Taco Bell Launches $5 Chalupa Cravings Box

For a limited time, Taco Bell is offering fans a chance to score a $5 Chalupa Cravings Box as part of the new Cravings Value Menu. Each Chalupa Cravings Box includes a Chalupa Supreme, Burrito Supreme, Soft Taco and Cinnamon Twists served with a medium fountain drink. A Veggie version of the box is also available, it includes a Black Bean Chalupa Supreme, Veggie Burrito Supreme, Black Bean Soft Taco and Cinnamon Twists, plus a medium fountain drink for $5.

Remodeled Taco Bell reopens in Belle Glade, FL

Taco Bell fans in Belle Glade, Florida can cheer the reopened location at 865 S. Main Street. Just in time for the holidays, the location opened to a steady stream of customers happy to have their rebuilt Taco Bell open for business and looking better than ever!

Taco Bell Hosting First Times Square Cantina Celebration to Ring in New Year

To ring in the new year, Taco Bell is hosting our first Time Square Cantina celebration, exclusively available to the most loyal FIRE! Tier Rewards Members.

Eligible fans will receive an email on December 17 from Taco Bell with RSVP details for the free December 31 event. During this one-of-a-kind private event, Taco Bell fans will have the chance to kick-start 2022 while enjoying endless Taco Bell, including some surprise un-released products, notable entertainment, exclusive giveaways, and, of course, a champagne toast at midnight.

KFC and Jack Harlow Team Up, Announce Tornado Relief Donation

KFC is teaming up with GRAMMY-nominated rapper and Louisville native Jack Harlow to support communities across Western Kentucky who were ravaged in the December 11 tornado event. KFC and its parent company, Yum! Brands, and Harlow are making a combined $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts.

Fans and customers are encouraged to donate to the affected communities via kfc.us/tornadorelief.

KFC’s Fried Chicken-Scented Firelog is Back!

KFC is bringing back the famous 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog for the fourth consecutive year.

The viral holiday staple sells out in hours. The 2021 edition features new special packaging and an “enhanced extra crispy scent”.

Created in partnership with Enviro-Log, the firelog is available for purchase exclusively on Walmart.com for $15.88.

Taco Bell Hires Nike Vet as Global Chief Brand Officer

Taco Bell announced Sean Tresvant as its Global Chief Brand Officer, effective January 10, 2022.

Tresvant will lead Taco Bell’s global marketing. From strategic omni channel initiatives to digital customer touchpoints, he will further elevate and differentiate the Taco Bell fan experience as the brand continues redefining innovation in its industry.

Tresvant brings more than a decade of marketing success from his time with Nike as the Chief Marketing Officer of the Jordan Brand. He was responsible for defining the Jordan Brand voice across the globe. Tresvant set the consumer journey and execution of brand campaigns, product marketing, creative collaborations, athlete sponsorships, omni channel marketplace design and social platforms. He led the Diversity Task Force at Nike and helped bring back the Jordan Brand’s Black Community Commitment Committee through “real talk” chats. He has developed strategies and programs that have helped Nike show up to the world in meaningful ways – from revitalizing Nike Running in North America, to creating a local brand voice for Los Angeles.

KFC Halts the “Chicken Sandwich Wars” to Fight Hunger

KFC is calling for a truce among chicken sandwich sellers to fight hunger. On Giving Tuesday (November 30), KFC will donate $1 for each KFC Chicken Sandwich sold* (including KFC Chicken Sandwich meals) to Blessings in a Backpack to provide weekend meals to children who might otherwise go hungry. The organization was selected as the donation recipient by KFC restaurant team members. In addition to the donation to Blessings in a Backpack, KFC is challenging its competitors to join forces to donate to a deserving non-profit organization of their choice to fight hunger.

New Taco Bell in Raleigh, NC Opening Soon!

We are excited to announce the opening of the newest Taco Bell in Raleigh! Located in The Shoppes at Battle Bridge shopping center at 6209 Rock Quarry Road, the new restaurant is sure to be a hit for Taco Bell fans in the community. Come check out the new location and we’re hiring!

Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship Application Period Now Open

The Taco Bell Foundation announced the opening of its seventh annual Live Más Scholarship application period, offering up to $7 million in scholarships to ambitious students across the country, including more than $2 million specifically for Taco Bell team members.

Applicants are encouraged to submit application videos that show how their pursuit of higher education will empower them to make a meaningful impact. Students ages 16-26 are encouraged to apply for the passion-based scholarship. The application is non-traditional and only requires a two-minute video describing your passion, a positive change you want to make in the world, and how your education will help you achieve that goal. The scholarship does not require students to submit grades, essays, or test scores, and the funds apply to multiple education paths, including community colleges and trade schools.

The application period will close on January 11, 2022, and recipients will be announced in Spring 2022. The awards are $5,000, $10,000 or $25,000 per student. The Taco Bell Foundation will award over $2 million to Taco Bell team members who have been a part of the Taco Bell family for at least 30 continuous days. The previous 90-day employment requirement was reduced to 30 to encourage scholarship applications among team members and incentivize prospective job candidates. In addition to the scholarships reserved for team members, the Taco Bell Foundation will offer up to $5 million in new and renewal scholarships for students nationwide.

For more information on the Live Más Scholarship, or to apply, visit livemasscholarship.com.

KFC Launches ‘Quick Pick-Up’ to Shorten Drive-Thru Lines

KFC is introducing Quick Pick-Up, a faster way to pick-up orders without waiting in line. With KFC’s Quick Pick-Up, you order ahead, park in a dedicated parking spot, grab your hot order and go. Available at participating U.S. locations, to avoid waiting in line:

Place an order for Quick Pick-Up on the KFC app or KFC.com
Head to your local KFC restaurant
Park in a dedicated VIP parking spot,
Go inside where your order will be hot, ready, and waiting on KFC’s new Quick Pick-Up shelf.