Taco Bell eliminates 100+ jobs

November 21, 2011

Taco Bell, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., has eliminated 105 positions.

Del Taco campaign raises money for troops

November 16, 2011

Southern California-based Del Taco opened its first location in Texas one year ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the Denton, Texas, location is hosting a…

Del Taco sells six units to franchisee

October 13, 2011

Del Taco has sold its remaining six Phoenix restaurants to Desert Taco, its largest franchisee in Arizona.

Taco Bell names new CMO

October 13, 2011

Yum! Brands has named a new chief marketing and innovation officer for its biggest brand, Taco Bell, shortly after offering some turnaround plans for the chain.

Wilson pitches return of Taco Bell's XXL Chalupa

October 6, 2011

Taco Bell has brought back its XXL Chalupa, offering consumers twice the seasoned beef as the Chalupa Supreme. The limited-time item includes nacho cheese…

Del Taco celebrating Tacoberfest

October 2, 2011

Del Taco restaurants are putting a spin on one of Germany's most famous events – Oktoberfest. Beginning on National Taco Day, Oct. 4, and lasting until Oct.

El Pollo Loco names new R&D leader

September 20, 2011

El Pollo Loco Inc. has appointed Heather Gardea, a 22-year culinary veteran, to the position of vice president of research & development. Gardea will…

Taco Bell's 99-cent chicken flatbread returns

August 31, 2011

Taco Bell will re-introduce its 99-cent Chicken Flatbread Sandwich for a limited time beginning Sept. 5. The item, which features 100-percent marinated…

Del Taco continues Colorado expansion

August 23, 2011

The fourth Colorado Springs, Colo., Del Taco restaurant opened this week, doubling the chain's presence in the city within the past six months.

Taco Cabana launches Fajitas Puebla Steak, Chicken Tacos

August 21, 2011

Taco Cabana has launched chicken and steak fajitas puebla tacos for a limited time.

Taco Cabana overhauls marketing campaign

August 9, 2011

San Antonio-based advertising and branding agency BradfordLawton is spearheading a new creative campaign for Taco Cabana that includes print, outdoor and TV…

Del Taco unveils new prototype store, logo

August 7, 2011

Lake Forest, Calif.-based Del Taco is undergoing a makeover that includes the introduction of a new logo and a new restaurant prototype.

Del Taco debuts two new burritos

July 31, 2011

Del Taco has added two new burritos to its menu with the introduction of the 59-cent Chipotle Value Bean & Cheese Burrito and the Nacho Crunch Burrito.

Taco Cabana’s parent company names new CEO

July 20, 2011

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. has named Timothy Taft as chief executive officer of Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. effective Aug. 15.

El Pollo Loco completes refinancing effort

July 20, 2011

El Pollo Loco Inc. and its parent company, EPL Intermediate Inc., have completed its previously announced refinancing agreement. The company refinanced its…

El Pollo Loco is feeling the Mexcellence

July 17, 2011

El Pollo Loco is launching a multi-faceted campaign that includes new television and radio ads, social media components and in-restaurant signage, all…

Sombrero Mexican Food launches franchise program

July 14, 2011

After more than 25 years of serving the San Diego community, Sombrero Mexican Food has launched its first franchise program.

Del Taco names VP of franchise sales

June 30, 2011

Michael Vogel has been named vice president of franchise sales for Del Taco effective immediately. In his new role, Vogel oversees franchise sales and market…

Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

Taco Bell Canada campaign curbs summer boredom

June 27, 2011

Taco Bell Canada is encouraging fans to join the brand in a spirited summer "stand against boring."