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Sbarro vs Taco Bell Express

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Sbarro and Taco Bell Express are full-service restaurants franchises. Sbarro requires an investment of $212K – $931K while Taco Bell Express requires $288K – $858K. On SBA loan performance, Taco Bell Express has a lower charge-off rate (6.1%) compared to Sbarro (36.4%). FranchiseVerdict rates Sbarro C (Average) and Taco Bell Express A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$212K – $931K
$288K – $858K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$23K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
10.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
36.4% (17 loans)
6.1% (160 loans)
Total Units
371
235
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2014
1964
FDD Year
2025
2026