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Taco Bell

Mexican quick-service restaurant

Taco Bell Corp. was founded in 1962 and began franchising in 1964. It operates both Taco Bell and Taco Bell Express. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc., Taco Bell is affiliated with Pizza Hut, KFC, A&W, and Long John Silver's. There are Taco Bell locations throughout the United States and the world. The public company is based in Irvine, California.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Taco Bell Franchises?

Total Investment: $1,300,000-$2,500,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $45,000
Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 20 years

How to contact Taco Bell

Taco Bell Corp.
17901 Von Karman
Irvine, CA
92614

Toll Free: (866)298-6986
Fax: (502)874-8848

Website: Visit Website

Taco Bell News

Owners Of Jackson Taco Bell Franchises To Open 12th Location By Month's End
The franchise owners of 11 area Taco Bells hope to open their 12th store in Jackson by Halloween. BBG North is opening their next Taco Bell inside the former Guthrie's Chicken building in the Park Place development. The area is to the west of the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex. Advertisem... more

Taco Bell To Open First Cyprus Store By December
The first Taco Bell restaurant will open in Cyprus at the end of the year, probably at the MyMall in Limassol's Zakaki, making this the second European market to develop the brand after Spain. PHC Franchised Restaurants, operator of the 29 Pizza Hut outlets on the island, as well as Wagamama in... more

Taco Bell Launches 4th Annual Indie Band Search
Taco Bell has kicked off the fourth installment of its Feed the Beat music program, which has rewarded 165 up-and-coming indie rock acts with free Fourthmeal gift cards. This year, Taco Bell will again conduct a nationwide search for 100 bands and provide them with one month's supply of Four... more

Taco Bell Promos Feed The Beat Bands' Singles
Taco Bell has announced that it is promoting for the first time singles from the top bands in its Feed the Beat music program. The singles, titled "Pulse" by Hit the Lights, "Bring Me To Life" by Thousand Foot Krutch and "Unbreakable" by Fireflight, will be promoted on ww... more

Taco Bell To Give Away College Scholarships
The Taco Bell Foundation is offering a scholarship sweepstakes in which four $25,000 scholarships will be given away. Customers 13 years or older must visit a participating Taco Bell restaurant April 23 to obtain a code, available while supplies last. Participants have until April 30 to visit ww... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Taco Bell open? 1962
When did Taco Bell start Franchising? 1964

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2005 4617 81 144 1296
2004 4657 0 193 1325
2003 4806 0 234 1321
2002 5017 0 231 1321
2001 4152 128 120 1661

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Other Financing Source(s): 3rd-party financing available

Training & Support

Training
Available at headquarters, Additional training available
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing
Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    COMPANY INFORMATION

    Taco Bell Corp.
    17901 Von Karman
    Irvine, CA
    92614

    Toll Free: (866)298-6986
    Fax: (502)874-8848

    Website: Visit Website

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