Taco Bell assures public that restaurants are safe

December 10, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell Corp. announced that its restaurants are safe and that all ingredients have tested negative for E. coli 0157:H7, with the possible…

Taco Bell focuses on damage control; financial fallout likely

December 7, 2006

Chicago Sun Times: An E. coli outbreak linked to Taco Bell restaurants left the fast-food chain with a major damage-control challenge Thursday: How can it…

Taco Bell pulls green onions in multistate E. coli investigation

December 5, 2006

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is investigating four cases of E. coli-related illnesses in Montgomery County as part of a multistate outbreak that…

New Jersey Taco Bell focus of E. coli outbreak

December 3, 2006

Associated Press: An outbreak of E. coli bacteria has sickened at least 15 people, two seriously, in central New Jersey during the past two weeks, officials…

Taco Bell to put fan on the field at BCS Championship Game

December 3, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell will put a fan on the field during the 2007 Tostitos BCS Championship Game featuring the college football national championship…

Del Taco opens first Illinois location

November 29, 2006

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco opened its first Illinois store in Machesney Park Nov. 28.   California-based Del Taco is the nation's No. 2 Mexican…

Taco Bell offers Tacos for life for PlayStation 3

November 20, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell announced that it is offering a lifetime of Taco Bell food ($12,500) in exchange to the first person who agrees to trade his or her…

Papa John's founder Q&A

John Schnatter talks about the tough times.

Taco John's hires top-tier chef for menu strategy

November 16, 2006

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Taco John's has hired Bob Karisny, a nationally renowned chef, as vice president of menu strategy and innovation.   According to a news…

Taco Bell switches to zero grams trans-fat Canola oil

November 15, 2006

  IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell Corp. said it will convert to a new zero grams trans-fat canola frying oil from a partially hydrogenated soybean oil.   Dow…

Taco Bell to open stores in India

November 12, 2006

The Hindu News: Yum! Brands said it plans to open Taco Bell stores in India.   "We are evaluating to bring Taco Bell brand into India. It may take about 1…

Taco John's asks customers to 'Eat until it helps'

November 9, 2006

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — For the 11th consecutive year, Taco John's is extending its "Feliz Navidad" holiday message through its Nachos Navidad promotion. The…

Taco Bell to give away tacos for World Series home run

October 22, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is giving away free tacos if St. Louis or Detroit hits a home run over left or left-center field during Game Three of the World…

Del Taco names new president

October 18, 2006

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco announced the appointment of 27-year company veteran Shirlene Lopez to the post of president of the 41-year-old Mexican…

Cheesy Gordita Crunch returns to Taco Bell

October 15, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell is brining back the Cheesy Gordita Crunch from Oct. 16 through Nov. 19.   According to a news release, the limited-time offer is…

Taco Bell operators donate 10% of day's sales to charity

September 21, 2006

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One hundred twenty-eight Taco Bell restaurants in the Northern California region participated in a one-day fundraiser Sept. 19 to benefit…

Taco Bell names El Presidente

September 14, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell has found its El Presidente, ending a national promotion that began in April.   Geoff Keenan of Bartow, Fla., is the winner of the…

Taco Bell to improve Hispanic marketing

September 6, 2006

Ad Age: Taco Bell's fast-food version of Mexican food isn't playing very well with Hispanics. The group contributed just a half-percent to the company's…

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August 9, 2006

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McDonald's and other quick-service brands use Internet to build customer loyalty

August 9, 2006

Louisville, Ky.  — McDonald's recently announced the winners of its "Global Casting Call." The company received 13,000 entrants to have their faces plastered…