Fast-food giant Yum Brands tops expectations, led by strength in Taco Bell
In this articleVehicles wait in line at the drive through lane of a Yum! Brands Inc. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Taco Bell restaurant in Lockport, Illinois. Yum Brands on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by strong same-store sales growth at Taco Bell. Excluding items, the company earned $1.31 cents per share. Read the full Yum Brands earnings report here.
cnbc.comArapahoe County Sheriff's Office investigating alleged Taco Bell tampering after investigators say rat poison found in customer's food
The investigation is categorized as an attempted homicide, but the case hinges on who put the rat poison in the food, when and where. The restaurant manager says the customer, who got sick after eating his food six hours after receiving it, comes in often and has caused problems before.
cbsnews.comYum Brands reports mixed results as KFC and Taco Bell's sales rise
Brands Inc. Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. Yum Brands on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings that missed analysts' expectations as the strong U.S. dollar weighed on its results. Revenue came in above expectations, however, with stronger same-store sales at its Taco Bell chain. Excluding Russian profits, lower investment gains and other items, the restaurant company earned $1.09 per share. Net sales rose 2% to $1.64 billion.
cnbc.comTaco Bell’s breakfast ad campaign starring Pete Davidson backfires
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – For the past several years, Taco Bell has out-and-out bombed with breakfast, offering a questionable mix of waffle tacos and naked egg creations. So, in a tongue-in-cheek mea culpa -- and to introduce a revamped morning menu -- the fast-food chain has hired Pete Davidson to apologize for their misgivings. “Taco Bell got too caught up with today’s hustle and forgot people like to ease into their morning with tasty, simple food. “I’m disgusted, will not eat with Taco Bell again,” one commenter submitted after reading a Yahoo News article about the Pete Davidson/Taco Bell partnership. The ad campaign, which is focused on Taco Bell’s now simplified breakfast menu of breakfast burritos, quesadillas, and that iconic Crunchwrap, has drawn ire from true-blue Taco Bell fans who seem to just simply dislike Davidson, who chews, open-mouthed, for much of the commercial.
mlive.comOcasio-Cortez mocks Fox News contributor’s $28 Taco Bell lunch
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday evening mocked a Fox News contributor after he said high inflation made his lunch at Taco Bell total $28. “You want to know how bad inflation is?” said Scott Martin, who is also the chief investment officer at Kingsview Partners. “Yesterday, yes, I had a nice lunch at Taco…
news.yahoo.comStand-alone Taco Bell coming to Milan in 2023
MILAN, MI – A new, stand-alone Taco Bell is being built from the ground up in Milan with plans to debut sometime in April 2023 at 1180 Dexter St. Clint Lyders, member of Team Lyders and the future owner of Milan’s new Taco Bell, said Team Lyders is planning on shutting down its joint operation with KFC entirely. He said the company’s goal is to “decouple” these joint locations so that Taco Bell can operate by itself. “We’re a Taco Bell brand and we’re really excited to bring just Taco Bell and that brand that we can run so well,” he said. He added that one of these lanes will exclusively be used to pick up mobile orders made through the Taco Bell app.
mlive.comTaco Bell brings back Mexican Pizza as permanent menu item
Mexican Pizza is back at Taco Bell. Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza features seasoned beef and refried beans between two Mexican Pizza shells with Mexican Pizza sauce, three-cheese blend, and tomatoes on top. Taco Bell originally removed the Mexican Pizza from menus in September 2020, but the decision was immediately met with fan backlash. “Our menu is full of fan-favorites, but the Mexican Pizza is at the top of that list,” said Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell in a press release issued at the time. Are you a Mexican Pizza fan?
mlive.com'This ain't India': Man recorded verbally attacking, spitting on Indian man in a California Taco Bell
A Hindu man was verbally attacked in a hate incident by another man at a Taco Bell in Fremont, California. Krishnan Jayaraman was waiting to pick up his order at a Fremont Taco Bell on Grimmer Boulevard when another customer began to verbally attack him on Aug. 21. In an 8-minute video recorded by Jayaraman, the man can be heard spewing anti-Hindu speech.
news.yahoo.comOlvera’s Texas Pit Bar B-Q opens at Midland Mall
MIDLAND, MI — Olvera’s Texas Pit Bar B-Q has a new location inside the Midland Mall. The food truck and catering business now has a permanent location in the food court where Taco Bell was previously located, said owner Dave Paul Olvera. “We sold a bunch yesterday on our first trial run,” Olvera said of the restaurant’s soft opening Thursday, Aug. 18. He said other new businesses are expected to open inside the mall soon. Midland Mall is located at 6800 Eastman Ave. Other mall tenants include Alex’s Railside Restaurant, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Bath & Body Works, Dunham’s Sports, GameStop, Planet Fitness and Target.
mlive.comTaco Bell is putting Mexican Pizza back on its menu
Taco Bell announced this week it will add the Mexican Pizza back to its menu starting Sept. 15. The fast-food chain removed the beloved menu item in 2020 to “streamline” its offerings. But the Mexican Pizza was then again (temporarily) removed because Taco Bell couldn’t keep up with demand from customers. “Our menu is full of fan favorites, but the Mexican Pizza is at the top of that list,” Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell, said in a release at the time. “From its flashy introduction to menus in 1985 as ‘Pizzazz Pizza’ to its inspiration behind the creation of infamous jingles, Mexican Pizza has a long history with the brand and I’m glad we could give fans what they crave and bring our classic Mexican Pizza back home where it belongs,” King added.
mlive.comYum Brands reports mixed results, stronger sales for Taco Bell
A woman walks past a Taco Bell Cantina on July 30, 2020 in New York City. Yum Brands on Wednesday reported mixed quarterly results, but said Taco Bell had stronger sales. Shares of the company rose nearly 2% in premarket trading. Excluding items, the restaurant company earned $1.05 per share. Net sales rose 2% to $1.64 billion.
cnbc.comMexican Pizza returning to Taco Bell menus next month after 18-month hiatus
When popular fast-food chain Taco Bell announced it would remove the popular Mexican Pizza from its menu in 2020, it was met with backlash from customers who’d come to love the dish. “Our menu is full of fan-favorites, but the Mexican Pizza is at the top of that list,” said Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell in a press release. It’s one of the many reasons Taco Bell is more than just another fast-food restaurant.”The Mexican Pizza is made with two crispy flour shells, layered with beans, pizza sauce, seasoned beef, tomatoes and a melted three cheese blend. The Mexican Pizza will be available to order starting on May 19, however Taco Bell Rewards loyalty members will be able to order on May 17. READ MORE:Taco Bell offering 30 days of tacos through subscription serviceTaco Bell is bringing back Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, other favorites
mlive.comTaco Bell parent Yum Brands misses earnings estimates as higher costs weigh on profits
Customers wearing Taco Bell foam taco hats exit the company's restaurant, a unit of Yum! Yum Brands on Wednesday reported mixed results for its fourth quarter as higher costs weighed on profits, leading to an earnings miss. Shares of the company rose less than 1% in premarket trading. Excluding items, the company earned $1.02 per share, falling short of the $1.09 per share expected by analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. Net sales rose 8% to $1.89 billion, topping expectations of $1.88 billion.
cnbc.comTaco Bell building engulfed in flames, significant damage, firefighters say
KENT COUNTY, MI – A fire Tuesday, Jan. 25, caused extensive damage to a Taco Bell restaurant in Wyoming. When firefighters reached the scene, the fire had spread and the building was engulfed in flames, Wyoming Department of Public Safety said. Firefighters determined no one was inside. The building sustained significant damage but an estimate on the loss has not been determined. Grand Rapids and Grandville firefighters responded along with Wyoming firefighters.
mlive.comTaco Bell offering 30 days of tacos through subscription service
Taco Bell has launched a new subscription service that allows customers to receive one free taco per day for a $10 monthly fee. Known as the “Taco Lover’s Pass” the service is only available through the company’s app at participating locations. Customers who want to buy a pass must first download the Taco Bell app and then select the location they will get their taco at each day. Items available on the menu include:Crunchy TacoCrunchy Taco SupremeSoft TacoSoft Taco SupremeDoritos Locos TacosDoritos Locos Tacos SupremeSpicy Potato Soft TacoCustomers then visit their specified location and receive their free taco. More information on the pass, visit the Taco Bell website.
mlive.comSaturday Sessions: Kat Edmonson performs "Let It Snow"
On a special Christmas day “Saturday Session,” Kat Edmonson makes her return. Born and raised in Houston, she headed to Austin to pursue her music career. Her self-released first album zoomed into the top 20 on Billboard's Jazz chart. Then her last album debuted at number one. She's now out with a special Yuletide collection. From her new album "Holiday Swingin: A Kat Edmonson Christmas,'" Kat Edmonson performs "Let It Snow."
news.yahoo.comTaco Bell Foundation announces $7M in Live Más scholarships up for grabs
College and high school students across the country can vie for Taco Bell’s 2022 Live Más Scholarship Program by answering this question: What is your passion and how will you use it to change the world? The Taco Bell Foundation announced Nov. 1 that $7 million worth of scholarships are available in the 2022 Live Más Scholarship Program. The Live Más Scholarship is eligible to students ages 16-26 who are pursuing post-high school education. How do you plan to use your passion to uniquely make a positive change in your community or the world? The application isn’t a contest over who can make the best video, but an opportunity for students to tell the story of their passion, Taco Bell wrote on the scholarship website.
mlive.comOzzie Albies stole a base, everyone gets a free Doritos Locos Taco from Taco Bell
America didn’t have to wait long to get free Taco Bell. Atlanta Braves second baseman stole second base in the first inning of Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night, meaning everyone can get a free Doritos Locos Taco on Thursday, Nov. 4. It’s all part of the chain’s “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” promotion, which turned 10 years old in 2021. To commemorate the 10th year of the promotion, Taco Ball partnered with the Baseball Hall of Fame to send the first base stolen during the 2021 Fall Classic to Cooperstown for display in the museum. “In Cooperstown, we tell the stories of the game on the field and baseball’s impact on fans,” said Josh Rawitch, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
mlive.comTaco Bell celebrates return of breakfast with free breakfast burritos Thursday
The breakfast menu has returned to nearly every Taco Bell location and to celebrate, the national fast-food chain is giving away free toasted breakfast burritos. Taco Bell announced today that from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, participating locations will give away one free breakfast burrito to each customer while supplies last. No purchase is necessary to receive the free breakfast burrito. Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito -- Made with a double serving of scrambled eggs (compared to the Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito), three-cheese blend, potato bites, tomatoes, and fans’ choice of bacon or sausage. Taco Bell offers the breakfast menu at approximately 90% of its locations in the U.S., the company says.
mlive.com‘Man, I’m drunk’: Sterling Heights man falls asleep at wheel of running pickup in Taco Bell drive-thru
A Sterling Heights man told police, “Man, I’m drunk,” after initially denying he had consumed alcohol when they found him asleep behind the wheel of a running pickup truck in the Taco Bell drive-thru, officials said.
Does fast food get a bad rap?
Grab a burger and some French fries, What’s the Buzz is all about fast food because it is National Fast Food Day! First up, does fast food get a bad rap? Both Blaine and Melanie like fast food for the unhealthy guilty pleasure that it is. Are there too many fast food options? Now many chains are offer meat substitutes so vegetarians and vegans can enjoy some fast food as well.
Taco Bell to join eateries in new Michigan Union in January
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – When it opens in January, the newly renovated Michigan Union in downtown Ann Arbor will welcome a Taco Bell franchise. A budget-friendly favorite among students, Taco Bell offers a varied menu of items including vegetarian options and customizable choices. The franchise is owned by Great Lakes Taco, a mid-Michigan company operating 25 different Taco Bell locations. It will also contain a Barnes & Noble, a U-M Credit Union, the U-M Tech Shop, a PNC ATM, and the Michigan Union Ticket Office. Read: Renovated Michigan Union retail, food partners announcedFor updates on the renovations in the Michigan Union, visit its website here.
How to get your free taco at Taco Bell today
Thanks to a stolen base at the World Series, you can get a free taco at Taco Bell today. The annual Steal a Base, Steal a Taco promotion takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Taco Bell is giving everyone in the United States one free Doritos Locos Taco; specifically, one Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco. To get your free taco, simply visit your local Taco Bell and request the freebie on any time between the hours of 2pm and 6pm while supplies last. If you order your free Doritos Locos Taco through the Taco Bell mobile app, you dont have to abide by the time limitations; you can get it any time throughout the day for pickup (no additional fee) or delivery (for an additional fee).
Taco Bell giving away free tacos Wednesday as part of promotion
DETROIT - Friday night, the Astros got a 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals. If you didn't catch game one of the series Tuesday, you might have missed out on the fact that all of America won a free taco! This comes as a result of Taco Bell's "steal a base, steal a taco" promotion. National's shortstop Trea Turner swiped second base during the first inning of game one of the World Series. So you can grab a free taco at any Taco Bell from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Taco Bell recalls seasoned ground beef due to metal shavings
In a news release, the USDA reports some Taco Bell ground beef may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings. IRVINE, Calif. - About 2 million pounds of seasoned beef used in Taco Bell burritos and tacos have been removed from restaurant locations across the country. By Monday, 100% of the product had been removed from all restaurants across 21 states, a Taco bell news release said. The beef products were produced from September 20 to October 4, the USDA said. The recall comes a few months after Taco Bell announced it was experiencing supplier shortages of tortillas and was "working diligently to replenish the supply."
2 arrested after fatal shooting during fake marijuana sale outside Warren Taco Bell, police say
The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Sunday outside the Taco Bell on Eight Mile Road near Ryan Road, according to authorities. But Rice and Walker were planning to rob the man instead of sell him marijuana, police said. When the two men arrived, they fired shots into the car, striking Richards, according to officials. After the shooting, Rice and Walker dragged the driver out of the Mercedes, took his Rolex, robbed him and took the car, according to authorities. Walker is charged with felony murder, carjacking, armed robbery, felon in possession of a firearm and two felony firearm violations.
Taco Bell saying bye to 9 menu items in revamp
Elijah Nouvelage/Getty ImagesTaco Bell is revamping its menu, which includes saying bye to several items. In a press release, Taco Bell asked customers if they'd ever "had that moment... where you just want to chop all your hair off, buy new clothes and get a fresh, new start?" "Well, we kind of did a thing"Here are the items leaving the Taco Bell menu:Beefy Mini QuesadillaChips & SalsaChipotle Chicken Loaded GrillerDouble Decker TacoCool Ranch TacosFiery Doritos Locos TacosDouble TostadaPower Menu BurritoXXL Grilled Stuft BurritoEarlier this summer, Taco Bell announced plans to reduce antibiotics in the meat it serves. By 2025, Taco Bell plans to reduce antibiotics specifically those important to human health in the majority of its beef supply by 25 percent. Taco Bell is not alone in its efforts to reduce antibiotics in its supply chain.
Police say man stole purse from vehicle parked at Taco Bell in Waterford Township
Police are searching for a man accused of taking a purse from a vehicle in Waterford Township on May 17, 2019. (WDIV)WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police are searching for a man who stole a purse from a vehicle parked at a Taco Bell restaurant in Waterford Township, according to authorities. A man accused of taking a purse from a vehicle in Waterford Township on May 17, 2019. (WDIV)A man accused of taking a purse from a vehicle outside Taco Bell in Waterford Township on May 17, 2019. (WDIV)A man taking a purse from a vehicle in Waterford Township on May 17, 2019, police say.
Some Taco Bell restaurants face tortilla shortages
Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images(CNN) - Taco Bell has a tortilla problem. Taco Bell, which has about 7,000 locations in the United States, did not share how many restaurants are dealing with shortages. "We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause," Taco Bell added in a statement. Taco Bell encouraged customers to order menu items that aren't made with tortillas, like the Power Menu Bowl or Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Last year, KFC which, like Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, is owned by Yum!
Pop-Up Taco Bell hotel sells out in 2 minutes
Taco Bell is opening a hotel sort of to give it an edge over other fast food chains. PALM SPRINGS, California (CNN) - Taco Bell's latest marketing venture, a pop-up hotel, opened at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday. The resort has been called "The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort." Or, as Taco Bell executive Jennifer Arnoldt said in a statement: "We're excited to give a peek into Taco Bell's first hotel that is truly Taco Bell luxury at a value as we evolve how fans can celebrate with the brand this summer and beyond." Guests will wake up to a room service breakfast and dine on a variety of tacos, burritos, and other cheesy items throughout the day -- catered by Taco Bell, of course.
Taco Bell hosting 32 hiring parties across metro Detroit
DETROIT Taco Bell is hosting 32 hiring fairs across metro Detroit for college students looking for a part-time job or residents looking for a management career. Taco Bell is making the hiring process fun and easy with a new staffing approach called Hiring Parties a unique spin on a job fair. The hiring parties will be from April 22-27, and there will be free food and festivities served up alongside on-the-spot job applications and interviews. Job-seekers may even have the opportunity to be hired on the spot. Attendees will get to learn about the education and career opportunities a job at Taco Bell offers, such as tuition assistance, scholarships and career development programs.