Taco Bell Expansion Tender

ScopeTaco Bell the global Mexican fast-food major is planning to open 600 outlets in India over the next 10 years. Taco Bell operates through over 500 restaurants in 30 countries outside USA. In USA it has around 7000 restaurants. In 2019 Taco Bell plans to open 35 outlets and add up to five new towns in West Bengal and Gujarat in its portfolio. Taco Bell has appointed Delhis Burman Hospitality as its master franchisee partner for the same. Under the current model Burman Hospitality will own and operate all Taco Bell outlets with the right to sub-franchise. However it will be launching the flagship restaurants in any new location on its own. Taco Bell may need to pump in Rs 80 to 100 crore a year for the same. Currently there are some 800 operational outlets between the two brands in India.