Taco Bell

Taco Bell’s tortilla-encrusted fried chicken strips are real, tested in 3 states

Dec. 09, 2014

The chicken fingers are being offered in Crunch Wraps and wrapped in a tortilla as a snack.

Taco Bell tests a new double taco

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 21, 2015

The new item combines two contradictory qualities that are meant to collide rather than meld.

Taco Bell launches online-ordering experience

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 28, 2015

The Mexican chain’s ta.co website brings ordering-and-payment functionality beyond the smartphone.

This week's 6 head-spinning moments: Trash talk, restaurant style

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2016

Big sales bumps triggered considerable bragging from the overachievers, nerd and non-nerd alive.

Food

4 menu items chains are testing out

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 31, 2016

National chains are breaking from their traditional offerings to see if diners will bite these new dishes.

Potbelly to get new CEO

By Peter Romeo on May 31, 2017

No reason was given for the departure of Aylwin Lewis.

Financing

Yum Brands to invest $200M in Grubhub

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2018

The online ordering company will be the delivery provider for KFC and Taco Bell in the U.S.

Restaurant Lunch Spending to Rebound in 2011

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 09, 2010

NEW YORK, NY (September 8, 2010 - Marketwire)—U.S. consumer spending on lunch served in restaurants is forecast to rebound 2% in 2011 to reach $114 billion...

Consumer Trends

Street food renaissance shapes consumer eating habits

Nov. 15, 2012

While street food hasn’t always been beloved by consumers, that attitude is clearly changing. Enticed by the convenience and affordability of street food, along with its often gourmet flavors and forms, consumers are flocking to their local lunch stands for fast but satisfying meals, as well as enjoying new low-cost global street food-inspired restaurants.

Taco Bell to promote protein nationally

Jul. 11, 2014

Amid the rising popularity of the Paleo diet, the Mexican chain will roll out its protein-heavy power menu, which features double the meat, next week.

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