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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.

Financing

The biggest Mexican restaurant chains in the U.S. last year

 Jun. 20, 2023

Here are the largest Mexican chains in the country based on their 2022 U.S. system sales, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

Operations

Tacos poised to take over fast casual

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 09, 2023

Fast-casual taco concepts have more-elevated fare, bars and breakfast. And though the landscape in this niche is increasingly crowded, most say there's plenty of room for national growth.

Marketing

Taco Bell wants to cancel its rival's trademark for 'Taco Tuesday'

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2023

The fast-food Mexican chain has petitioned the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to end Taco John’s registration for the Taco Tuesday trademark, which it has owned for years.

Emerging Brands

How Jared Galbut turned his Florida-born taqueria into a dining and nightlife destination

By Patricia Cobe on May 04, 2023

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s winning combo of street tacos, frozen drinks, DJs and bar food is positioning the concept for growth.

Operations

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila carves out QSR-with-cocktails niche

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 08, 2023

This South Beach, Fla., concept is planning to open in Chicago, Nashville and Washington, D.C. by next year.

Operations

Chipotle agrees to independent audit on workforce equity

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 16, 2023

As a result, the New York State Common Retirement Fund has withdrawn a shareholder proposal seeking more information about the fast-casual restaurant chain's diversity, equity and inclusion practices. But now Brinker International is a target.

Food

Taste Tracker: Breakfast booms at Tim Horton’s, Another Broken Egg, Eggs Up Grill and Huddle House

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2023

Taco Cabana, Tijuana Flats, Fuzzy’s and Taco del Mar make Mexican menu news; healthy twists at Newks and Garbanzo; and Insomnia Cookies gets ready for V-Day.

Financing

Tacombi: The beachfront Mexican taco stand now making its way across the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2023

The company, backed by restaurateur Danny Meyer, has some big plans to open more fast-casual taco shops and sell its retail tortilla brand throughout the country.

Financing

Taco Bell wants to be more like McDonald’s

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain’s plans to grow beyond its “cult” status could include permanent fries, more chicken, more ice cream and perhaps energy drinks. And it’s using the burger giant as its inspiration.

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