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Taco Bell
Quick-service Mexican restaurant
Don't ask for whom the Taco Bell tolls; it tolls for millions of diners seeking a tortilla-wrapped meal. A division of fast-food behemoth YUM! Brands, Taco Bell is the top Mexican fast-food chain in the U.S., with over 5,000 locations. The restaurants feature a wide range of Mexican-style menu items including tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, and nachos. Taco Bell units can be found operating as free-standing units and as quick-service kiosks in such places as shopping malls and airports. Taco Bell also has an additional 200+ locations outside the U.S. More than 20% of the restaurants are company-operated, while the rest are franchised or licensed.
2011 AllStar Rank: 25
2010 AllStar Rank: 60
2009 AllStar Rank: 103
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
2010 AllStar Rank: 60
2009 AllStar Rank: 103
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Taco Bell
1 Glen Bell Way
Irvine, CA 92618
949-863-4500
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1962 |
| Franchising since | 1964 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 25 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 3,954 | 228 | 1,244 |
| 2010 | 3,945 | 225 | 1,247 |
| 2009 | 3,866 | 213 | 1,298 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $1,324,300 - $2,465,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5.5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $1,500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $750,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Customer focused and detail oriented
Management skills
Commitment to multiple unit ownership
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Taco Bell
1 Glen Bell Way
Irvine, CA 92618
949-863-4500
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Taco Bell Corp.
Don't ask for whom the Taco Bell tolls; it tolls for millions of diners seeking a tortilla-wrapped meal. A division of fast-food behemoth YUM! Brands, Taco Bell is the top Mexican fast-food chain in the U.S., with over 5,000 locations. The restaurants feature a wide range of Mexican-style menu items including tacos, ...
| Company Type: | Subsidiary |
| Employees: | 143,000 |
| Executives: | Greg Creed, President and Chiel Concept OfficerRob Savage, COOMelissa Lora, CFO |
| Sales: | $1,800,000,000 |
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| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | ChipotleDel TacoSubway |
Taco Bell
1 Glen Bell Way
Irvine, CA 92618
949-863-4500
