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Taco Bell has thrown plenty of spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks as it continues to recover traffic from the July cyclospora outbreak that sickened nearly 20,000 people nationwide.
Nearly two months after iceberg lettuce at the chain was linked to Cyclospora, the QSR giant’s foot traffic remains depressed, according to Placer.ai.
A massive surge in Cyclospora infections linked to fresh produce highlights ongoing supply chain vulnerabilities and food safety risks for national restaurant chains.
By maintaining value perception and optimizing supply chain efficiency, the fast-casual brand is successfully expanding into lower-income trade areas while outperforming industry benchmarks.
Recent Cyclospora outbreaks illustrate the severe impact food safety recalls can have on restaurant traffic and sales, even for brands not directly involved in the contamination.
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Yum Brands executives spent plenty of time last week discussing Taco Bell’s recovery plan from the July cyclospora outbreak implicating the chain’s lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms as a potential source.
Chipotle has removed some jalapeños from specific stores following a Salmonella outbreak in Minnesota, which the brand said impacted multiple foodservice operators, according to a Tuesday press release.
Yum Brands reported that Taco Bell's traffic and sales figures are recovering following a significant drop caused by a cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce suppliers.
Yum Brands reported a 3% increase in global same-store sales for Q2, led by a strong 7% performance from Taco Bell prior to a July health outbreak.
Loyalty, value offers and swift removal of lettuce have mitigated the sales impact of the ongoing outbreak of the foodborne parasitic illness.
Supply chain experts analyze the reputational fallout and tracing difficulties following a Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations.
The fast-food giant is leveraging aggressive $1 pricing for its Mexican Pizza to drive traffic following recent supply chain challenges.
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Taco Bell, a franchisee, and its produce supplier face multiple negligence and fraud lawsuits following a widespread Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce.
While the chain removed potentially contaminated lettuce by July 17, the long incubation period of the parasite — upwards of two weeks — means new cases may continue into early August.
The Phoenix-based chain said Thursday that it has rolled out enhancements to signature salads, refreshed ingredients, and upgraded flavor profiles, and added a new flame-seared steak as a protein option.
- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - News Taco Bell tries to lure fans back with $1 Enchiritos The fast-food Mexican chain has been in the spotlight throughout the weeks-long c
Taco Bell and Taylor Farms face lawsuits over diarrhea outbreak
Taco Bell traffic drops after cyclospora outbreak affects 4 states
Traffic at Taco Bell and fast casual chains with salad-heavy menus took a significant hit due to the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to bagged lettuce.
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With more info coming out on the cause of the outbreak, traffic could improve in the days ahead.