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FED:Taco 'bout a bad time: Aussie chain ditches US ambition

Shares in an Aussie-born Mexican fast-food chain have surged after it ditched its plan to crack the competitive US market, where Chipotle and Taco Bell rule.

AAP

Taco Bell announces first-ever coffee drinks — including a purple concoction

The beverages are available at the brand’s Live Más Cafés

The Independent UK

Taco Bell’s fan-favorite Mexican Pizza is getting a refresh

The new pizzas will be available at US restaurants starting May 21

The Independent UK

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Two Americas, one drive-thru: Welcome to fast food's contradictory, split-screen economy

From McDonald's to Papa John's to Wingstop, Q1 earnings are painting a portrait of a nation sorting itself into winners and losers at the drive-thru window.

Fortune

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s ballroom: ‘What can you say? The man loves to dance’

Late night hosts focused on Trump’s Iran war, the latest Maga AI meme and Cinco de Mayo celebrations

The Guardian - US

Cinco De Mayo 2026: Chipotle and Taco Bell Food Deals, Freebies and More

Cinco de Mayo 2026 brings exciting food deals and freebies from Chipotle, Taco Bell, and other restaurants, offering discounts and special offers to celebrate the holiday.

International Business Times UK

New York man starts first day at Taco Bell, then gets fired after an hour over a chalupa: ‘Heyyyy so this is so illegal’

The first day at work can be nerve-racking and exciting at the same time. There are many things that could go wrong, but also many that could go right.

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McDonald’s leads fast-food drinks war with new crafted menu

Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings

The Independent UK

Taco Bell fans can vote on which international favorite they want to see added to the US menu

The winning international taco is expected to hit menus nationwide for a limited time later this year

The Independent UK

North Carolina woman goes shopping, then realises she isn’t wearing a bra. The problem is, she was wearing one when she left home…

For most people, a wardrobe malfunction happens in a single, cringeworthy moment. But for Charlotte-based TikTok creator Paige (@rawr_its_paige), it was a slow-burn realization that spanned three stores and a missing bra.

The Mary Sue

LA woman finds a screw in her Taco Bell order, confronts staff, then gets a refund and $10 gift card: ‘I think you should sue’

A woman from LA had a frightening experience with Taco Bell, and she wants everyone to know about it. On January 15, 2024, TikTok user @theneelajolenee posted a video revealing that she found a screw in her Taco Bell meal. She also said that when she confronted the staff, her…

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Cracker Barrel Profits Plunge 94% After 'Woke' Rebrand Backlash — But Rising Google Ratings Offer Hope

Cracker Barrel profits plunged 94% in Q2 2026 amid backlash to its 'woke' rebrand, though improving Google ratings suggest some customer sentiment may be shifting.

International Business Times UK

Is Yum! Brands Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Despite Yum! Brands’ underperformance relative to the Dow over the past year, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

‘The AI at taco bell is so scary’: Woman attempts to trick Taco Bell’s AI system, then ends up being outsmarted by it

There are some things you need to experience to learn, and TikTok user @hannahteachesmusic’s journey is similar. On her account on November 8, 2025, Hannah shared a video in which she tries to deceive the AI system at a nearby Taco Bell and find out whether someone on the other…

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‘The looks I’d get with my order’: Woman goes to Taco Bell, orders two Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, and then gets body shamed by an old lady

One of the few places you would hope you would not be discriminated against based on your weight is an eatery; however, for TikTok user @juliasaysstuff, that wasn’t the case. On 14 February 2024, Jules uploaded a video to her account recounting her experience of being body shamed at a…

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‘You were not mad enough omg’: Woman forgets her purse at a San Antonio Taco Bell. Then she tracks it to 3 kids

Every once in a while, you are faced with a situation that you had not anticipated, and it leads to several other experiences that you wouldn’t want to go through. TikTok user @x.abss was faced with a similar predicament when she decided to grab some food at a nearby Taco…

The Independent UK

Burger King to launch AI chatbot which will assess workers’ friendliness and if staff say please and thank you, report says

OpenAI-powered ‘Patty’ will live in employees’ headsets and evaluate their actions based on friendliness, according to a report

The Mary Sue

‘A butterfly effect story’: New York man meets ‘the most gorgeous woman’ at Taco Bell. Then gets into a fistfight that leads to a boxing match

User @dapderdapy on TikTok has the craziest story about meeting the woman of her dreams, but be warned, it doesn’t have a happy ending. It doesn’t have a sad ending either. The adjective that comes even a little close to defining the ending of the story effectively is weird.

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‘I personally don’t go back lol’: Taco Bell customer gets something entirely different after ordering beef nachos. Then ends up banned for complaining

A man on Reddit was having a typical workday until he wasn’t any longer. After working till midnight, at 1 am, he had ordered a loaded beef nachos from Taco Bell, but to his horror, when he reached home, he found that what could have been a rewarding meal turned…

The Mary Sue

Dallas woman orders Taco Bell on DoorDash. Then the driver gets a little too honest in the chat: ‘That’s someone I’d trust with my food ngl’

DoorDash can be a time-consuming venture. As soon as you place your order on the app, it turns into a waiting game. Of course, variables like the weather, distance, and the restaurant’s busyness can all play a role in order delays. That’s where communication becomes vital. For this Dallas-based woman,…

Grocery Coupon Guide

9 Best Hot Breakfast Deals During National Breakfast Month

February is National Hot Breakfast Month, a marketing holiday that fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants take surprisingly seriously. As the winter chill lingers, brands compete aggressively to become your first stop of the day, launching a wave of promotions designed to disrupt your morning routine. While many commuters settle for…

The Independent UK

Pizza Hut shuttering 250 locations nationwide amid ‘strategic review’ by parent company

Pizza Hut’s parent company said the closures would target underperforming restaurant locations

The Times of India

Indian manager teaching maths while serving food in Taco Bell: US immigration expert says 'diversity is our strength'

A viral post on X showed an Indian manager at a Taco Bell juggling two roles at once, teaching maths to ten Asian students while making sure customers got their orders on time.

The Mary Sue

Chicago DoorDash driver asks if he can take a picture of woman holding her Taco Bell. Then she hits him with an Uno Reverse: ‘He got annoyed’

Minimal social contact is expected when ordering through a food delivery service. All the driver does is drop off your order in a designated spot, snaps a photo of it to submit on the app, and drives off like a ghost in the night. Once in a while, you may…

The Independent UK

Beloved fast food chain launches new ‘Luxe’ menu with budget-friendly items under $3

The new menu launched in stores January 22

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