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Taco Bell Express vs Sbarro

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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