Taco Bell
Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC, doing business as Taco Bell (stylized in all caps), is an American multinational chain of fast food restaurants founded in 1962 by Glen Bell (1923–2010) in Downey, California. Taco Bell is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. The restaurants serve a variety of Mexican-inspired foods, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, novelty, and speciality items, and a variety of "value menu" items. As of 2018, Taco Bell serves over two billion customers each year, at 7,072 restaurants, more than 93 percent of which are owned and operated by independent franchisees and licensees.
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Current headquarters at 1 Glen Bell Way in Irvine, California | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | Restaurants |
| Genre | Fast-food restaurant |
| Founded | March 21, 1962 Downey, California |
| Founder | Glen Bell |
| Headquarters | 1 Glen Bell Way, Irvine, California, U.S. (2009–present) |
Number of locations | 8,218 (2022) |
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| Revenue | $1.988 billion (2015) |
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| Website | tacobell |
PepsiCo purchased Taco Bell in 1978, and later spun off its restaurants division as Tricon Global Restaurants, which later changed its name to Yum! Brands.