Burger King vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $594K.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$594K
Taco Bell costs less
Taco Bell
$575K–$3.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Taco Bell | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $575K–$3.4M | Taco Bell |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $45,000 | Taco Bell |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 5.5% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 4.25% | Burger King |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $1.5M | Burger King |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $750K | Burger King |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 46.1 yr | Taco Bell |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Taco Bell Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $575K–$3.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.9M
Bottom Line
Taco Bell costs $594K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.