Taco Bell's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $1,859,750–$4,312,200, against $1,859,750–$4,310,200 in the 2025 filing.
Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · Clearly FDD
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Low end of range
$1,859,750
$1,859,750
unchanged
High end of range
$4,310,200
$4,312,200
+$2,000 (+0.0%)
Full range
$1,859,750–$4,310,200
$1,859,750–$4,312,200
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $1,859,750–$4,312,200, against $1,859,750–$4,310,200 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Total outlets (Item 20)
7,847
7,998
+151 (+1.9%)
Taco Bell reports 7,998 outlets in the 2026 FDD, up 151 from 7,847 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Taco Bell provided an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Royalty rate
5.5%
5.5%
unchanged
The ongoing royalty rate remains 5.5% of Gross Sales between filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Taco Bell franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Taco Bell states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $1,859,750–$4,312,200, against $1,859,750–$4,310,200 in the 2025 filing. The high end moves from $4,310,200 to $4,312,200 (+$2,000 (+0.0%)).
How many locations does Taco Bell have?
The 2026 FDD for Taco Bell reports 7,998 outlets in Item 20, against 7,847 in the 2025 filing — 151 more.
Did Taco Bell change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Taco Bell state a standard royalty of 5.5%.
Does Taco Bell disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Taco Bell provided an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.