Keller Williams vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026
Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $1.7M.
Keller Williams
$183K–$336K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.7M
Keller Williams costs less
Taco Bell
$575K–$3.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Keller Williams | Taco Bell | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $183K–$336K | $575K–$3.4M | Keller Williams |
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $45,000 | Keller Williams |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.5% | Taco Bell |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 4.25% | Keller Williams |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $1.5M | Keller Williams |
| Liquid Capital | $150K | $750K | Keller Williams |
| Est. Break-Even | 3.6 yr | 46.1 yr | Keller Williams |
Keller Williams Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $183K–$336K
- Franchise Fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Taco Bell Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $575K–$3.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.9M
Bottom Line
Keller Williams costs $1.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Taco Bell also wins on royalty rate.