Proposed SNAP changes could impact QSR sales in 9 states

September 4, 2026

An article in Newsweek is reporting that a proposed Republican bill would eliminate the ability of SNAP recipients to use their benefits at participating quick…

Taco Bell, Salt & Straw launch Churro Ice Cream Taco nationwide

September 3, 2026

Taco Bell and Salt & Straw are teaming up once again, this time with a new frozen take on one of Taco Bell's signature desserts, the companies announced in…

Taco Bell heads to the UAE

August 31, 2026

Americana Restaurants International is bringing Taco Bell to the United Arab Emirates as part of an exclusive development agreement with Yum! Brands' Taco Bell…

Taco Bell, Olivia Rodrigo team up for Pink Lemonade Baja Blast drink

August 28, 2026

Taco Bell and singer Olivia Rodrigo are teaming up to release a pink lemonade twist on the restaurant's signature Mountain Dew Baja Blast, according to a press…

Restaurant traffic rebounds post Cyclospora

August 26, 2026

The newest data from Placer.ai reveals restaurant traffic is recovering from the Cyclospora outbreak.

Taco Bell releases Refrescas lineup, expands Live Más Café footprint

August 21, 2026

Taco Bell has introduced nationwide a six-drink line-up of its Refrescas nationwide, according to a news release.

Divine app opens to everyone, bans AI content, partners with Taco Bell

August 19, 2026

Divine, the 6-second looping video app with a mission to put creative power back in human hands, will launch Thursday, Aug. 20, according to a press release.

Taco Bell launches 2016 Decades Menu with fan-favorite items

August 18, 2026

Taco Bell is taking customers back to 2016 with the return of four fan-favorite menu items and several retro brand collaborations, according to a press release.

Taco Bell teams up with Tajín, Peso Pluma for new LTO lineup

August 12, 2026

Taco Bell is bringing Tajín's iconic chile lime flavor to its fan favorites, creating a limited-time lineup that kicks off August 13, according to a news…

Bloomberg: Taco Bell told of potential contaminated lettuce July 2

by Valerie Gritton

August 3, 2026

Bloomberg News has reported that Michigan Health officials alerted local Yum Brands executives of a potential Cyclospora-contaminated lettuce supply July 2, 1…

Traffic counts show signs of recovery post Cyclospora

August 3, 2026

Restaurant chains that experienced sharp declines in foot traffic following the recent Cyclospora outbreak are beginning to recover, although some brands…

Yum! Brands posts strong Q2 as Taco Bell leads growth

by Valerie Gritton

July 30, 2026

If the song "Break My Stride" was tied to restaurant company, perhaps Yum Brands fits the bill. Coming off a Cyclospora outbreak linked to its Taco Bell chain…

Cyclospora not an easy trace, says supply chain expert

by Valerie Gritton

As the largest Cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history continues to unfold, restaurant operators are once again facing the reputational fallout of a food safety…

CDC expands scope of Cyclospora outbreak, adds 4 new states

by Valerie Gritton

July 27, 2026

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention announced July 24 that is has expanded its investigation of the five-state Cyclospora outbreak to now include…

Jack in the Box confirms shipment of potential Cyclospora-contaminated lettuce

by Valerie Gritton

July 22, 2026

As the investigation into the Cyclospora outbreak continues and more details emerge about potential contaminated shipments of Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce…

FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora test a false positive as outbreak weighs on restaurant traffic

by Valerie Gritton

Taylor Farms is reporting the CDC has found a fast-positive for the cyclospora outbreak linked to its products.

5-state Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell shredded lettuce

by Valerie Gritton

The Cyclospora illness is being linked to Taco Bell locations in the Midwest. The brand is taking precautions and removing the affected producer's products…

Taco Bell responds to Cyclospora outbreak, becomes first major chain to pull at-risk ingredients

by Valerie Gritton

A Cyclospora outbreak has restaurant leaders on alert.

The next generation of QSR, Part 1: The new economics of value

by Valerie Gritton

This four-part series explores the forces reshaping the next generation of quick-service restaurants, examining how shifting consumer behaviors, economic…

Taco Bell operator Southpaw expands Midwest footprint with Columbus acquisition

June 29, 2026

Southpaw, a quick-service restaurant operator, has acquired 43 Taco Bell locations in the Columbus, Ohio, area, according to a press release.