Taco Bell News & Media
The Taco Bell Foundation awards $8M in scholarships
April 27, 2022
The Taco Bell Foundation is providing than $8 million in scholarships for 772 students. With the help of Taco Bell's Chief Impact Officer, Lil Nas X, the Taco…
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Taco Bell to kick off 5-city Drag Brunch
April 25, 2022
Taco Bell is rolling out the purple carpet for a new immersive fan experience: Drag Brunch. Starting in May, U.S. fans can participate in "Taco Bell Drag…
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Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…
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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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