Taco Bell launches 4th annual indie band search

September 10, 2009

Taco Bell has kicked off the fourth installment of its Feed the Beat music program, which has rewarded 165 up-and-coming indie rock acts with free Fourthmeal…

The Taco Maker moves into Panama

September 10, 2009

The Taco Maker (TTM) has opened its first location in Panama City, Panama. The latest member of the TTM family opened at the Albrook Mall Food Court on…

Western Expo: Top trends in foodservice

Industry professionals at the recent hospitality trade show provide insight into opportunities for restaurant operators.

Taco Bell announces spring fundraiser results

September 2, 2009

Taco Bell raised $1.8 million in a one-day nationwide fundraiser held in April to benefit Taco Bell Foundation for Teens and its key partner and beneficiary…

Taco Bell settles Tenn. sexual harassment suit

September 1, 2009

Taco Bell Corp. has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit involving two teenage female employees at a Memphis Taco Bell. According to the U.S. Equal…

Alaska KFC/Taco Bell helps pave way for more rural locations

August 27, 2009

A multibranded KFC/Taco Bell restaurant's grand opening in Kodiak, Alaska, last year set a Yum! Brands' corporate record, not only for its opening day but for…

Del Taco extends Arizona Cardinals sponsorship

August 24, 2009

Del Taco has extended its partnership with the Arizona Cardinals Football Club for a second year.   For Del Taco, the partnership allows the company to reach…

El Taco Tote launches Coca-Cola's new Fanta Apple fountain option

August 23, 2009

Coca-Cola North America has launched its popular Fanta Apple soft drink as a fountain beverage option. Previously the refreshing, crisp apple-flavored beverage…

Magazine ranks cities by dependence on fast food

August 20, 2009

Known for its Restaurant Report Cards that rate quick-serve restaurants according to their most and least healthiest menu items, Men's Health magazine's…

Taco Bell ramps up food truck tour via Twitter

The social media site allows the chain to solicit suggestions for events and announce upcoming locations.

In-N-Out named favorite in Esquire chef poll

August 16, 2009

Esquire Magazine asked the country's top chefs to rate their favorite fast food restaurants. The winner: In-N-Out Burger. Other mentions include small regional…

ParTech Inc. hires former Yum! exec as account director

August 13, 2009

ParTech Inc., provider of software and hardware solutions, has announced that Tim Vainer has joined the company as managing director in charge of the Yum!

Taco Bell plans breakfast, other product launches

August 12, 2009

Taco Bell plans to extend its share of the quick-service market from 3 percent to 5 percent with a variety of new product launches, according to a story in…

Man charged with Fla. Taco Bell manager's murder

August 11, 2009

The Broward Sheriff's Office has charged a 20-year-old Lauderhill, Fla., man with murder while engaged in another felony offense in connection to the stabbing…

Fla. Taco Bell manager killed by fake job seekers

August 10, 2009

A 39-year-old manager of a Taco Bell in Oakland Park, Fla., a suburb north of Miami, was found stabbed to death inside her restaurant Monday morning, according…

Taco Bell to ramp up digital work with new lead agency

August 4, 2009

As part of an enhanced effort to further integrate digital into their marketing mix, Taco Bell is partnering with R/GA as its lead digital agency to focus on…

Yum! Brands recognized for Earth Week program

August 4, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc. has received the "Innovative Program Award" from the Employee Services Management (ESM) Association's Awards of Excellence Program for its…

Subway, Yum! pledge to help double produce use

July 27, 2009

Subway and Yum! Brands executives were among the foodservice operators who took part in an invitation-only "Executive Think Tank" discussion of senior…

Del Taco launches Bold Challenges sporting sweepstakes

July 23, 2009

San Manual Indian Bingo & Casino and Del Taco have launched a Bold Challenges sweepstakes that will give residents of California, Arizona and Nevada the…

Taco Bell outlines mobile strategy

July 22, 2009

Danielle Wolfson, senior associate manager of interactive marketing for Taco Bell, has announced that the restaurant chain will be rolling out a new…