Taco Bell

Taco Bell and Starbucks warn about shortages

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 19, 2021

The chains started warning consumers about a lack of supplies as transportation issues continue to cause supply issues.

Taco Bell brings back its Nacho Fries again

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2021

This Mexican fast-food chain’s seventh introduction of the product is being marketed with an “anime-inspired” campaign called “Fry Force.”

Food

Taco Bell gives its Naked Chalupa a plant-based shell

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 23, 2021

Taco Bell swaps out chicken for a crispy shell made with veggies to bring more innovation to the menu for vegetarians.

Financing

Yum Brands is buying the artificial intelligence company Dragontail

By Jonathan Maze on May 27, 2021

The Australian company will give the owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit technology designed to automate kitchen flow and dispatch delivery drivers.

Marketing

Yum Brands and the University of Louisville start a franchising education program

By Jonathan Maze on May 26, 2021

The Yum Center for Global Franchise Excellence will focus on recruiting and educating people of color and women on franchising.

Food

Burger King, Taco Bell and Portillo’s all jump into the chicken sandwich fray

By Jonathan Maze and Patricia Cobe on May 18, 2021

The chains are all taking national their own takes on the popular product that has engulfed much of the restaurant industry and drained supplies of chicken.

Financing

KFC's U.S. sales thrive, thanks to digital and chicken sandwiches

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 28, 2021

The tightening of chicken supplies is making it difficult to keep up with demand. Sister chains Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit all saw sales grow over 2019 levels.

Marketing