Taco Bell News & Media

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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Taco Bell celebrates 10th 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' promo

October 18, 2021

Taco Bell's "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" deal is back in time for the 2021 World Series. Once the first base is stolen in the World Series, Taco Bell will…

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South San Francisco Taco Bells add EV charging stations

October 13, 2021

Tritium is partnering with EV charging network operator ChargeNet to install RTM direct current fast chargers at South San Francisco Taco Bells.

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Taco Bell testing taco subscription service

September 13, 2021

Taco Bell is testing a Taco Lover's Pass, a taco subscription service that gives users one taco a day for 30 days, exclusively through the Taco Bell app…

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Pilot program to recycle Taco Bell hot sauce packets

September 9, 2021

Taco Bell is launching a nationwide pilot program with TerraCycle to divert as many used sauce packets as possible away from landfills and give them new life…

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Yum Brands to transition to cage-free egg products by 2026

September 9, 2021

Yum! Brands, parent company to KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, has released a global policy to transition to 100% cage-free eggs…

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Taco Bell sparks debate with menu item

August 26, 2021

Is it a taco or a chicken sandwich? That's the debate behind Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco making its debut September 2.

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Taco Bell, Lil Nas X team up on marketing campaign

August 23, 2021

In 2017, Lil Nas X laid down roots working at an Atlanta-based Taco Bell as a team member.

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Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries get a boost from hot sauce

August 18, 2021

Taco Bell is testing a version of its Nacho Fries in conjunction with Southern California company Truff, a hot sauce brand.

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Taco Bell to open 2-story concept store in Minnesota

August 17, 2021

Taco Bell will officially open its new concept location Taco Bell Defy in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The two-story building will feature multiple lanes where…

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Taco Bell to break ground on Defy concept in Minnesota

August 12, 2021

Taco Bell is set to break ground on its newest concept, Taco Bell Defy, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, later this month. The 3,000-square-foot cutting-edge…

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Social media buzz: Taco Bell running short of basics

July 19, 2021

Reddit, several social media sources and Taco Bell's website all indicate that the chain might be experiencing some supply chain issues that's stifling the…

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