Taco Bell

Coverage of brand expansion, site rollouts, menu localisation, and operational strategy from a fast-growing international quick service operator active in the UK market. This section tracks performance, leadership decisions, consumer engagement, and franchising developments, offering insight for foodservice professionals, developers, and executives monitoring competition, urban growth, and the evolving appeal of global brands in UK high streets and delivery platforms.

  • Dec- 2021 -
    3 December
    FeaturesHow restaurants recouped footfall during an unsteady climate

    How restaurants recouped footfall during an unsteady climate

    In the words of trade association UKHospitality, ‘the resilience of pubs and bars will be crucial to the recovery of hospitality.’ However, low footfall still present in the high street is making it difficult for operators to make a comeback. According to a latest report by the CGA, 26% of…

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  • Feb- 2021 -
    8 February
    Features
    How Britain’s top fast food chains coped during Covid

    How Britain’s top fast food chains coped during Covid

    It has been a rough year for the hospitality industry. According to the CCA’s ‘Market Recovery Monitor’ for 2020, almost 10,000 licensed premises – including pubs, clubs and restaurants – closed permanently as a result of its impact and the continuous wave of lockdowns. This represents a net decline of…

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  • Dec- 2020 -
    16 December
    CoronavirusBurger King to promote independent restaurants through Instagram

    Burger King to promote independent restaurants through Instagram

    Burger King has announced that small restaurants owners can promote their businesses on its Instagram, in a bid to support the hospitality sector as parts of the UK enter into tier three.  In a post on the chain’s Instagram, Burger King revealed it was “taking a break” from publishing promotional…

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  • Nov- 2020 -
    3 November
    BusinessBurger King calls on public to support McDonald’s

    Burger King calls on public to support McDonald’s

    Burger King is urging the UK public to order from McDonalds, as well as other restaurant chains, in a show of support ahead of the country’s second Covid-19 lockdown. The burger chain is encouraging people to order food how they can during the lockdown, whether it be drive-through or takeaway,…

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  • Sep- 2020 -
    2 September
    PeopleDominos announces board and CFO appointments

    Dominos announces board and CFO appointments

    Dominos has announced that Natalia Barsegiyan and Lynn Fordham will join its board as independent non-executive directors, with effect from 16 September 2020. In addition, the pizza chain announced that Neil Smith, the current interim CFO, has been appointed as permanent CFO. Following their appointment, Barsegiyan and Fordham will be…

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  • Feb- 2020 -
    19 February
    RestaurantsTaco Bell announces Eastbourne site opening date

    Taco Bell announces Eastbourne site opening date

    Fast food restaurant Taco Bell has announced the opening date of its new Eastbourne site. The new chain, located at the old post office site in 143-145 Terminus Road, will open its doors on 27 February. The restaurant’s Mexican-inspired menu includes tacos, quesadillas ,burritos and brands Crunchwrap Supreme. Originally launched in…

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  • Nov- 2019 -
    11 November
    PeoplePaul UK appoints Mark Hilton as new CEO

    Paul UK appoints Mark Hilton as new CEO

    French bakery and patisserie chain Paul has appointed Mark Hilton as its new chief executive officer. Hilton succeeds Jean- Michel Orieux as CEO, who stepped down last year, taking on the role of non-executive director with Paul International. Hilton’s new role focuses on driving growth of the brand throughout the…

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  • Oct- 2019 -
    4 October
    Apps & TechnologyDomino’s, Nando’s and Deliveroo brands most targeted by hackers

    Domino’s, Nando’s and Deliveroo brands most targeted by hackers

    Global cybersecurity firm DynaRisk has discovered a hunger for hacking food delivery companies in the UK, with platforms including Deliveroo, Domino’s, Papa Johns and Nando’s among those most targeted. The research found that cyber criminals are sharing ‘cheat sheets’ for hacking tools used to break through site defences at scale,…

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  • Jul- 2018 -
    27 July
    BusinessChipotle releases financial results, beating analysts’ predictions

    Chipotle releases financial results, beating analysts’ predictions

    Mexican chain Chipotle has announced its figures for the second quarter ending 30 June, with expert’s predictions beaten on sales. Sales at the chain’s restaurants which were open for at least 13 months in the second quarter, saw a rise of 3.3%, a significant improvement on analyst predictions of around…

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  • Jun- 2018 -
    12 June
    Regulations & PoliciesManchester Taco Bell to open until 4am everyday

    Manchester Taco Bell to open until 4am everyday

    Tex-mex chain Taco Bell’s new Manchester store, one of the first of the chain’s UK restaurants is to open until 4am everyday. The new restaurant will have 70 covers and will serve the Mexican-inspired food it has become synonymous with in the US. Free wi-fi and phone charging stations will…

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