Taco Bell is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 999 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Cyclospora outbreak in Q3 caused a 4% drop in Taco Bell’s same‑store sales and a 2% drop in system sales, but same‑store sales rebounded with weekly gains and a 25% YoY loyalty growth; the brand now accounts for 38% of Yum! Brands’ domestic operating profit [[31c8bd]] [[4752ef]]. - All KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Puerto Rico are temporarily closed after Yum! Brands ended its relationship with franchisee Encanto Restaurants; the company is seeking a new franchise partner to reopen the locations as quickly as possible [[6351bb]] [[88e7e0]]. - Taco Bell’s sales increased 6.8% to $18.4 billion in 2025 [[a53c30]]. - The Mexican restaurant category grew 5.3% to $23.4 billion in 2025, with Taco Bell contributing $18.4 billion of that total [[a53c30]]. - Qdoba’s sales grew 9.2% to $1.3 billion in 2025 [[a53c30]]. - Bubbakoo’s saw 17% sales growth to $124 million in 2025 [[a53c30]] Filed under Restaurants / Mexican.
Taco Bell announces the creation of 'The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Restaurant' in Palm Springs, with Taco Bell branding throughout the hotel and restaurant, but does not involve a franchise system, multi-unit brand, or operator.
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Taco Bell aims to complete the national rollout of kiosks in 6,600 U.S. locations by the end of 2020.
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Taco Bell is re-releasing Nacho Fries, a popular menu item, with a fake movie trailer featuring Darren Criss.
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Taco Bell is opening a pop-up hotel in Palm Springs, California, featuring a design theme and new menu items inspired by the brand.
KFC names Monica Rothgery as COO of its U.S. division, replacing Phil Klezmer, who recently retired, with a focus on simplifying processes and introducing new labor models.
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McDonald's partnered with AARP to provide employment opportunities for older individuals, posting positions on AARP's website and matching candidates through its Senior Community Service Employment Program.
Taco Bell is hosting ‘Hiring Parties’ to fill the need for more employees, offering free food, festivities, and on-the-spot job interviews.
Panera Bread, the cozy cafe franchise and purveyor of bread bowls, has announced a newly overhauled breakfast menu in the interest of attracting more of an ever-growing breakfast crowd, according to an article in Forbes.
World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw orders every menu item at Taco Bell, setting him back approximately $120.
The restaurant industry added 27,300 jobs in March, with food and drinking establishments employing 12.2 million people.
Taco Bell is hosting system-wide hiring parties, with over 600 events planned across the US to attract new employees and support franchisees.
Taco Bell is testing a $1 Churro Donut in select locations, along with a Loaded Nacho Taco and Double Beef Quesarito.
Franchise Update Media talks to successful multi-unit operators about their business philosophies and management styles.
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Yum Brands opens its first Taco Bell location in Thailand, adapting the brand to local tastes and introducing new items with local flavors.
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