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Food

Bartaco parlays learnings from delivery into new catering program

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2024

The 32-unit Mexican-themed chain formalized catering by focusing on the culinary and digital experience.

Food

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries are back, fired up with a secret sauce

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 20, 2024

The Mexican fast-food chain partnered with a hot sauce company to launch Secret Aardvark Nacho Fries for a limited run.

Leadership

Taco John’s names Heather Neary CEO

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 20, 2024

Neary spent 15 years with Auntie Anne’s and most recently served as brand president at quick-service franchisee KBP Brands. She’s charged with ushering in a “new era of growth” at the Mexican fast-food chain.

Food

Chipotle brings back Chicken al Pastor, answering pleas from fans

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 11, 2024

The protein generated more requests on social media than any other LTO since its removal from the menu last August.

Food

Taco Bell sprinkles its menu with Tajin

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 27, 2024

The chain is partnering with the iconic Mexican seasoning blend to spice up a taco, snack and beverage, all in test at one California location.

Food

Inside the tasty evolution of Mexican food in the U.S.

By Nancy Kruse on Feb. 07, 2024

State of the Plate: RB menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse explains how Glen Bell’s “tay-kohs” walked so birria and other authentic dishes and flavors could become runaway hits with American diners.

Operations

Tijuana Flats founder launches what he hopes will be the Raising Cane's of Tex-Mex

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 17, 2023

Brian Wheeler and son Jake Wheeler debuted the fast-casual Big Taco, with a simplified menu and an emphasis on service.

Food

These 10 chains serve Americans' most craveable tacos

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2023

Fans can find tacos at any number of restaurants, but consumers rank these brands as their favorites.

Food

Taco Bell launches a Grilled Cheese Dipping Taco inspired by birria

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 27, 2023

The addition to the chain’s growing grilled cheese platform debuts Aug. 3, boasting double the cheese, a new protein and two dips.

Financing

Why Taco Bell thinks it can get just as big as McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 27, 2023

The Mexican fast-food chain, the nation’s fourth-largest restaurant brand, believes there’s “no reason” it can’t have the same number of restaurants in the U.S. as the Golden Arches.

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