Taco Bell News & Media

Dolly Parton, hubby love the Taco Bell

April 20, 2022

Country music star Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, are all about Taco Bell when it comes time to grab a fast bite.

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Taco Bell fan favorite finally back

April 18, 2022

Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza is back — finally. Rumors have been swirling for months, but recording artist Doja Cat announced last weekend that the popular menu…

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Taco Bell celebrates anniversary with exclusive team member gear

March 21, 2022

The Taco Bell in Downey California is celebrating its 60th birthday.

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Taco Bell brings back iconic dessert taco

February 17, 2022

Klondike and Taco Bell have partnered to bring back an iconic frozen treat at select restaurants: the Klondike Choco Taco. The Choco Taco will be tested…

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Taco Bell opens 100th store in Spain, plans international expansion

February 15, 2022

Taco Bell is celebrating the brand's 100th restaurant opening in Spain. Taco Bell opened its first restaurant outside the states in 1973, and in just the last…

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Yum Brands, UofL, Howard University launch Yum Franchise Accelerator

February 4, 2022

Yum Brands Inc. is partnering with the University of Louisville and Howard University to launch the Yum Franchise Accelerator, a one-of-a-kind MBA elective…

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Balance Point Capital announces investment in 35 Taco Bell stores

January 20, 2022

Balance Point Capital, in conjunction with its affiliated funds, Balance Point Capital Partners III, L.P. and Balance Point Capital Partners V, L.P., has…

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Taco Bell launches Taco Bell Business School

January 19, 2022

Taco Bell has launched the Taco Bell Business School in conjunction with the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence in partnership with the University of…

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Taco Bell rolls out subscription service nationwide

January 6, 2022

Taco Bell has launched its Taco Lover's Pass nationwide after an initial trial last September. Fans can redeem one of seven tacos a day for 30 consecutive days…

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Taco Bell's wings available for one week

December 23, 2021

Taco Bell is adding chicken wings to its menu beginning Jan. 6, according to a company press release.

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Southpaw acquires 35 Taco Bells in Northern Virginia, D.C.-Metro Maryland

December 22, 2021

Southpaw has acquired 35 Taco Bell restaurants across Northern Virginia and DC-Metro Maryland, significantly enhancing Southpaw's presence in the Mid-Atlantic…

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Taco Bell to raise minimum wage, offer plant-based meat

December 16, 2021

Taco Bell has outlined ambitious plans for 2022, including raising wages to $15 in company-owned stores and evolving its menu to include plant-based meats…

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Taco Bell appoints Nike’s Sean Tresvant as global chief brand officer

December 3, 2021

Taco Bell has appointed Sean Tresvant as its global chief brand officer. Tresvant's appointment takes effect Jan. 10, 2022, according to a press release.

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Starbucks tops social media paid advertising

November 19, 2021

Starbucks' paid ad campaigns are the top paid share-of-voice, defined by the percentage of sponsored impressions on social media, according to a study by…

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Taco Bell Foundation announces scholarship application period

November 19, 2021

The Taco Bell Foundation has opened the Live Más Scholarship application period, offering up to $7 million in scholarships to ambitious students across the…

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Orangewood Partners acquires Taco Bell franchisee Pacific Bells

November 11, 2021

Orangewood Partners, a long-term focused private investment firm, has acquired Pacific Bells LLC, a Taco Bell franchisee in the U.S. from Partners Group, a…

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Yum Brands enjoys Q3 sales growth

October 28, 2021

Yum! Brands worldwide system sales grew 8% and 4% unit growth financial results in the third quarter ended Sept. 20, 2021, according to a press release.

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QSR brand ad spend jumps in 2021

October 27, 2021

QSR brands are spending an estimated $1.8 billion on national television advertisements, an 18% increase over 2020, according to a iSpot.tv report.

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Taco Bell doling out free tacos in World Series promo, Nov. 4 giveaway

October 27, 2021

Taco Bell is partnering with Major League Baseball in a "Steal A Base, Steal A Taco" promo tied to the 2021 World Series.,

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Taco Bell to give away free breakfast burritos

October 19, 2021

To celebrate the return of breakfast, Taco Bell is giving away a free breakfast burrito on Oct. 21 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., according to a press release.

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