Taco Bell Express

$TBECF500 #2
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMexican Food
ParentYUM! Brands, Inc.
Founded1962
Completeness33/34 (97%)
Years in Business63
Began Franchising1964
HQIrvine, CA
Executives12
Main Phone(949) 863-4500
FDD IssuedMarch 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
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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FranDeals Score
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Fees & Investment
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Unit Count & Growth
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Outlet Trajectory
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Executive Team
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Franchisee Roster
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Litigation & Disclosures
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