To Verify Funding & Verify Operations
4
Franchise Application
Collect Full Franchise Application And Intent To Join Franchise
5
CEO Approval
CEO Joins For Pre-Approval And Final Steps

Taco Bell Franchise Cost & Investment

The total investment range to open a Taco Bell franchise is $935K–$4.3M. The initial franchise fee is $25K. Ongoing royalty is 5.5%.

Is Taco Bell a Good Franchise to Own?

Taco Bell is a Food & Beverage opportunity. Schedule a call with a Franchise KI consultant to review fit, territory, and financial projections.

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