Taco Bell
Taco Bell
 |
Type |
Wholly owned subsidiary |
Industry |
Fast Food |
Founded |
March 21, 1962
Downey, California |
Headquarters |
Irvine, California, U.S. |
Number of locations |
6,446 restaurants (2009)[1] |
Key people |
Glen Bell, Founder
Greg Creed, President, CEO |
Products |
Tacos, burritos, and other Tex-Mex cuisine-related fast food |
Revenue |
$1.9 billion USD (2009)[1] |
Employees |
175,000+ |
Parent |
Yum! Brands |
Website |
tacobell.com |
The classic Taco Bell logo used from 1985 to 1994. It is still in use at many older Taco Bell locations.
Taco Bell's original restaurant design with its first logo sign in Wausau, Wisconsin. Demolished 5/4/10
A Taco Bell restaurant design that was popular in the 1980s and 1990s.
Taco Bell's current restaurant design.
Taco Bell is an American restaurant chain based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., it specializes in Mexican-style food and quick service.
Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items and a variety of "Value Menu" items.
Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion consumers each year in more than 5,800 restaurants in the U.S., of which more than 80 percent are owned and operated by independent franchisees.
History
Founding and growth
Glen Bell, a former Marine, began the chain with his first restaurant in San Bernardino, California. He named it Bell's Drive-in. Glen Bell was 23 when he left the Marine Corps in 1946. He was an avid Mexican food take-out customer. Aware of the hang-ups in ordering tacos to go from a full-service restaurant, he wanted to change the method of preparation. He began by selling various hot dogs, including a chili dog in a Mexican neighborhood. At the same time, he researched tacos. Glen Bell sold the El Tacos to his partners and built the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. Kermit Bekke, a former Los Angeles police officer, bought the first Taco Bell franchise in 1964 on Western near Carson Avenue. It may have been the first with an adobe brick facade. Dane Stephenson established the first Taco Bell in New Jersey in 1964. Bell died on January 17, 2010 at 86 years old.
Taco Bell Express
In 1991, Taco Bell opened the first Taco Bell Express in San Francisco, California. This concept is a reduced-size restaurant with a limited menu (primarily items priced under $1), meant to emphasize volume.[2] Taco Bell Express locations operate primarily inside convenience stores, truck stops, shopping malls, and airports.
Controversies
In November 2006, Taco Bell made local headlines when 22 customers were sickened by the E. coli bacteria. The bacteria was traced to three New Jersey restaurants. While some people were hospitalized, none were severely harmed.[3]
In February 2007, Taco Bell again made headlines when a Taco Bell/KFC restaurant in Manhattan was overrun by rats; footage of the rodents scurrying about were shown on news shows around the globe. The location was closed by order of the Department of Health until the issues were resolved. The outbreak prompted the closure of several additional Taco Bell restaurants throughout the Northeastern United States.[4]
In August of 2010, Taco Bell was linked to two outbreaks of Salmonella. At least 155 people in 21 states became ill as a result of eating contaminated food.[5]
Coalition of Immokalee Workers
In March 2005, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) won a landmark victory in its national boycott of Taco Bell for human rights. Taco Bell agreed to meet all of the coalition's demands to improve wages and working conditions for Florida tomato pickers in its supply chain.[6]
After four years of a tenacious and growing boycott, Taco Bell and Yum! Brands agreed to make an agreement called the CIW-Yum agreement with representatives of CIW at Yum! Brands headquarters.[7]
The CIW-Yum agreement set several precedents, establishing:
- The first direct, ongoing payment by a fast-food industry leader to farm workers in its supply chain to address substandard farm-labor wages (nearly doubling the percentage of the final retail price that goes to the workers who pick the produce).
- The first enforceable Code of Conduct for agricultural suppliers in the fast-food industry (which includes the CIW, a worker-based organization, as part of the investigative body for monitoring worker complaints).
- Market incentives for agricultural suppliers willing to respect their workers’ human rights, even when those rights are not guaranteed by law;
- Full transparency for Taco Bell’s tomato purchases in Florida; the agreement commits Taco Bell to buy only from Florida growers who agree to the pass-through and to document and monitor the pass-through, providing complete records of Taco Bell’s Florida tomato purchases and growers’ wage records to the CIW.[8]
Lawsuits
Chihuahua
A lawsuit filed in 1998 by Joseph Shields and Thomas Rinks alleged Taco Bell failed to pay them for use of the Chihuahua character they created. The men alleged that Taco Bell had breached payment on a contract after they worked with the restaurant chain for a year to develop the talking Chihuahua for use in marketing. The Chihuahua became a hit: In a commercial, the character bypasses a female Chihuahua for a Taco Bell taco and declares: "Yo quiero Taco Bell." The two men received $30.1 million in compensation[9] plus nearly $12 million in additional interest three months later.[10] Taco Bell in turn sued its ad agency TBWA saying it should have been aware of the conflicts. In 2009, a three-judge federal appeals panel ruled against Taco Bell.[11]
50 Cent
The rap artist 50 Cent filed a federal lawsuit against Taco Bell on July 23, 2008. The suit claimed that his name was used in a print ad asking him to change his name to 79 Cent, 89 Cent or 99 Cent as a part of the "Why Pay More?" campaign. 50 Cent was not aware of the ad until it came out, while fake letters containing the name change request were sent to the news media for promotional purposes. He sought $4 million in damages. In turn, Taco Bell spokesman Rob Poetsch said they made a good faith, charitable offer of $10,000 to 50 Cent if he would change his name to 79, 89 or 99 Cent for one day and rap his order at a Taco Bell location.[12] On November 24, 2009 50 Cent and Yum! Brands/Taco Bell settled the suit for an undisclosed amount. [13]
Two basic "crunchy" corn shell beef Taco Bell tacos
Border Bell
In 1997, PepsiCo experimented with a new "fresh grill" concept, opening at least one Border Bell restaurant in Mountain View, California on El Camino Real (SR 82).[14] In addition to a subset of the regular Taco Bell menu, Border Bell offered Mexican-inspired items like those available from Chevys Fresh Mex restaurants (then owned by PepsiCo), such as Chevys signature sweet corn tamalito pudding and a fresh salsa bar.
Reduction of trans fats
As of April, 2007, Taco Bell had switched to zero trans fat frying oil in all of its US single-branded locations.[15]
Volcano Taco and Volcano Double Beef Burrito
Taco Bell revealed in June 2009 that it will be adding to its main menu the Volcano Double Beef Burrito and the Volcano Taco, a former limited-time item.[16]
Cupcakes and Smoothies
It was reported in October 2009 that the chain has been testing smoothies, mini-snacks, and other items. A juice bar has been installed in some restaurants along with a display containing cupcakes and other snacks.[17]
Advertising
In March 2001, Taco Bell announced a promotion to coincide with the re-entry of the Mir space station. They towed a large target out into the Pacific Ocean, announcing that if the target was hit by a falling piece of Mir, every person in the United States would be entitled to a free Taco Bell taco. The company bought a sizable insurance policy for this gamble.[18] No piece of the station struck the target.
In 2004, a local Taco Bell franchisee bought the naming rights to the Boise State Pavilion in Boise, Idaho and renamed the stadium Taco Bell Arena.[19]
In 2006, Taco Bell was a ESPN partner of its coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
In 2007, Taco Bell offered the "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion—if any player from either team stole a base in the 2007 World Series the company would give away free tacos to everyone in the United States in a campaign similar to the Mir promotion, albeit with a much higher likelihood of being realized.[20] After Jacoby Ellsbury of the Boston Red Sox stole a base in Game 2, the company paid out this promotion on October 30, 2007. This promotion was used again in the 2008 World Series, when Jason Bartlett of the Tampa Bay Rays stole a base during Game 1 at Tropicana Field, which was paid out on October 28, 2008.[21]
Taco Bell sponsors a promotion at home games for both the Portland Trail Blazers and the Cleveland Cavaliers in which everyone in attendance receives a coupon for a free Chalupa if the home team scores 100 points or more.[22][23]
In 2009, Taco Bell introduced a music video style commercial entitled, "It's all about the Roosevelts" composed and produced by Danny de Matos at his studio www.shushstudio.com for Amber Music on behalf of DraftFCB Agency. Featuring Varsity Fanclub's Bobby Edner, the rap music style commercial shows a group of friends gathering change as they drive toward Taco Bell. The commercial represents Taco Bell's first foray into movie theater advertising, featuring the ad during the opening previews of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Public Enemies as well as screens in some movie theater lobbies.[24]
On July 1, 2009, Taco Bell has replaced 20-year sponsor McDonald's as the fast food partner of the NBA. Taco Bell and the NBA agreed on a 4 year deal allowing them to advertise on ABC, TNT and ESPN, and NBA-themed promotions. [25]
Infomercial salesman Billy Mays signed a deal in June 2009 to shoot infomercial-style commercials for the chain, with filming to begin in August.[26] His unexpected death from a heart attack on June 28, 2009 canceled those plans.
On July 21, 2009, Gidget, the Chihuahua featured in Taco Bell ads in the late 1990s, was euthanized after suffering a stroke.[27] She was 15 years old.
2009 commercials for the "Frutista Freeze" frozen drink feature Snowball, an Eleonora Cockatoo noted for his ability to dance to human music.[28]
In an effort to promote their $2 Meal Deals, Taco Bell started a Facebook group in June of 2010 to collect signatures on a petition that appeals to the Federal Reserve to produce more two-dollar bills.[29]
Outside the United States
Australia
Taco Bell first opened in Australia in September 1981, but was ordered to change its name after the owner of a local restaurant successfully sued them for misleading conduct.[30] The local restaurant was called 'Taco Bell's Casa' and had been operating in Australia since the 1970s. The owner successfully argued that Sydneysiders would confuse the takeaway chain with his restaurant, and this would damage his reputation. Taco Bell later opened in 1997 in Australia with a store in the cinema district on George St in Sydney and later in 2002 within a few KFC stores in the state of New South Wales but by 2005, the Taco Bell brand was pulled out of the country.
Cyprus
Taco Bell in Cyprus
A Taco Bell opened in Cyprus in December 2009 in Limassol at the MyMall. Further restaurants are planned to be opened within the next 18 months (probably also in Cyprus' capital Nicosia).[31]
China
Taco Bell Grande's Logo
In 2003, Yum! Brands introduced the Taco Bell brand into People's Republic of China. The Chinese Taco Bell restaurants were not fast-food restaurants like other Taco Bells. Instead, they were full-service restaurants called Taco Bell Grande that are more analogous to a Mexican grill in the United States. In addition to the usual taco and burritos, Taco Bell Grande also served other Mexican cuisine like albóndigas (meatball soup), tomatillo grilled chicken, fajitas, and alcoholic drinks such as Margaritas. The chain had operated three restaurants in China, two in Shenzhen and one in Shanghai. However, the Shanghai location closed at the end of January 2008.[32] One location in Shenzhen closed on February 20, 2008; the second location followed shortly after, closing on March 5, 2008.[33]
Iceland
Taco Bell in Iceland is operated as a part of the KFC establishment in Hafnarfjörður, suburb of Reykjavík. It was established in late 2006, after the departure of the U.S. Navy from Naval Air Station Keflavik. A second location opened in the Ártúnshöfði part of Reykjavik in November 2008 [34]
India
India's first Taco Bell outlet is in Mantri square mall, Bangalore.[35]
Mexico
Taco Bell has attempted to enter the Mexican market twice. After a highly-publicised launch in Mexico City in 1992, all the restaurants were closed two years later. In September 2007 Taco Bell returned to Monterrey, this time promoting itself as selling American food, but closed in January 2010 due to low patronage. [36][37][38]
Philippines
Taco Bell opened its first Philippine branch on October 30, 2004 at the Gateway Mall in Cubao, Quezon City. They now have one on the Ground Floor and one on the 4th floor in the food court at the Gateway Mall. They have also added another branch at the TriNoma mall in Quezon City.[39]
Singapore
Taco Bell in Singapore existed for a number of years, mostly as combination stores with KFC such as the one that operated at the Funan Digital Life Mall, but in 2008 they completely pulled out of Singapore.[40]
Spain
The first Taco Bell in Spain was opened at Naval Station Rota in 2004 and is available only to those authorized to access the naval base.[41] The first Taco Bell for the general public was opened in the Islazul Shopping Mall, Madrid, in December 2008.[42] Yum! Brands announced that it would open additional restaurants in Spain in early 2009 as part of a test trial for the European market.[43][44] A second location has now opened at the Vaguada Shopping Mall, Madrid (03/2010).
United Arab Emirates
A Taco Bell opened in the United Arab Emirates in November 2008 in Dubai at the Dubai Mall.[45]
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom was the first European country with a Taco Bell. In 1986 a location was opened in London on Coventry Street (between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus) followed by a second location in Earls Court near the Earl's Court tube station. One other store opened in Uxbridge but all closed in the mid 1990s.[46] In 1994 the university food provider Compass announced plans to open stores in its university and college sites. However only one store was opened in Birmingham University, no other stores were opened and the Birmingham site is now closed.[47][48] There is at least one Taco Bell site in the UK in operation at the Strategic Air Command and United States Air Force bases at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath but, commensurate with existing security controls, access is restricted to relevant service personnel. [49]
Yum! Brands announced that it is considering reopening Taco Bell locations in the United Kingdom as part of a large planned expansion into Europe, with trial outlets opening first in Spain in early 2009. Yum! is taking advantage of the recent recession which led to increasing sales at other fast food outlets, it also said that there is now a greater awareness of Mexican food in the UK and that it can be successful with improved menu offerings and marketing.[43][44] The first new store opened at the Lakeside Shopping Centre on the 28th June 2010.[50]
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Canada, and Spain are the only countries where Taco Bell offers French fries. Having this product in 2 varieties: Fiesta Fries (Topped Fries in Spain) (Like Nachos Supreme, changing nachos for fries) and regular French fries.
See also
- Priszm
- Taco Bell chihuahua
- Enchirito
Notes
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Fast food restaurants: |
Bagel Nash · Baskin-Robbins · Burger King · Chicken Cottage · Dixy Chicken · Domino's Pizza · EasyPizza · Favorite Chicken · Giraffe · KFC · Krispy Kreme · Little Chef · McDonald's · Millie's Cookies · Oporto · Papa John's Pizza · Pizza Hut · Shakeaway · Spudulike · Subway · Taco Bell · The West Cornwall Pasty Company · Wimpy · Yogen Früz
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Casual dining: |
Aberdeen Angus Steak Houses · Beefeater · Bella Italia · Brewers Fayre · Café Rouge · Carluccio's · Chiquito · Damon's · Fine Burger Company · Frankie & Benny's · Gourmet Burger Kitchen · Hard Rock Cafe · Harry Ramsden's · Harvester · Hooters · Hungry Horse · Loch Fyne · Nando's · OK Diner · Outback Steakhouse · PizzaExpress · Pizza Hut · Planet Hollywood · Prezzo · Rainforest Cafe · Romano's Macaroni Grill · Strada · Taybarns · T.G.I. Friday's · Wagamama · YO! Sushi · Zizzi
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Sandwich shops: |
Cooks the Bakery · EAT. · Greggs · O'Briens · Pret A Manger · Quiznos · Sayers · Tastte! · Upper Crust
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Pub chains: |
All Bar One · Firkin Brewery · Scream Pubs · Slug and Lettuce · Walkabout · J D Wetherspoon · Yates's
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Former chains: |
ABC · Arby's · A&W Restaurants · Bakers Oven · Benjys · Berni Inn · Blimpie · Chili's · Dunkin' Donuts · Happy Eater · Long John Silver's · Lyons Corner Houses · Pasta Hut · Pizzaland · Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits · Quick · Schlotzsky's · Three Cooks · Wendy's
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Yum! Brands, Inc. |
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A&W Restaurants · East Dawning · KFC · Long John Silver's · Pizza Hut (History) · Taco Bell · WingStreet
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