Taco Bell
RestaurantsCalifornia, United States10001+ Employees
Taco Bell originated in California in 1962 as a fast-service restaurant brand. It has grown into a global network of more than 8,200 restaurants and about 350 franchise organizations, serving more than 42 million fans each week. The brand sits within Yum! Brands, the largest restaurant group in the world, and is the largest Mexican-inspired quick-service brand. Based in Irvine, California, Taco Bell operates in the quick-service restaurant space with a global footprint. In June 2026, it introduced limited-time Fajita Street Chalupas and Chicken Fajita Nacho Fries as part of a menu expansion.