Fast food titans Taco Bell, Pizza Hut going ‘AI-first’ with new innovations

Yum! Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill restaurants, is embracing technology with plans for “AI-powered” fast food, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The company has been increasing investment in technology and automation, with about 45%, or $30 billion, of sales being digital – nearly twice what it … Read more

Taco Bell 2024 new menu items: Cheez-it Crunchwraps, chicken nuggets

Taco Bell previewed 2024 for fans on Friday, a future that includes Crunchwraps made with giant Cheez-its, chicken nuggets and possibly permanent Nacho Fries. The occasion was a one-hour event called “Live Más LIVE” that was live-streamed from Las Vegas as part of Super Bowl LVIII festivities. Shakes, previewed in December at two Orange County … Read more

Former rare combined KFC, Taco Bell restaurant shutters in SF

The former KFC-Taco Bell at 200 Duboce Ave. in San Francisco has closed for good.  Google Street View KFC’s parent company Yum! Brands, which also owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and The Habit Burger Grill, confirmed the restaurant closure at 200 Duboce Ave. with SFGATE via email. According to a KFC spokesperson, the franchise owner decided … Read more