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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: $1,100,000-$1,700,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $45,000
Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Advertising Fee:
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

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

Nebraska Woman Killed By Collapsing Taco Bell Sign
Strong Nebraska winds blew over a restaurant sign on the south edge of North Platte around 12:30 Friday afternoon. Winds were gusting at about 40 miles an hour when a woman from Chambers, Nebraska, was crushed by a falling sign. Mark and Diane Durre of Chambers were in North Platte to meet two... more

Yum Goes Mexican With Taco Bell To Take On Street Food In India
The US owner of the KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants, Yum Brands Inc., plans to launch its Taco Bell eateries in India to compete with street food, an official said. Recession-proof? Yum Restaurants' Niren Chaudhary says the company aims to double its revenue in the next two-three years, driven ... more

The Hills Duo, Taco Bell Aid World Hunger Relief
In an effort to raise awareness of global hunger, Taco Bell is again joining forces with Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of MTV's hit reality show "The Hills." The couple will host the World Hunger "Reality Check Challenge" event for the second straight year. On Oct. 2 Montag ... 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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