Dave & Buster's vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026
Dave & Buster's runs $5.7M–$15.6M. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $8.7M.
Dave & Buster's
$5.7M–$15.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$8.7M
Taco Bell costs less
Taco Bell
$575K–$3.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dave & Buster's | Taco Bell | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $5.7M–$15.6M | $575K–$3.4M | Taco Bell |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $45,000 | Taco Bell |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.5% | Dave & Buster's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 1.0% | 4.25% | Dave & Buster's |
| Net Worth Required | $5.0M | $1.5M | Taco Bell |
| Liquid Capital | $2.5M | $750K | Taco Bell |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.9 yr | 46.1 yr | Dave & Buster's |
Dave & Buster's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $5.7M–$15.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.5M
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 $8.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dave & Buster's also wins on royalty rate.