In the wake of similar pledges from McDonald’s and Panera Bread, Taco Bell said it is making the switch to cage-free eggs, planning to complete the transition at its more than 6,000 domestic locations by the end of next year.
Taco Bell said it will be the first QSR chain to implement a complete switch to cage-free eggs.
“We are a brand that has our finger on the pulse of not only what appeals to our customers’ tastes but also the issues they care most about, and they tell us they want food that’s simple and easy to understand,” CEO Brian Niccol said in a statement. “Implementing this change at record pace underscores that we are always listening and responding to our customers, while doing what is right for our business.”
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