Taco Bell Blog: Original Stories & Updates

Accepting his Authentic Self - Joshua's Story

Joshua A. (He/Him) - Team Member, Taco Bell Corp.

Finding Her Voice – Misty's Story

Misty C. (She/Her): Area Coach, Taco Bell Corp.

Fueling the Future – Lori’s Story and Impact

Lori T. (She/Her) - Region Leader, Taco Bell Corp.

Three Brands, One Country – Margaret’s Journey

Margaret K. (She/Her)- Manager, Operations, Taco Bell Canada

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

Jordan S. (He/Him)- Live Más Scholar & Team Member - Franchise Organization, Up Real Estate Holding Corp.

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

Rezaul K. (He/Him), Area Coach, New York – Taco Bell Corp.

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

Jeena S. (She/Her) - Mobile Developer at the RSC- Taco Bell Corp.

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

Tippy D. (She/Her) - Director, Human Resources (HR), Taco Bell Corp.

Arab Heritage Month Spotlight

Mohammad S., Marketing, Taco Bell Foundation

Arab Heritage Month Spotlight

David S. Market Coach, Taco Bell Corp. – Arab Heritage Month

Cassandra’s path to empowerment

Cassandra C. (she/her). - Restaurant General Manager, Taco Bell Corp.

Women's History Month Spotlight

Amy D. (She/Her/Hers) – Chief Marketing Officer, Taco Bell International

Women's History Month Spotlight

Nakari P. (She/Her) - Assistant General Manager, Franchise Org. Tacala

Women's History Month Spotlight

Carmen S. (She/Her)– Restaurant General Manager, Taco Bell Corp.

Women's History Month Spotlight

Ombeline A. (She/Her) Associate Brand Manager, Marketing Taco Bell Corp.

EP 30: Taco Bell’s Cantina Chicken Menu and Other Upcoming Innovations with New Podcast Host Kelly McCulloch and Global Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews

Black History Month Spotlight

Aaliyah S. (She/Her) - Live Más Scholar, Team Member, Franchise org. Hospitality Restaurant Group (HRG)

Black History Month Spotlight

Kim E. (She/Her)– Shift Lead, Taco Bell Corp.

Black History Month Spotlight

John H. (He/Him) - Designer, International Development

Black History Month Spotlight

Jeff W. (He/Him) - Global Director of Cybersecurity

How Menu Hacks Landed Shift Lead Antonia a spot in Taco Bell’s Menu Blast

The Restless Innovation Challenge

Native American Heritage Month Spotlight

Domino P. - Team Member, Franchise Org. C&R Restaurant Group, L.P.

Yum! Brands Reskilling Academy Apprentice

Truman W. - Taco Bell Corp.

Yum! Brands Reskilling Academy Apprentice

Toby C. - Taco Bell Corp.

EP 26: Taco Bell’s Dietitian Marissa Thiry talks about the Journey to Create a Menu that Fits a Wide Variety of Lifestyles Including Vegetarian and Vegan

Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month Spotlight

María Isabel Nájera Enríquez – Team Member, Franchise Org. Guatemala

Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month Spotlight

Adamarie Pietri P. (She/her) – Area Coach (Taco Bell Puerto Rico)

How My Leap Of Faith Paid Off – You're Next!

Hear from VP of Ops, Blake.

Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month Spotlight

Brina R.(She/Her/Hers)– Associate Manager, Human Resources, Taco Bell International

Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month Spotlight

Week 1: David P. (he/him/his)

Hear from Golden Bell Winners

Dez, GM & Taco Bell Foundation's Top Round Up Fundraiser

Alex Murza (he/him): Taco Bell Corporate Restaurant Team Member and Aspiring Chef from Ukraine

The Bell Wisdom: Mauricio (General Manger/Gerente General)

The Face Behind the Internal Incubator: Zach T.

Celebrate Pride Month.

Week 4: Patrick

EP 23: What Happens When You Eat Nothing but Taco Bell for 30 Days?

Golden Bell 2023

Celebrating the Best of the Best from around the world.

Celebrate Pride Month.

Week 3: Ari

Celebrate Pride Month.

Week 2: Andrew

Celebrate Pride Month.

Week 1: Blake

EP 22: Love in the Metaverse: Taco Bell's First Virtual Wedding and Interview with Sheel Mohnot and Amruta Godbole

AANHPI Heritage Month

Neil Manhas, Global CFO

AANHPI Heritage Month

Pragna P. – Area Coach, Taco Bell Corp.

AANHPI Heritage Month

Gaurav G. – Area Coach at Franchise Organization, Summerwood

AANHPI Heritage Month

Katie – FSQA Scientist

Women's History Month

Week 4: Kelly M. - Global Chief People & Transformation Officer

Women's History Month

Week 3: Restaurant #031484 - Window Rock, AZ

Women's History Month

Week 2: Erika P., Entertainment, Sports & Collaborations

Women's History Month

Week 1: Jasmine B., Live Más Scholar

Black History Month

Week 4: Dane M., Chief Digital Officer

Black History Month

Week 3: Mardoche C., Team Member & Live Más Scholar

Black History Month

Week 2: Jasmine B., District Excellence Leader

Black History Month

Week 1: Sherron H., Director of Talent Acquisition

EP 20: The Evolution of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace

EP 19: A Lifelong Commitment To Live Más With Mike Grams

Taco Bell President and Global COO

EP 18: Making a Habit of Restless Creativity with Russ Bendel

CEO of The Habit Burger Grill

The Bell Wisdom: GM Jordan T. - "Believe you can and you're halfway there."

EP 17: A Conversation on Leadership with David Novak

Hispanic+Latin Heritage Month

Week 4: Rodrigo D. – Taco Bell International

Re-Writing The Narrative On Asperger’s

Tanya Green Shares Her Gift With The World

Hispanic+Latin Heritage Month

Week 3: Sharon G. – Technology - Taco Bell Corp.

Hispanic+Latin Heritage Month

Week 2: Heberto C. – General Manager

Hispanic+Latin Heritage Month

Week 1: Blanca V. – Operations Consultant

The Imperfect Road to Excellence

One woman’s journey to becoming the President of a major franchise.

Live Más. Love More. Celebrate Pride Month.

Week 3: Eric P.

Live Más. Love More. Celebrate Pride Month.

Week 2: David Y.

Live Más. Love More. Celebrate Pride Month.

Week 1: Lucia L.

Messy & Beautiful

We’re not just talking about your date night with Taco Bell. We’re talking about Taco Bell Canada’s latest campaign.

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Week 4: Robina C.

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Week 3: Jeff C.

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Week 2: Elias Lim

Our Not-So-Secret App Videos

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Week 1: Birju A

Golden Bell 2022

Honoring the Best of the Best for being the top 100 in the nation.

EP 13: The Return of the Mexican Pizza!

Taco Bell’s Kitchen: Behind the Scenes of Our Menu Blast Competition

Taco Bell Food Competition?

The Decision of a Lifetime: How Margaret Opened Doors Across QSR & Broke Glass Ceilings

The People Who Make a Legacy

EP 12: Taco Bell’s 60th Anniversary, A Conversation with Global Chief Brand Officer, Sean Tresvant

EP 11: A Taco Bell Love Story

Restlessly Creative Disruptor: GM Kathy from Tustin, CA

Celebrating Black History Month – Week 4: Nia S

EP 10: Taco Bell’s Drive to Become the Top Franchise in the World

EP 9: How The Playbook’s David Meltzer Wants to Inspire and Positively Impact 1 Billion People

Celebrating Black History Month - Week 3: Kieron S

Making Modern History at Taco Bell and beyond. Check out this week's story to learn how Kieron is doing just that.

Celebrating Black History Month - Week 2: Sean T

Making Modern History at Taco Bell and beyond. Check out this week's story to learn how Sean is doing just that.

Celebrating Black History Month - Week 1: LaShana T

Making Modern History at Taco Bell and beyond. Check out this week's story to learn how LaShana is doing just that.

New Year, Same Me

Read CEO Mark King's 2022 Bucket List.

EP 8: Putting People First at Taco Bell From One Generation to the Next

EP 7: A Conversation with Guy Raz, Host of 'How I Built This'

How to Make the Cinnabon Delights® Candied Yams from Taco Bell’s 9th Annual Friendsgiving

Your friends will be extra thankful for you.

Opening the Doors to a Major Milestone

We recently opened a restaurant, marking a pivotal moment in our development journey.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Learn more about how we’re honoring this month and Live Más LUCHA’s one-year anniversary.

Who are the WomXn @ The Bell?

Learn more about this ERG, their anniversary and what they do to bring their peers together.

EP 6: Disruptive Sustainability

Helping to take care of the planet is one thing. Doing it in a disruptive and truly Taco Bell way, is another.

A typical day in the life of Mark King? Sorry, that doesn’t exist.

How an early start and flexible routine make every day a great one for this CEO.

Taco Bell’s Former CEO, Greg Creed, Reflects On How to Build an Ownable Company Culture that Inspires Innovation

A Meeting of the Minds: Mark King sits down with Taco Bell legend Greg Creed to discuss the importance of living más.

College Athlete to Corporate Athlete

Employees share their learnings from winning in sport to winning in their careers.

A Case for Creativity: Our Internal Incubator

Mark King shares the “why” behind Taco Bell’s biggest - and most important - collaboration yet.

When the Student Becomes the Teacher: Reflections on Fatherhood with My Daughter

Honoring Juneteenth & Live Más T.A.A.C.O.S.

Taco Bell Corp. ERG honors their anniversary & shares Juneteenth’s meaning.

EP 4: How Taco Bell Is Showing That Creativity Can Be A Part Of Anyone’s Job

Taco Bell’s Mark King shows how creativity can be a part of anyone’s job, and make a lasting impact.

Celebrate the Mountain Dew® Baja Blast Colada Freeze!

Watch this video to get excited.

Celebrating Pride Month

Live Más Pride ERG shares their story while honoring this month.

Honoring Military Appreciation Month & Intersectionality

Living Más Through Film: The Inspiring Stories of Young Creators

Taco Bell's CEO Mark King shares the inspiring stories of three young creators.

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Treat Others as Family: A Simple but Powerful Reminder

Taco Bell's CEO shares the extraordinary story behind a family of Taco Bell franchise owners.

How To Make The Crunchy Taco Shepherd's Pie From Taco Bell's 8th Annual Friendsgiving

Don't expect leftovers.

How To Hack Our At Home Taco Bar For Your Next Taco Night

Hosting taco night will never be the same.

Taco Bell Coloring Pages You Didn’t Know You Needed

It’s time to get your creative juices flowing.

15 Taco Bell Conference Call Backdrops That’ll Spice Up Your Meeting

Because your coworkers are tired of seeing your kitchen

Best Job Ever: Taco Bell Global Public Relations

Because who wouldn’t want to travel the world for tacos?

3 Commitments Taco Bell Is Making In 2020

Bring on the new decade.

19 Taco Bell Fan Moments That Made Our 2019

This goes out to the real ones.

How To Make The Rolled Chicken Tacos Bisque From Taco Bell's 7th Annual Friendsgiving

This dish will be the star of your Friendsgiving.

What’s New with Taco Bell’s Menu?

Out with the old. In with the new.

How To Ease Your Bell Hotel FOMO

We’ve got all the ways to make it feel like you’re there.

How To Make The Fire Chip Chilaquiles From The Bell Hotel

The only recipe you’ll need this summer.

Best Job Ever: Taco Bell Foundation Director

The Live Más Scholarship? Yeah, she made that happen.

10 Live Más Scholarship Recipients Who Are Beyond Impressive

These students are going places.

Feed the Beat Artists to Watch in 2019

It’s time to update your music playlist.

Taco Bell Fights To Cancel Existing "Taco Tuesday" Trademark Registrations

11 Taco Bell Cakes That Will Blow Your Mind

You’ve never seen dessert like this before.

Meet the Man Behind The Bell^®

Glen Bell is his name and tacos are his game.

9 Taco Bell<sup>®</sup> Copycat Recipes That Are Almost As Good As The Original

9 Taco Bell^® Copycat Recipes That Are Almost As Good As The Original

Time to get cookin’.

12 Taco Bell<sup>®</sup> Nail Designs to Inspire Your Next Manicure

12 Taco Bell^® Nail Designs to Inspire Your Next Manicure

Just wait until you see #9.

This Happened: I Went to a Taco Bell<sup>®</sup> in Every State

This Happened: I Went to a Taco Bell^® in Every State

He seriously went the extra mile for The Bell^®.

How To Throw a Galentine's Day Party with Taco Bell

Because tacos are your love language.

Best Job Ever: Taco Bell Brand Partnerships

Sports and tacos? Talk about a dream job.

7 Commitments Taco Bell Is Making In 2019

New year, new goals.

This Happened: I Dreamed Up a Taco Bell Subway System.

A dream that needs to be a reality.

Best Job Ever: Taco Bell Retail Engagement & Experience

Yeah, she's turning Taco Bell into a fashion statement.

How To Make The Fire Tortilla Chip Crusted Chicken From Taco Bell's 6th Annual Friendsgiving

Time to spice up your Friendsgiving.

19 Of The Greatest Taco Bell Inspired Halloween Costumes

We’re all about Spooky Season at The Bell.

7 Reasons Why Your Passport Better Not Be Expired If You’re a Taco Bell Fan

We’ve got a plane to catch.

What’s Up with Taco Bell’s New Packaging?

New look, same tacos.

15 Amazing Taco Bell Works of Art

#10 is truly a másterpiece.

How To Eat Taco Bell When You’re Avoiding Gluten

*Adds Power Menu Bowl to cart*

This Fan Tracked Her Baby’s Growth Using Taco Bell Menu Items

On Week 27, Baby McKain was the size of a Nacho BellGrande.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Our Web of Fries II Commercial

Go behind the scenes of this summer’s tastiest sequel.

A Glimpse Into the Future of Taco Bell (Inspired by Demolition Man)

You’ve never seen a Taco Bell like this before.

17 Tattoos That Prove Taco Bell Love Is Forever

Now that's dedication.

12 Taco Bell Graduation Caps That Will Spice Up Your Commencement

… And make everyone else hungry for The Bell®.

What’s New on Ta.co

Taco Bell Maternity Shoots That Will Give You Baby Fever

Chalupa pregnancy cravings are real, people.

This Happened: I Sat In The Live Más Student Section

Giving the biggest game in College Football back to the biggest fans.

For Here Or To Go: Quesadilla Hacks

You’ve never seen quesadillas like this before.

For Here Or To Go: Freeze Hacks

It’s time to upgrade your Freeze.

Creator Spotlight: Lizzie Darden

Lizzie’s her name. Puns are her game.

For Here Or To Go: Breakfast Hacks

Two breakfast items you won’t find on the menu.

For Here Or To Go: Spicy Hacks

Can you handle the heat?

The Forever 21 x Taco Bell Collection

We’ll take two Bean Burritos and a Fire Sauce Packet Bodysuit

For Here Or To Go: Vegetarian Hacks

Going vegetarian is easy with these two meatless menu hacks

For Here Or To Go: Taco Hacks

Take your tacos to the next level

Taco Bell Brought an Exclusive Freeze to VidCon

It wasn't just a fantasy

Best Job Ever: Taco Bell Brand Marketer

Because saying you helped bring breakfast to Taco Bell is pretty awesome

For Here or To Go: Power Menu Bowl

Build the bowl of your dreams

For Here Or To Go: Nachos BellGrande®

These are nacho average nachos

For Here Or To Go: Cinnabon Delights

You’ll never look at Cinnabon Delights the same way again

This Lucky Couple Just Won The Ultimate Taco Bell Wedding

Save The Date: June 2017

For Here or To Go: Bean Burrito

Sometimes it’s what’s on the outside that counts

For Here or To Go: Crunchwrap Supreme

You’ve never seen a Crunchwrap® like this before

Live Mãs Scholarship - Feed a Dream

Pure amazingness

For Here or To Go: Doritos Locos Tacos

Doritos Locos Tacos + Grilled Cheese = Pure Happiness

Best Job Ever: Taco Bell Architect

Designing Taco Bell restaurants for a living? Sign me up

Best Job Ever: Taco Bell Food Product Developer

Creating new tacos and burritos for a living = Dream. Come. True.

Taco Bell Folklore: The Automatic Taco Machine

A machine’s quest for a job at Taco Bell

How to Get Married at the Taco Bell in Las Vegas

We’ll take two Crunchwrap Supremes and a wedding

7 Taco Bell Weddings You're Gonna Wish You Were Invited To

Let the Taco Bells ring

4 Taco Bell Restaurant Redesigns Prove That Change Is Good

Bet you didn’t think a Taco Bell could be more beautiful.

How To Eat Taco Bell When You're Counting Calories

Sticking to your health goals just got a whole lot easier.

Visit Taco Bell's Flagship Restaurant In Las Vegas

As if you need a reason to visit Las Vegas.

How To Eat Vegan At Taco Bell

Because vegans need their Taco Bell fix too.

How To Be A Taco Bell Baja Blast Freeze For Halloween

You are what you drink.

These artists toured with $500 of Taco Bell - Feed the Beat

One program. 10 years. 1,000 artists. And lots and lots of Taco Bell.

How to Eat Vegetarian at Taco Bell

No meat? No problem.

15 Delicious Reasons To Visit Taco Bell Around The World

Get your passport ready.

Best Job Ever: Taco Bell Dietitian

This woman is making Taco Bell better for you one taco at a time.

13 Fierce Taco Bell-Inspired Makeup Looks

Does this eyeshadow match my Baja Blast?

How to Eat Vegetarian and Meatless at Taco Bell

No meat? No problem.

What Celebrating Your Birthday At Taco Bell HQs Is Like

Best. Birthday. Ever.

This Happened: I Got Engaged To A Doritos Locos Taco

Just wait till you see the engagement photos.

This Happened: I Won A Live Mãs Scholarship

How would you react?

Taco Bell Packaging

Because it’s important to know what’s protecting your delicious Taco Bell.

Taco Bell Senior Photos

Because posing in a flower field is overrated.

Taco Bell Wallpapers That Give Your Phone a Facelift

And make you check your phone 20x more a day.

World's Longest Thank You

Your passion is the stuff of legends. Congrats on bringing back the Beefy Crunch Burrito.

Meet The First 40 Live Mãs Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to these dreamers, creators and innovators.

12 Beautiful Taco Bells You Never Knew Existed

These aren’t your typical Taco Bells.

Meet TacoBot, The New Taco Bell Robot Made for Slack

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for the movies anymore.

Pre-order What Could Be Taco Bell’s Biggest Innovation Yet

Go on, you know you want to.

Live Mas Scholarship

We're looking for the next creators, dreamers and innovators.

#mygoldps4story

Our favorite illustrated stories of Gold PlayStation® 4 Bundle victories.

Celebrate the Taco Emoji Engine's 1 Year Anniversary

Here’s what you didn’t know about the Taco Emoji Engine.

Feed The Beat Artist Spotlight: Robert DeLong

A Rock n’ Roll Electronic Dance Experience.

Olivia Mears

Olivia Mears, aka Taco Belle, is creating "wearable art" and pushing the boundaries of fashion design.

Save Taco Bell Numero Uno

Relocating the world’s first Taco Bell.

Hola, World! Welcome to ta.co

As the old saying goes, “Menus are meant to be broken.”

Taco Bell's 2015 Indie Game Garage Winners

Level up with Indie Game Garage.

Food For All

And we're just getting started.

Homecoming

You asked us. We said yes.

Taco Emoji

We did it.