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Taco Bell gets some international momentum

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2022

The chain’s growth surged outside the U.S. last year as it works to become a more global brand like its sister companies.

Financing

Yum Brands launches a ‘franchise accelerator’ to improve diversity in franchising

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2022

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut is working with the University of Louisville and Howard University on an MBA-level program to help women and people of color interested in franchising.

Marketing

Taco Bell is starting a business school

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain is launching the Taco Bell Business School to give people from all backgrounds opportunities to get into restaurant ownership.

Marketing

Taco Bell is debuting its taco subscription nationwide today

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 06, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain’s “Taco Lover’s Pass” will let customers get one of seven tacos per day for 30 consecutive days for $10.

Food

Menu launches off to a slow start in the new year

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chipotle abd Smoothie King tap into health; Wienerschnitzel, Crumbl and Pinkbox invite indulgence; Taco Bell tests chicken wings and the Patty Melt returns to Sonic.

Leadership

Taco Bell names Sean Tresvant global chief brand officer

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2021

He previously led marketing for Nike’s Jordan brand. He will now lead marketing efforts for the fast-food taco chain.

Marketing

Chains jump on Friendsgiving marketing opportunities

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 16, 2021

With vaccines readily available and growing comfort around holiday gatherings, restaurant chains are launching promotions for informal, non-traditional celebrations. Red Lobster biscuit stuffing, anyone?

Financing

Pacific Bells, one of Taco Bell’s largest operators, to be sold to Orangewood Partners

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2021

The private equity firm has acquired the 250-unit franchisee from Partners Group. Tom Cook, the company’s founder, retains a significant stake.

Financing

Big chain executives express confidence in the face of labor challenges

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 01, 2021

The chief executives of McDonald’s, Yum Brands, Starbucks and others all said they have big advantages amid a historic shortage of workers. They might be right, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Digital sales become a bigger fixture at Yum Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2021

The owner of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC now gets 40% of its sales through digital channels even as dine-in business has returned.

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