Taco Bell

Franchise

McDonald's New McValue Menu Lets You Build Your Own Combo Meal — Here Are the Popular Items You Can Now Add on for $1

McDonald's partnered with actor John Cena for the menu, which allows customers to select from core items like the iconic Big Mac alongside fries, nuggets and various drink sizes.

Leadership

The Army Was Tough, But Restaurants Made Her Cry — Lessons From the Drive-Thru From a Former KFC Exec

Former KFC Chief Operating Officer Monica Rothgery discusses the experiences that shaped her leadership book, "Lessons from the Drive-Thru."

Franchise

Taco Bell Is Launching Chicken Nuggets — Here's When and Where to Get Yours

The fast-food giant is putting its own spin on chicken nuggets for the first time.

Franchise

Taco Bell Is Testing a Coffeehouse-Style Concept With Cold Brew and Agua Fresca — But Only in These Locations

The Live Más Café provides customers with an elevated experience and menu.

Franchise

Taco Bell's New Decades Menu Brings Back Nostalgic Discontinued Menu Items — Here's What's Making a Comeback

The Decades Menu comes at a time when retro branding and nostalgia marketing are on the rise, especially among brands with devoted customer bases.

Franchise

Pizza Hut Unveils 'Personal Pan Pizza Hut' Kiosks for Made-to-Order Pizzas — Here's Where You Can Find One

Pizza Hut's "Personal Pan Pizza Hut" is a new kiosk located inside select restaurants.

Franchise

These Fast-Food Apps Offer the Best Value for Customers, According to a New Study

Not all fast-food apps are created equal. Here are some of the top-performing franchise loyalty apps — and why they offer the best value for customers.

Franchise

'My All-Time Favorite Menu Item': See Which '90s Fan Favorite Taco Bell Just Brought Back

The fast-food giant quietly revived a beloved menu item from the '90s. But this fan favorite is only back for a limited time.

Starting a Business

This 30-Year-Old Started a Business to Stop Food Poisoning in Its Tracks. Now It's Raised Over $20 Million — and Taco Bell Is a Customer.

Christine Schindler, co-founder of PathSpot, is on a mission to detect harmful pathogens, like E. coli, before they make you sick.

Franchise

Inflation Threatens 87% of Franchisees — Here Are the Ways They're Fighting Back

From soaring labor costs to escalating supply prices, franchise owners are facing significant economic challenges, mostly due to inflation.

Franchise

Taco Bell's New Mountain Dew Baja Blast Gelato Is Causing a Frenzy — But Fans Have One Big Complaint

The company released the dessert to mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic Mountain Dew Baja Blast, which has garnered a cult-like following since its debut in 2004.

Franchise

A Popular Taco Bell Menu Item Could Soon Disappear From Some Locations

The brand is giving its franchisees the option to discontinue breakfast service, a move that reflects changing consumer behaviors and the challenges of the competitive breakfast market.

Franchise

The Largest Franchise Operator in the U.S. Owns 2,800 Locations — And He Just Added 83 Wendy's to His Portfolio

Greg Flynn of The Flynn Group already operates restaurants under brands including Applebee's, Arby's, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Wendy's.

News and Trends

Starbucks Taps Chipotle's Brian Niccol as New CEO, Replacing Laxman Narasimhan

Niccol will begin his new role on September 9, while Starbucks CFO Rachel Ruggeri will serve as interim CEO until then.