The mission of FRANMAC is to support, represent and lead the Taco Bell Franchise Community and to serve as an equal partner to Taco Bell Corp. The Taco Bell Franchise Management Advisory Council (FRANMAC) was founded in 1985. The association consists of approximately 400 franchisees that own and operate over 4100 Taco Bell restaurants. Most franchisees are family- owned or are closely held small businesses that combined employ more than 126,000 people consisting of all ages and skills. These employees are provided excellent training and advancement opportunities within a positive, customer- oriented working environment.