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Taco Bell vs TGI Fridays

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Taco Bell and TGI Fridays are full-service restaurants franchises. Taco Bell requires an investment of $1.9M – $4.3M while TGI Fridays requires $1.4M – $4.5M. TGI Fridays discloses average revenue of $5.0M; no Item 19 revenue figure is on file for Taco Bell. On SBA loan performance, Taco Bell has a lower charge-off rate (4.9%) compared to TGI Fridays (10.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Taco Bell A (Strongest tier) and TGI Fridays D (Below average).

Investment Range
$1.9M – $4.3M
$1.4M – $4.5M
Franchise Fee
$45K
$50K
Royalty Rate
5.5%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/AOutlet subset
$5.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.9% (85 loans)
10.0% (10 loans)
Total Units
7,998
120
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1964
1978
FDD Year
2026
2025