Question 1

How many Taco Bell Express franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Taco Bell Express currently has 238 total units, including 224 franchised locations and 14 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Taco Bell Express franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Taco Bell Express has experienced positive net growth of +0.8% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.1%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Taco Bell Express?

Accepted Answer

Taco Bell Express has a franchise ratio of 94%, meaning 94% of all units are franchisee-owned. This is a heavily franchised system.

Question 4

How many Taco Bell Express franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Taco Bell Express had 9 units opened and 14 units closed.