

Taco Bell Express
Food and Beverage
General
Industry
Food and BeverageCategory
Fast Casual RestaurantSBA Identifier
S1704Year of Founding
2016Fees
Marketing Fee
4.25%Royalty Fee
10%Franchise Fee
$22,500-$22,500Investment Range
$253K-$590KLocation units
Total U.S. Locations
265U.S. Franchised Units
258U.S. Corporate Units
7Headquarters (City)
IrvineOther
Item 19 - Franchise Financials
NoFinancing Availability
-Started Offering Franchises
2016Issuance of FDD Data
04/12/2021What to know about Taco Bell Express franchise?
The licensee will operate a Taco Bell Express Unit offering inexpensively priced, quality Mexican-style food for take-out eating. Taco Bell Express Units are situated at locations which are inappropriate (e.g., because of size or layout constraints) for our Traditional Units.
Taco Bell Express is based in Irvine, CA. Scroll down to learn more!
How much does a Taco Bell Express franchise cost?
Are you wondering how much is a Taco Bell Express franchise? Before starting a Taco Bell Express franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.
The minimum investment amount required to open a Taco Bell Express franchise is $252,500 and can go all the way up to $590,100. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Taco Bell Express business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Taco Bell Express franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Taco Bell Express business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.
After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Taco Bell Express franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.
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Franchise Data
Year | Start of Year | Units Opened | Units Closed | End of Year |
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2016 | 470 | 8 | 46 | 432 |
2018 | 398 | 4 | 43 | 359 |
2019 | 359 | 5 | 40 | 324 |
2020 | 324 | 10 | 76 | 258 |
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How much does a Taco Bell Express franchise owner make?
Taco Bell Express franchise earnings and revenue can vary significantly from one franchisee to another.
The Taco Bell Express franchise owner profits can be influenced by labor costs, lease rates, hours worked as well as other factors.
Taco Bell Express unfortunately does not disclose financials on how much Taco Bell Express franchise owners make. This means they do not disclose sales or earnings for franchisees operating in the U.S.
Every franchisor is required by law to disclose income statements and balance sheets for how the franchisor is performing but not for the franchisee level. Unfortunately, Taco Bell Express does not make it easy to understand franchisee financial performance. This can be seen as a red flag and it is important to be that much more diligent in your conversations with Taco Bell Express franchisees. Do note that Taco Bell Express is not alone as about 40% of franchises do not disclose franchisee financial performance.
At Vetted Biz, we suggest you to speak with 5 to 10 Taco Bell Express franchisees to understand how much money they are making from their Taco Bell Express business.
You should also speak to former Taco Bell Express franchisees to understand why they left the system. Did they sell their Taco Bell Express at a profit? Were they forced to close their Taco Bell Express franchise down because it kept losing money?
What is the Taco Bell Express franchise fee?
Owning a Taco Bell Express franchise requires 10% royalty fee and 4.25% marketing fee. These two expenses represent the main ongoing costs you can expect to pay the franchisor throughout the franchise relationship. There may be other ongoing fees disclosed in the Taco Bell Express Franchise Disclosure Document
Keep in mind, there is also an initial Taco Bell Express franchise fee of $22,500 that is included in the initial investment amount of $252,500 to $590,100. Depending on the franchise agreement you sign, you might have to pay the full franchise fee again if you decide to extend the Taco Bell Express franchise relationship. Consult with a licensed franchise attorney to understand exactly what you receive for paying the Taco Bell Express franchise fee of $22,500.
Visit the Taco Bell Express metrics tab to explore the financials for this business, royalty and marketing fees compare to other Food and Beverage franchises. You can also compare these fees for 2,000+ franchises currently offered in the U.S.
When was Taco Bell Express founded?
Taco Bell Express started offering franchises in 2016. Taco Bell Express was founded 6 years ago in 2016.
At Vetted Biz, we recommend franchises have 3-5 corporate locations and 5+ years of experience before offering a franchise. There needs to be proof that the business model works and is replicable before offering the franchise to other!
How many Taco Bell Express locations are in the U.S.?
As of 2021, there were 258 locations across the U.S. There are also 7 corporate locations. Most Food and Beverage franchises like Taco Bell Express have more franchised locations than corporate locations.
How many Taco Bell Express franchises opened over the past few years?
Over the prior 3 years we have data for, Taco Bell Express has opened 19 outlets throughout the U.S. Visit the Taco Bell Express metrics tab to explore how the openings compare to other Food and Beverage franchises.
How many Taco Bell Express franchises closed over the past few years?
Over the prior 3 years we have data for, Taco Bell Express has closed 159 outlets throughout the U.S
Visit the Taco Bell Express metrics tab to explore how the openings compare to other Food and Beverage franchises.
Is Taco Bell Express growing? Are they opening more locations than they are closing?
The net unit growth rate for Taco Bell Express over the past 3 years is -35%. Over the last year we have data for, Taco Bell Express had a net unit growth rate of -20%.
Without a comparison, this number doesn’t mean much. Compare how the Taco Bell Express growth rate compares to 2,000+ other franchises and Industry franchises like Taco Bell Express. More info in the Taco Bell Express metrics tab.
Is Taco Bell Express franchise eligible for an SBA Loan?
Taco Bell Express is eligible for SBA loans including the 7(a) loan. To find out more about the SBA loan program for franchising click here.
Taco Bell Express franchise was assigned the SBA Franchise ID of S1704 on 10/01/2017. This DOES NOT mean the SBA endorses this franchise. The SBA Franchise Directory will only include business models like Taco Bell Express that are reviewed and found eligible under SBA’s affiliation rules and other eligibility criteria. Currently, there are over 7,000 franchise opportunities that the SBA has deemed eligible for SBA financing.
Is Taco Bell Express a franchise in the United States?
According to the SBA, Taco Bell Express meets the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) definition of a franchise. The FTC Franchise Rule requires franchisors to provide all potential franchisees with a disclosure document (FDD) containing 23 items about the franchise, its officers, and other franchisees. Be sure that Taco Bell Express provides you with an FDD if you are in discussion to buy a Taco Bell Express.
What is the Taco Bell Express Franchise for Sale Rate?
The Taco Bell Express systemwide health and franchisee satisfaction can be measured by the Taco Bell Expressfranchise for sale rate. The franchise for sale rate is calculated by the percentage of units transferred to new franchisees and reacquired by franchisor.
Taco Bell Express franchise for sale rate over the past 3 years is 9%. Over the last year we have data for, Taco Bell Express had a franchise for sale rate of 4%.
Without a comparison, this number doesn’t mean much. Compare how the Taco Bell Express franchise for sale rate compares to 2,000+ other franchises and Industry franchises like Taco Bell Express. More info in the Taco Bell Express metrics tab.
What is the Taco Bell Express Franchise Failure Rate?
Taco Bell Express franchise failures comprise franchise terminations, franchise non-renewals, and franchises that ceased operations for other reasons. The failure rate is one of the most important franchise metrics to consider when investing in a franchise!
Taco Bell Express failure rate over the past 3 years is 62%. Over the last year we have data for, Taco Bell Express had a franchise failure rate of 29%.
Without a comparison, this number doesn’t mean much. Compare how the Taco Bell Express franchise for sale rate compares to 2,000+ other franchises and Industry franchises like Taco Bell Express. More info in the Taco Bell Express metrics tab.
How can I find out more details on Taco Bell Express franchise?
Visit the Taco Bell Express metrics tab to explore franchise profitability, industry comparables and more. Become a Vetted Member today today for exclusive access on this franchise opportunity!
Investment Midpoint
The average of the low and high range of the investment amounts calculated from the most recently available Franchise Disclosure Document
Taco Bell Express
$421,300
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Royalty Fee
The median royalty fee from the Franchise Disclosure Document
Taco Bell Express
10%
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Franchise Fee Midpoint
Payment that the franchisee must pay to the franchise owner in order to start a franchise.
Taco Bell Express
$22,500
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Franchise Financials
Franchisor company financial information and financial performance representations, if disclosed by the franchisor.
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General
Industry
Food and BeverageCategory
Fast Casual RestaurantSBA Identifier
S1704Year of Founding
2016Fees
Marketing Fee
4.25%Royalty Fee
10%Franchise Fee
$22,500-$22,500Investment Range
$253K-$590KLocation units
Total U.S. Locations
265U.S. Franchised Units
258U.S. Corporate Units
7Headquarters (City)
IrvineOther
Item 19 - Franchise Financials
NoFinancing Availability
-Started Offering Franchises
2016Issuance of FDD Data
04/12/2021Detailed Franchise metrics for Taco Bell Express
Detailed Franchise Metrics are metrics calculated and reviewed by Vetted Biz. You can find the available metrics for Taco Bell Express below. “N/A" or Not Applicable results mean that there is not enough data available to compute a precise rate or that the result is not mathematically computable. When results are not mathematically computable, you should pay attention to the absolute values (#) instead of the percentage rate itself.
Growth Rate
The percentage change of total franchise units from one year to the next by franchisor.
1 year
3 years
Taco Bell Express
-20%
-35%
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Franchise for Sale Rate
The percentage of units transferred to new franchisees and reacquired by franchisor.
1 year
3 years
Taco Bell Express
3%
9%
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Net Unit Growth (most recent year)
Net Unit Growth (3 years)
Failure Rate
Franchise failures comprise franchise terminations, franchise non-renewals, and franchises that ceased operations for other reasons.
1 year
3 years
Taco Bell Express
12%
62%
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Business details

Company Name
Business email
**********@******.comMailing address
1 Glen Bell WayState headquarters
CaliforniaOwner Name
Taco Bell ExpressPhone
+1 (000) 0********00City
IrvineZip code
92618
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