Border-line genius. Taco Bell is adding chicken nuggets to menus nationwide starting on Thursday — as the chain attempts to appeal to younger consumers said to increasingly prefer poultry over beef. Expect all-white meat bites in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor — dusted with tortilla chips and breadcrumbs for a Mexican-infused chicken explosion, Today.com reported. Customers can … Read more
Turkey isn’t for everyone — and corporate America knows this well. Therefore, grabbing a coffee, fast food, last-second groceries, or a sit-down meal throughout the country on Thanksgiving won’t be hard. Although government-run services like the Post Office will be closed and garbage pickup in NYC will be on hold 24 hours after Turkey Day … Read more
Is your favorite retailer failing you? A new report by Toxic-Free Future, a nonprofit consumer product safety organization, revealed that most retailers in the United States and Canada are falling short when it comes to ensuring that the products they sell are made with the safest chemicals and materials on the market. So how did … Read more
Yum Brands said Thursday it would be removing fresh onions from its meals at select Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants out of “abundance of caution” following an E.coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The E.coli outbreak has killed at least one person and sickened nearly 50 others across the West and Midwest. McDonald’s removed … Read more
The Bell tolls again for thee. A beloved 1990s menu item is being revived at Taco Bell — but you’ll need to move fast to devour one. The double-decker taco, an exterior flour tortilla smooshed with refried beans that wraps around a hardshell taco, is back on a limited release until Oct. 30. Taco Bell … Read more
And you’re Out! Beloved burger chain In-N-Out has flunked a new french fry test — with critics categorizing the “divisive” side as “stale, room-temp matchsticks.” “Yes, they’re famously and proudly cut fresh, using Kennebec potatoes,” the fast food pros at Eat This, Not That! explained. Beloved burger chain In-N-Out has flunked a new french fry test … Read more
Fast food is one of those things we can’t live without, but from the viral rumors of McDonald’s alleged “pink slime” meat to the famous “yoga mat chemical” accusation that dogged Subway bread seemingly forever, but we sure love to beat up on our faves, too. A product of the convenience food-loving 20th century and … Read more
Taco Tuesday is now officially a holiday. National Taco Day is getting a new permanent spot on the calendar thanks to Taco Bell and the National Day Calendar. The made-up foodie holiday has been celebrated on Oct. 4 of every year, but the California-based food chain got the stamp of approval to move the national … Read more
They’re nosh-stalgic classics. For every new item that fast-food chains add to their menu, it seems that they put one nostalgic fan favorite out to pasture. Just this week, Taco Bell announced that certain outlets might be discontinuing the Crunchwrap and other beloved breakfast burritos. In honor of these retired repastes, online casino Spin Genie … Read more
The Bell is tolling for breakfast. Taco Bell lovers may soon be unable to grab their favorite breakfast burrito or Crunchwrap, with the chain announcing that some locations will soon be nixing the most important meal of the day. “Taco Bell is constantly evolving our menu to better serve our franchisees, team members and fans,” … Read more
From soggy fries to broken McFlurry machines, Americans can always count on a consistently inconsistent fast food experience. Poor management, low profits and outdated technology are just a few reasons why one fast-food location may undermine quality control. Fast Company rounded up the best and worst locations of some fast-food companies — McDonald’s, Burger King, … Read more
Take a boat, hop a train, catch a plane. America’s “most loved” Taco Bell has some of the most valuable real estate in the state of California — a prime oceanfront location in suburban San Francisco, so close to the beach that some customers even walk in barefoot after a morning of surfing. Located in the … Read more
Taco Bell is rolling back the clock. Starting August 15, the fast food chain is bringing back fan-favorite menu items dating back to the 1960s with a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco Bell is debuting a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco … Read more
Dinner at the drive-thru — it’s as American as fried apple pie. McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A and other popular fast food joints like Taco Bell and Wendy’s are a purely part of life for a nation of on-the-go eaters — no matter how fervently some like to pretend otherwise. And some experts say it’s totally fine to give … Read more
Taco Bell is giving loyal customers the whole enchilada. The fast food franchise has unveiled an “early retirement community” for Rewards Members that comes complete with crochet classes, pickleball and poolside cocktails. The Cantinas, located in sunny San Diego, will host a horde of Taco Bell’s biggest fans for the two-day elder-inspired experience next weekend, … Read more
Un-Bell-ievable! Kristen Carli, an Arizona-based registered dietitian, claims that she has found the best Taco Bell order for weight loss: a Chicken Burrito Supreme Fresco and a Mad Tasty Grapefruit Sparkling Water. “This meal provides a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, which can help maintain energy levels and support muscle mass,” Carli wrote Thursday … Read more
With rancor over rising fast food prices at an all time high, it’s easy to forget that not all states are California or New York. Yes, it’s true, for example, that McDonald’s prices have nearly tripled in a decade in at least some cases, but in some parts of the country, you might hardly notice. … Read more
Cinco de Mayo — or May 5 — is a time to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage in the United States. The holiday commemorates when the Mexican army defeated France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862. There’s no better way to celebrate than with food and drinks — … Read more
Even Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer finds the food at the beloved fast-food chain to be “life-changing.” Taylor Montgomery has been with the franchise for more than eight years, and he recently revealed that he eats Taco Bell “every other day.” At Live Más LIVE, the company’s first-ever superfan convention, the CMO told Business Insider … Read more
These deals are un-burrito-ble. National Burrito Day is today, Thursday, April 4 — and fast food restaurants are celebrating with offers for their customers. The foodie holiday is a highlight of what’s known among the faithful as “burrito season,” which reportedly lasts from March through May and is the busiest time of the year for … Read more