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Finance & Economics

The Real Math on Alcohol in QSR: What Taco Bell's Cantina Shortfall Reveals

Taco Bell projected 300-plus Cantinas by 2022. About 50 exist in 2026. The gap between ambition and reality reveals why alcohol's 80% gross margins don't translate to QSR profits at scale, and why the real beverage opportunity is non-alcoholic.

MAR 28, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
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How to Open a KFC Franchise in 2026: Costs, Fees, Revenue, and the Full FDD Breakdown

A KFC franchise costs $1.85M to $3.77M with average revenue of $1.35M. Full 2025 FDD analysis covering fees, unit economics, 314 US closures, and what buyers need to know.

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