Taco Bell Express

$TBECF500 #2
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMexican Food
Locations235
Franchisee Count1
Franchise Fee$22,500
Item 7 Low$287,950
Item 7 Midpoint$572,825
Item 7 High$857,700
Royalty Fees10% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open0
ParentYUM! Brands, Inc.
Founded1962
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business64
Began Franchising1964
HQIrvine, CA
Executives11
Main Phone(949) 863-4500
FDD IssuedMarch 26, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Taco Bell Franchisor, LLC offers licenses for the operation of Taco Bell Express Units, which are quick-service consumer dining facilities presenting inexpensively priced, quality Mexican-style food for take-out and on-premises eating. Express Units include stand-alone units and permanently constructed installations in various locations such as colleges, airports, gas stations, and convenience stores.

Taco Bell Franchisor, LLC is a Delaware LLC formed in 2016, wholly owned by Taco Bell Franchisor Holdings, LLC, which is a subsidiary of YUM! Brands, Inc. Key executives include CEO Sean Tresvant and President Meghan Farren.

Taco Bell Franchisor, LLC offers licenses for the operation of Taco Bell Express Units, which are quick-service consumer dining facilities presenting inexpensively priced, quality Mexican-style food for take-out and on-premises eating. Express Units include stand-alone units and permanently constructed installations in various locations such as colleges, airports, gas stations, and convenience stores.

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