Taco Bell News & Media

Yum Brands misses earnings mark, Pizza Hut, KFC struggling in U.S.

August 5, 2025

Yum Brands has missed the mark on its Q2 earnings for the period ended June 30.

Former Papa John's exec named Deliverect president

July 10, 2025

Deliverect, a global food tech SaaS company that processed its 1 billionth order this week, has appointed former Papa John's executive Justin Falciola as its…

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Taco Bell rolls out Refrescas, drink menu nationwide

June 26, 2025

Taco Bell is doubling down on the beverage category with the launch of six drinks to its Refrescas menu, according to a press release.

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Yum Brands partners with Nvidia for AI technology

March 25, 2025

Yum Brands has partnered with Nvidia to accelerate the development of AI technologies for its restaurants around the globe. Yum Brands, which in total has more…

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Taco Bell, PepsiCo partner on Baja Blast Gelato

September 4, 2024

Taco Bell's exclusive Mountain Dew flavor, Baja Blast, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. To celebrate, the brand's exclusive Baja Blast Gelato made its…

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Starbucks appoints Brian Niccol as CEO, chairman

August 13, 2024

Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as chairman and CEO, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who has stepped down.

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Yum Brands hit with ransomware attack

January 20, 2023

Yum Brands confirmed a data breach earlier this week in a company statement. According to a TechCrunch report, the ransomware attack resulted in stolen company…

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Taco Bell, Arby's franchisee exec to open #QSRNext's keynote

September 26, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

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#QSRNext starring Taco Bell, Focus Brands, Popeyes, CKE execs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

QSRWeb's virtual talk show, #QSRNext, takes place Nov. 9 and will feature insight and advice from several successful industry leaders.

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Hopdoddy, Taco Bell, BurgerFi, El Pollo Loco execs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders will chat about how they are handling labor shortages, supply chain delays and higher food costs during the CEO Roundtable at the annual Fast Casual…

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Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

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Yum Brands, UofL, Howard University launch Yum Franchise Accelerator

February 4, 2022

Yum Brands Inc. is partnering with the University of Louisville and Howard University to launch the Yum Franchise Accelerator, a one-of-a-kind MBA elective…

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Starbucks tops social media paid advertising

November 19, 2021

Starbucks' paid ad campaigns are the top paid share-of-voice, defined by the percentage of sponsored impressions on social media, according to a study by…

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Yum Brands enjoys Q3 sales growth

October 28, 2021

Yum! Brands worldwide system sales grew 8% and 4% unit growth financial results in the third quarter ended Sept. 20, 2021, according to a press release.

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QSR brand ad spend jumps in 2021

October 27, 2021

QSR brands are spending an estimated $1.8 billion on national television advertisements, an 18% increase over 2020, according to a iSpot.tv report.

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Yum Brands to transition to cage-free egg products by 2026

September 9, 2021

Yum! Brands, parent company to KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, has released a global policy to transition to 100% cage-free eggs…

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Taco Bell, Pizza Hut , KFC parent moves to buy Dragontail tech/AI provider for $72.4M

May 27, 2021

Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut parent, Yum! Brands Inc., has completed a binding agreement to acquire the Australian-based foodservice tech provider, Dragontail…

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A frank talk with Yum's recently retired CEO enthralls in 'Rebounding on Steroids' webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Greg Creed led the QSR powerhouse, Yum Brands, for five years and developed some very definite views on what works and what doesn't when it comes to restaurant…

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Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut parent buys conversational commerce company

March 24, 2021

Yum Brands has acquired the Israeli ordering and marketing platform company Tictuk Technologies. The company said the move gives customers of its brands — KFC…

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Taco Bell ticks up Yum Brands Q3 results

October 29, 2020

Yum Brands revealed third-quarter results Thursday that made clear the power of the Taco Bell brand for the Louisville, Kentucky-based company. Worldwide…

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