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Taco Bell's NFT Crypto Tacos Aren't Meant For Eating But People Are Loving Them Anyway
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 1:03am | 447Yum! Brands, Inc (NYSE: YUM) subsidiary Taco Bell is dishing out its signature food in non-fungible token form and people can’t get enough. What Happened: On Sunday, Taco Bell released and sold out the first set of its taco-themed NFTs on the Rarible marketplace. now you can have diarrhea on...
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Fintech Focus For March 9, 2021
Monday, March 8, 2021 - 6:49pm | 1938Quote To Start The Day: “If I look at trading when I started, I would say a phone or occasionally a computer got broken at least once a week, or once every two weeks,” Dunn, Citigroup’s global co-head of rates trading, said during a virtual roundtable last week, held ahead of...
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Beyond Meat Scores Lucrative Supply Deals With McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 11:11pm | 397Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) has entered into supply deals with fast-food giants McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) and Yum Brands! Inc. (NYSE: YUM). The announcement of the deals came on the same day that the alternative meat maker reported a wider net loss for the fourth quarter despite...
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Yes, Even Taco Bell Is Entering The Chicken Sandwich Battle
Monday, February 22, 2021 - 1:40pm | 299Taco Bell has an answer to the intense fast-food chicken sandwich wars: a hybrid taco/chicken sandwich combination. What Happened: Taco Bell joins the growing list of restaurant chains either entering the chicken sandwich battle or doubling-down on existing offerings. The Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:...
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Taco Bell Is 'Starting Fresh' With Beyond Meat Vegan Options In 2021
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 11:55am | 383Fast-food chain Taco Bell is "starting fresh" in 2021 with plans to launch new Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ: BYND) plant-based protein along with the reintroduction of Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco. What Happened: Taco Bell said in a Thursday press release it is teaming...
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Yum Brands CEO On Taco Bell's Strength, Future Of Its Restaurants
Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 10:22am | 191Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) CEO David Gibbs appeared on CNBC and talked about running restaurants under COVID-19 and the future of its current restaurants. Yum Brands reported quarterly earnings of $1.01 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 80 cents. The company reported...
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Would You Like Some Wine With Your Taco Bell Combo?
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 1:26pm | 373What pairs better with a Taco Bell combo? A refreshing PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) beverage of your choice or a fine bottle of wine? Canadian diners will soon have the opportunity to find out for themselves. What Happened: The Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) unit announced Monday the launch of a...
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Taco Bell, KFC Owner Suing Grubhub For Violation Of Distribution Agreement
Friday, June 12, 2020 - 3:54am | 405Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) is suing Grubhub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) for violating a distribution agreement dating back to 2018. What Happened Yum purchased a 3% stake in Grubhub in 2018 and signed a deal that would give it favorable pricing and service levels for its KFC and Taco Bell restaurants...
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Taco Bell Unveils At-Home Taco Kit Ahead Of Cinco De Mayo
Friday, May 1, 2020 - 8:10am | 381Taco Bell wants to "inspire the inner chef in us all" with a new taco bar kit that is available just in time for Cinco de Mayo, the Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) restaurant said in a press release. Taco Bell's At-Home Kit Taco Bell's new At Home Taco Bar kit will be...
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Taco Bell's 'Fast Social' Restaurants, Explained
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 10:31am | 420Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and its Taco Bell brand announced Thursday a plan to test what it calls "fast social" restaurants as part of a longer-term goal of becoming a $20 billion brand with 10,000 stores worldwide. What Happened Taco Bell's roots trace back to being a "...
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Attention Taco Bell Lovers: Nacho Fries Just Got Better
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 1:30pm | 354Taco Bell already announced the return of Nacho Fries to its menu, but on Thursday the Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) chain said it will kick the "flavor up a notch" with the addition of Buffalo Chicken. Taco Bell will combine its fan-favorite Nacho Fries with Buffalo Chicken at nationwide...
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Yum Brands, Taco Bell Take Steps To Bolster Business
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 4:03pm | 391Taco Bell and its parent company Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) took two notable steps this week to bolster its business. App Improvements Taco Bell announced Monday a new partnership with an omnichannel personalization company called Certona to help improve mobile app personalization initiatives....
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The M&A History Of Yum Brands
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 5:36pm | 418Restaurant operator Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) expanded its portfolio with the $375-million acquisition of Habit Burger Grill this week. Here's a look back at other notable M&A deals throughout Yum Brands' history, according to Nation's Restaurant News. Pizza Hut, Taco Bell...
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Taco Bell's Value Menu Is About To Get A Lot Beefier
Friday, December 20, 2019 - 10:50am | 291Looking for a snack on a budget? Taco Bell has you covered with 21 new $1 menu items. What Happened To Taco Bell's Menu Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) will introduce nearly two dozen new snack and $1 items in 2020, including a consumer favorite $1 Double Stacked Tacos in three different flavors...
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Chick-Fil-A Is The Slowest Drive-Thru In America For 2019
Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 3:50pm | 882Thanks to the iconic American invention, the drive-thru, you can order all kinds of food from the comfort of your driver’s seat. Freedom of choice is as American as a burger and fries. But sometimes you’re really in a hurry, so Benzinga examined drive-thru speeds across the country. Who Leads The...