Taco Bell offers students new take on back-to-school uniforms

August 20, 2019

In Taco Bell's ongoing pursuit to outfit the world in branded merchandise, the QSR has launched its Back to School collection in its online Taco Shop…

Del Taco gives new breakfast wrap away free via app

August 19, 2019

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. is honing in on its breakfast business with a new breakfast toasted wrap, now available at the company's more than 580 restaurants…

Chick-fil-A, Dunkin' wrestle customers' hearts from Starbucks

August 15, 2019

Move over Starbucks, Americans now say a chicken has their heart according to the largest brand intimacy study that found Chick-fil-A is ranks first for…

Former Taco Bell exec assumes top legal spot at El Pollo Loco

August 14, 2019

Fire-grilled chicken QSR, El Pollo Loco, Inc. named former Taco Bell executive, Jason Weintraub, as its chief legal officer, effective Aug. 29. He was most…

Del Taco opens today south of Atlanta

August 14, 2019

Del Taco is opening a new unit in Riverdale, Georgia today on Highway 85, a news release said. Franchisee Mac Kamara will lead this venture.

KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut parent names new CEO

The triple-brand powerhouse, Yum Brands, will see a changing of the guard in 2020 after the company announced its current CEO Greg Creed will retire.

Tacos4Life co-founder on doing good by doing great QSR business

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

With fewer than 20 stores in four U.S. states, the 5-year-old Tacos4Life brand is still at the beginning of its restaurant journey. That does not mean…

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut name new CEOs

July 26, 2019

Former adidas Group North America President Mark King will take the reins as Taco Bell CEO, and Yum sister brand, Pizza Hut, has promoted its U.S. President…

Del Taco becomes a 'senior' at 55

July 25, 2019

Del Taco's can officially join AARP and proclaim itself a "senior," having turned 55 this year and to mark the momentous birthday, the mostly West Coast brand…

Going global? Take these top 3 QSR expansion strategies along

by Bill Edwards — CEO, Edwards Global Services, Inc.

Global expansion of any QSR requires loads of pre-planning, but brands undertaking this kind of expansion should always keep these three strategies top of mind.

Del Taco floats diners $1 treats for Drive-thru Day

July 18, 2019

Del Taco's upcoming LTO ticks the boxes for value, summer beverages and that little taste of something sweet many diners today crave when it introduces a dozen…

Taco Bell opens 1st freestanding cantina to 'wave reviews,' dude!

July 9, 2019

Taco Bell said it's going full-steam ahead with its cantina concept restaurants, with plans to open the alcohol-serving renditions of the brand in Boston, Fort…

Taco Bell to open reservations for its Palm Springs hotel

June 21, 2019

Taco Bell's recently announced foray into resort operation will officially open for reservations at 1 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, June 27, though the first…

Taco Bell turns menu towards vegetables, away from vegetable-based 'meat'

June 20, 2019

Despite its longtime reputation as a vegetarian and vegan-friendly fast food brand, Taco Bell told CNBC that it's not ready to dive into the meatless protein…

Del Taco adds 2 plant-based dishes nationwide

June 19, 2019

Mexican QSR, Del Taco, said today it is adding two new plant-based entrée items, using products from Beyond Meat at it 580-plus locations. The new items…

DQ on all things frozen 'n' sweet + Pancheros' fresh 'bake' on Mexican heat

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

From frosty and American as apple pie, to fresh and prepared to order Mexican, the QSRweb podcast today features one-on-one talks with American Dairy Queen…

Taco Bell kiosk rollout takes top honors at annual ICX Summit in Dallas

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Interactive Customer Experience Association honored Taco Bell’s All-Access Self-Order Kiosks by Elo Tuesday during the Elevate Awards Presentation.

Del Taco opens Arizona, Idaho stores

May 29, 2019

Del Taco is on the move, opening stores in Idaho and Arizona this week, according to news releases. 

Taco Bell to open (what may be) the 1st QSR hotel

May 16, 2019

And now from Taco Bell, which brought you the teeny weeny branded-bikini and a Las Vegas wedding chapel, comes what may be the first fast food-branded hotel.

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical Q1 results dragged down by lease-accounting changes

May 7, 2019

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropica, blamed its Q1 declining revenues on changes in lease accounting.