Taco Bell Corp.

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Taco Bell Corp. franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    1964
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Irvine, CA United States
    Source: franchise.org

    Taco Bell serves Mexican-inspired fast food, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos. Customers can customize menu items and order food for pickup or delivery.

    Headline figures

    Taco Bell Corp. quick facts

    Is Taco Bell Corp. a franchise?
    Yes. Taco Bell Corp. offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 442 franchised and 42 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 58).
    How much does it cost to open a Taco Bell Corp. franchise?
    The Taco Bell Corp. Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $152,250–$1,766,250 for existing-unit purchase — total purchase price estimated range low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $287,950 for s (3 months) (f) $10,000 - $20,000 as agreed as incurred various third parties total — 287950 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21); $354,850 for unds (3 months) (f) $10,000 - $20,000 as agreed as incurred vendors, employees total — 354850 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23); $152,250 for property interests varies varies at closing us or an affiliate total purchase price — 152250 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $1,800,000 for us or one of our affiliates, the total purchase price for the restaurant may exceed — 1800000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24); $287,950–$857,700 for express — total — estimated range low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    Does Taco Bell Corp. disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Taco Bell Corp. FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many Taco Bell Corp. locations are there?
    The FDD reports 484 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 58). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Taco Bell Corp. a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $152,250 – $1,766,250 (Existing-unit purchase — total purchase price estimated range low); $287,950 (s (3 months) (F) $10,000 - $20,000 As agreed As incurred Various Third Parties TOTAL — 287950); $354,850 (unds (3 months) (F) $10,000 - $20,000 As agreed As incurred Vendors, Employees TOTAL — 354850); $152,250 (Property Interests Varies Varies At Closing Us or an affiliate Total Purchase Price — 152250); $1,800,000 (us or one of our affiliates, the total purchase price for the restaurant may exceed — 1800000); $287,950 – $857,700 (Express — TOTAL — estimated range low); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 6 in 2025, to 484 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 6 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (6)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Existing-unit purchase — total purchase price estimated range lowPDF p. 24$152,250 – $1,766,250
    • Property Interests Varies Varies At Closing Us or an affiliate Total Purchase Price — 152250PDF p. 24$152,250
    • s (3 months) (F) $10,000 - $20,000 As agreed As incurred Various Third Parties TOTAL — 287950PDF p. 21$287,950
    • Express — TOTAL — estimated range lowPDF p. 21$287,950 – $857,700
    • unds (3 months) (F) $10,000 - $20,000 As agreed As incurred Vendors, Employees TOTAL — 354850PDF p. 23$354,850
    • us or one of our affiliates, the total purchase price for the restaurant may exceed — 1800000PDF p. 24$1,800,000

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    75 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Taco Bell Corp. has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 58

    Net +5 outlets, 2023–2025

    0479202349020244842025+11−6

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($152,250 – $1,800,000) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Taco Bell Corp. reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units decreased from 490 to 484 in 2025. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 58

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    12 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,760
    2025total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$23,481
    2025member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$59,673
    2025franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$723,489
    2025bad debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$794,579
    2025changes in due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,747
    2025cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,871
    2025accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,325
    2025net increase in restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,871
    2025restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - beginning of year$33,115
    2025total liabilities and member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$153,347
    2025operating profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$793,343
    2025interest incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,236
    2025changes in due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$526
    2025changes in accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,262
    2025changes in deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,587
    20252025netincome$794,579
    2025equity balance december30 2025$59,673
    20252025distribution-$788,169
    2025franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,649
    2025long-term deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$70,193
    2025total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$93,674
    2025total member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$59,673
    2025royalties from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$69,861
    2025total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$793,350
    2025total costs and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$794,579
    2025non-cash distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$788,169
    2025accounts receivable netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$53,804
    2025allowance for doubtful accounts$11
    2025accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,325
    2025long-term deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$70,193
    2025total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$93,674
    2025royalties from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$69,861
    2025operating profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$793,343
    2025interest incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,236
    2025franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$723,489
    2025changes in accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,262
    2025accounts receivable netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$53,804
    2025restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - end of year$40,986
    2025total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$153,347
    2025restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$40,986
    2025long-term franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$47,291
    2025due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,617
    2025total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$106,056
    2025changes in deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,587
    2025cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,871
    2025restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$40,986
    2025franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,649
    2025due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,617
    2025total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$106,056
    2025long-term franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$47,291
    2025total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$153,347
    2025due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,396
    2025deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,760
    2025total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$23,481
    2025member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$59,673
    2025total member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$59,673
    2025total liabilities and member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$153,347
    2025total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$793,350
    2025bad debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7
    2025total costs and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$794,579
    2025non-cash distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$788,169
    2025changes in accounts receivables, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,103
    2025changes in franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$8,538
    2025changes in due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$526
    2025changes in due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,747
    2025net increase in restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,871
    2025due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,396
    2025changes in accounts receivables, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,103
    2025changes in franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$8,538
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$87,252
    2024franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$663,800
    2024royalties from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$63,536
    2024operating profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$727,375
    2024changes in franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$5,078
    2024changes in accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,360
    2024cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,667
    2024due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$649
    2024changes in due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,661
    2024changes in due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$961
    2024changes in deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$398
    2024restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - beginning of year$31,448
    20242024netincome$729,042
    20242024distribution-$708,885
    2024net increase in restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,667
    2024restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$33,115
    2024franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,328
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$140,515
    2024accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,063
    2024deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,785
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$14,497
    2024long-term deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$72,755
    2024member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$53,263
    2024total member's equity$53,263
    2024total liabilities and member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$140,515
    2024total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$727,336
    2024bad debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$39
    2024total costs and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$39
    2024interest incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,667
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$729,042
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$729,042
    2024changes in accounts receivables, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$15,548
    2024equity balance december31 2024$53,263
    2024franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,328
    2024long-term deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$72,755
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$101,441
    2024total assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$140,515
    2024restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$33,115
    2024deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5,785
    2024total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$727,336
    2024interest incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,667
    2024changes in franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$5,078
    2024accounts receivable netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$57,907
    2024restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - end of year$33,115
    2024allowance for doubtful accounts$6
    2024accounts receivable netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$57,907
    2024long-term franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,074
    2024due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,091
    2024total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$101,441
    2024changes in accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,360
    2024changes in deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$398
    2024cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,667
    2024due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,091
    2024long-term franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,074
    2024due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$649
    2024accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,063
    2024total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$14,497
    2024total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$87,252
    2024member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$53,263
    2024total liabilities and member's equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$140,515
    2024franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$663,800
    2024royalties from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$63,536
    2024bad debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$39
    2024total costs and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$39
    2024operating profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$727,375
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$729,042
    2024non-cash distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$708,885
    2024changes in accounts receivables, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$15,548
    2024changes in due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,661
    2024changes in due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$961
    2024net increase in restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,667
    2024beginning of year$31,448
    2024non-cash distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$708,885
    2023royalties from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$58,827
    2023total costs and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$40
    2023changes in due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$367
    2023changes in accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,947
    2023cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,198
    2023net increase in restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,674
    2023total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$652,113
    2023changes in franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,642
    2023changes in due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,044
    2023changes in deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,821
    2023equity balance december26 2023$33,106
    2023cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,524
    2023cash distributions to memberMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,198
    20232023netincome$653,677
    20232023cashdistribution-$4,198
    20232023distribution-$646,222
    2023franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$593,286
    2023bad debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$40
    2023operating profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$652,153
    2023interest incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,524
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$653,677
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$653,677
    2023non-cash distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$646,222
    2023changes in deferred franchise feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,821
    2023cash distributions to memberMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,198
    2023bad debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$40
    2023changes in accounts receivables, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,840
    2023beginning of year$34,122
    2023franchise and license feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$593,286
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$653,677
    2023changes in due from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$367
    2023cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,198
    2023restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - end of year$31,448
    2023restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents - beginning of year$34,122
    2023changes in accrued franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,947
    2023cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,524
    2023royalties from affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$58,827
    2023total revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$652,113
    2023total costs and expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$40
    2023operating profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$652,153
    2023interest incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,524
    2023non-cash distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$646,222
    2023changes in franchise incentivesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,642
    2023changes in due to affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,044
    2023net increase in restricted cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,674
    2023changes in accounts receivables, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,840
    2022equity balance december27 2022$29,849

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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