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For Taco Bell parent Yum Brands, the future is AI

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2024

The fast-food chain operator, which also owns KFC and Pizza Hut, is pushing aggressively to bring artificial intelligence into all facets of its operations, including ordering, marketing and labor.

Financing

Fast-food chains post weak sales results, except for Taco Bell

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2024

The Mexican chain’s same-store sales rose 4% last quarter. But a host of other brands reported falling sales amid a difficult environment.

Operations

Following recall, onions are pulled from some Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC units

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 24, 2024

The outbreak so far has only implicated McDonald's, but other restaurant chains, including Yum Brands and Burger King, are pulling fresh onions from the same supplier off the menu "out of an abundance of caution."

Financing

Taco Bell franchisee Pacific Bells continues its eastward push

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2024

One of the fast-food chain’s largest franchisees continues to acquire and open new locations. One of those new units could be in a ghost kitchen.

Technology

Yum Brands' Joe Park on how technology lets humans be more human

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 19, 2024

The chief digital and technology officer for Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill sees a potential "snowball effect" for AI.

Food

Quick-service chains are turbocharging menu innovation to drive traffic. It’s working

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 30, 2024

Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Blaze Pizza are pushing new products out of the pipeline at a fast and frequent clip to excite younger guests and bring more of them through the doors.

Financing

Some Taco Bell locations are opting out of breakfast

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2024

The Mexican fast-food chain said that a “small minority” will opt out of the morning meal in October after the company gave operators the option.

Financing

Taco Bell stands out in a tough market

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2024

The Mexican chain’s same-store sales rose 5% last quarter, thanks to Cantina Chicken, even as customers reduce visits to other fast-food chains, including other Yum Brands concepts.

Technology

Taco Bell is expanding drive-thru AI to hundreds of restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2024

The Mexican fast-food chain’s ultimate goal is to expand the technology around the world. The company believes it will cut wait times and improve the customer and employee experience.

Food

Taco Bell takes to the street with latest menu launch

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2024

After a successful test in October, Cheesy Street Chalupas roll out Thursday for a limited time.

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