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TACO BELL has been the world's largest Mexican quick-service franchise for the past 38 years.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1962Franchising Since: 1964IFA Member
Operating Units: Franchised Units: 3,803 75% Company-Owned Units: 1,267 25% ______ _____ Total Operating Units: 5,070 100% Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 4,028 79.4% In 50 States Canada: 300 5.9% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 742 14.6% In 0 Foreign Countries ______ _____ Total: 5,070 100% North America: States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: Density Units 1. California 232 2. Ohio 151 3. Florida 150
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia Financial Requirements
Investment: Minimum Net Worth: $1MM Cash Investment: $ Total Investment: $1.2-1.7MM Average Total Investment: $1K Fees: Initial Franchise Fee: $45K Average Franchise Fee: $45K On-Going Royalty: 5.5% Average Royalty: 6% Advertising Fee: 4.5%
Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-timeSpace Needs (in square footage): N/APreferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Regional MallOther Sites: OtherEncourage Conversions? NoEarnings Claims Provided? NoListed in the SBA Registry? NoSupport and Training
International Franchise Association: Yes Canadian Franchise Association: No Franchisee Association/Member: No Size of Corporate Staff: 0 Site Selection Assistance? Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance? Yes Financial Assistance? Yes, Direct Marketing Support: Co-Op Advertising: Yes National Advertising: No Regional Advertising: No Local Advertising: No Marketing Materials: None Specified Additional Services: None Specified Other Marketing Support: None Specified On-Going Support: Central Data Processing: Not Applicable Central Purchasing: Not Applicable Field Operation Evaluation: Not Applicable Field Training: Not Applicable Initial Store Opening: Not Applicable Inventory Control: Not Applicable Franchisee Newsletter: Not Applicable Regional or National Meetings: Not Applicable 800 Telephone Hotline: Not Applicable Training: 1. Approved Training Restaurant 18 Weeks
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): Financial Net Worth: N/A General Business Experience: N/A Specific Industry Experience: N/A Formal Education: N/A Psychological Profile: N/A Personal Interview(s): N/A
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: N/A Asian-American: N/A Hispanic: N/A Native American: N/A Other: N/A Specific Minority: N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: 20 Year(s) Term of Renewal Period: Year(s) Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged Area Development Agreements? No Sub-Franchising Contracts? No Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:
U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries
