Taco Bell Franchise

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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Taco Bell Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

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

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

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Taco Bell News

Taco Bell Names Yum Veteran Brian Niccol Top Marketing Exec
Yum Brands' Taco Bell has appointed Brian Niccol as the chain's chief marketing and innovation officer, a new role for the organization. He is expected to take on the role Oct. 24. A spokesman confirmed the news, saying the new role was created to build a better and more relevant Taco Bel... more

Taco Bell Offers Exclusive Mtv Content Through Qr Codes
Fast food franchise Taco Bell is using QR codes on its fountain drink cups and big box packaging to offer exclusive MTV content to hungry consumers. The company partnered with Scanbuy for the mobile initiative. The mobile campaign is occurring through Sept. 4. "Taco Bell is a sponsor of th... more

Taco Bell Ceo: "You Have To Know What The Brand Stands For"
A group of cartoon superheroes dubbed the Super Delicious Ingredient Force that lives in a "Fortress of Flavor" will never be the stars of a marketing campaign for Panera Bread. Chipotle CEO Steve Ells will never say that a $2.69 taco is expensive. And it's highly unlikely that McDonald's will issue... more

Taco Bell And The Golden Age Of Drive-thru
It must always be, "Hi, how are you today?" Never, "Hi, how are you?" "Hi, how's it going?" or "Welcome to Taco Bell." Never, "What will it be today?" or, even worse, "What do you want?" Every Taco Bell Service Champion memorizes the order script b... more

Taco Bell Hopes To Disrupt Marketplace With $2 Meal Deals
Taco Bell is known for its value meal, offering a variety of items between 79 cents and 99 cents. With the quick-service industry still challenged by high unemployment among its core demographic, the company has volleyed a new salvo in the discounting war with the introduction of $2 combo meals. ... 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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