Question 1

How many Taco Bell franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Taco Bell currently has 7,847 total units, including 7,349 franchised locations and 498 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Taco Bell franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Taco Bell has experienced positive net growth of +2.2% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +1.4%.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Taco Bell 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 franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Taco Bell had 187 units opened and 36 units closed.