Taco Bell

Yum says it's close to a yea-or-nay on a breakup

The company has expanded its board to include a shareholder who has favored a change. The strategic assessment is close to completion, Yum said.

Leadership

Greg Flynn: The modern franchisee

The size of his operations dwarfs all other franchises (and many restaurant parent companies, as well). Yet Flynn relishes his role as franchising’s poster boy—and he’s the best in the business at it.

Sales slipped at Pizza Hut and in the parent company’s China segment.

Consumers' expectations are higher than ever and constantly evolving, forcing operators to take a second look at traditional menu items.

The executive who worked magic at Popeyes would be the ideal chief for a brand just starting its searching for a leader: Taco Bell.

An Australian fast-casual chain that specializes in grilled chicken “burgers” is set to open its first U.S. restaurant on Feb. 25 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Taco Bell is on a tear to grow from a $7-billion brand to a $14-billion category killer in the next 10 years, CEO Greg Creed told the audience at RLC.

The quick-service giant’s fast-casual bid features such upscale Tex-Mex choices as a lobster and fried chicken tacos, with prices ranging as high as $9.99.

The chain has cut sodium by about 15 percent, but hasn’t crowed about it because of perceptions that taste could be affected.

The stores, only one of which is currently open, also feature “smart” speakers and a kitchen more like Chipotle’s.

  • Page 30