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Taco Bell isn’t just a job or a place to eat, it’s an experience. That’s what this podcast is all about – it’s a chance for you to get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to work here, the craveable food we’ve been launching, and of course, the cool stuff we’ve been up to. So, let’s talk about what’s been happening… @ The Bell.
This podcast is sponsored by Taco Bell Corp.
This podcast is sponsored by Taco Bell Corp.
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Last year, we launched our fans’ new favorite café (currently open in select locations in California, Texas and Nevada). With 20+ new drinks handcrafted by our Live Más Café® Bellristas, fans can experience bold, craveable drinks designed to energize their day and fuel their vibe. In this episode, our hosts explore the journey into creating this new Taco Bell restaurant concept.
From Tony Hawk’s Luxe Cravings Box to the Taco Bell Crocs collab, Taco Bell has had countless iconic partnerships. In the latest episode of @TheBell, @Cierra and @Zach get a behind the scenes look at how our brand partnerships are created with guest star @courtney. Our hosts also chat about Zach’s trip to Costa Rica for our international cooking competition called Menu Blast AND one of our is the biggest events of the year at the Taco Bell HQ.
The Live Más Scholarship program exists to help empower those with a desire to create change in the world. The program is looking at you – not your test scores. We dive deeper into the scholarship and how The Taco Bell Foundation has reached nearly 12 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $231 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness. Check out Andrew's feature video here.For more information on the Live Más Scholarship, includingeligibility requirements and frequently asked questions, or to apply, visit www.tacobellfoundation.org. The 2025 application period closes January 6, 2026.
What makes Taco Bell, Taco Bell? Did you know that we have a “Food Innovation Team” here at Taco Bell headquarters whose job it is to LITERALLY dream up new Taco Bell creations? From celebrated icons such as the Mexican Pizza, to new concepts like our Crispy Chicken Nuggets. We’re here to explore how Taco Bell comes up with their crispy, crunchy, and craveable food!Products available at participating U.S. locations for a limited time only (where applicable), while supplies last. Contact restaurant for prices, hours and participation, which vary.
Get your passport ready! There are over 1,100 Taco Bells outside the U.S. in 32 countries and counting. We’ll be taking a trip around the world to explore Taco Bells and what it means to truly Live Más.
Taco Bell isn’t just a job or a place to eat, it’s an experience. That’s what this podcast is all about – it’s a chance for you to get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to work here, the craveable food we’ve been launching, and of course, the cool stuff we’ve been up to. So, let’s talk about what’s been happening… @The Bell.
Community is something that we all look for. Whether it’s in the workplace, within an organization, or among friends, we all seek that sense of belonging. And for many, this feeling of community extends into the dynamic worlds of social media.On this episode of Recipe for Restless Creativity, Kelly is joined by content creator Kennedy Rose, better known to her social followers by her username cozy.games. Over the past couple of years, Kennedy has been hard at work cultivating her own vibrant community across various social platforms. Her mission? To create a warm and inclusive space for everyone. Kennedy and Kelly will delve into the significance of community. Whether the digital bonds formed online or the sense of teamwork within the walls of Taco Bell, the two will explore how these connections fuel creativity and inspire restless minds.
Living Más is more than just a slogan at Taco Bell; it’s deeply engrained in our culture. While it certainly resonates with our fans, its significant influence lies with Team Members. Our culture embodies a commitment to recognizing and empowering Team Members, encouraging them to drive change as we and Taco Bell franchisees work to elevate the standards for fast food employment. When Team Members are passionate about their work, that enthusiasm spreads throughout the restaurant, creating a distinctive in-restaurant experience you can only get at Taco Bell.In this episode of ‘Recipe for Restless Creativity,’ Kelly McCulloch sits down with two dynamic Taco Bell Team Members — Lukas and Patrick — to share what Living Más means to them and how they’ve found support in their restaurant culture. They’ll dive into some the enticing benefits offered by Taco Bell and Taco Bell franchisees and discuss what lies ahead for Lukas and Patrick within Taco Bell and beyond. Watch the Menu Blast cooking competition episode featuring Lukas here.
It’s no secret Taco Bell is known for twists on food classics. From tacos to burritos to breakfast, we’re always looking for new ways to provide fans with a menu they want to keep coming back to. Our latest innovation? The Cantina Chicken Menu.In Kelly’s first episode as podcast host, she’ll sit down with Liz Matthews, Global Chief Food Innovation Officer, to dive into the spiciest details of this new menu, outline what fans can expect in the months to come and share insights from leading the Food Innovation Team.Watch Live Más Live 2024 here.Cantina Chicken Menu will be available at participating U.S. Taco Bell locations, while supplies last.
2024 starts a new chapter in the book of Taco Bell. As we say ‘see you later’ to Mark King, we eagerly welcome Sean Tresvant as Taco Bell’s new CEO effective January 1st. But that's not all this chapter holds – Kelly McCulloch, Taco Bell's Global Chief People & Transformation Officer, will carry on the restlessly creative spirit as the new host of the podcast. In this episode, Mark sits down for the last time as host. He is joined by both Sean and Kelly, as they look towards what 2024 holds.
For many 17-year-olds, the month of August is spent preparing for their freshmen year of college.However, while his peers were packing up the car with dorm room must-haves, Long Beach native and cyclist Liam Garner strapped a tent to his mountain bike and began his bike ride from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina. 527 days and 20,000 miles later, he reached his destination. On the latest episode of Recipe for Restless Creativity, Mark King is joined by Liam as the two discuss the details of his impressive journey, his grit and the life lessons he learned over those 527 days. Continue following Liam’s journey on his Instagram and Tik Tok. Liam’s opinions and story are his own and anyone interested in doing something similar should do all oftheir own research in advance and follow all bicycle and travel safety rules and best practices. Photos and Videos courtesy of Liam Garner.
When tacos win, we all win. It’s a mentality we’ve fully embraced at Taco Bell in appreciation and celebration of a food with a unique cultural cachet and ability to bring people together. Whether made by us, another brand or your favorite local restaurant. Yet the ubiquitous phrase “Taco Tuesday” has been a registered trademark for decades. For the benefit of all taco shops nationwide, Taco Bell filed legal petitions to cancel the registrations, and they worked! On the latest episode of Recipe for Restless Creativity, Mark is joined by Taylor Montgomery, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer, and Amy Durini, International Chief Marketing Officer. Taylor, Amy and Mark will discuss details of how the liberation came to be, the role of Taco Bell and the impact it has had—and will continue having.Learn more here.
Taco Bell is known for bringing innovative, craveableMexican-inspired food to the masses. What might not be known is how much goeson behind the scenes to come up with our food. The brand is on a journey tocreate a menu that fits a wide variety of lifestyles and features simple buthigh-quality ingredients that leave our fans wanting more. On this episode of Recipe for Restless Creativity, Mark isjoined by Marissa Thiry, the Senior Associate Manager of Global Nutrition &Sustainability at Taco Bell, who is responsible for coming up with some of yourfavorite menu items. Marissa and Mark will pull the curtain back on Taco Bell’skitchen, and the important work our Registered Dietitians are doing to bringmore choices to our fans. Taco Bell’s vegan and vegetarian ingredients are certified by theAmerican Vegetarian Association. Taco Bell defines “vegetarian” as lacto-ovo,allowing consumption of dairy and eggs but not animal byproducts. Taco Belldefines “vegan” as containing no animal ingredients. It’s important to note,however, that in some restaurants we use the same frying oil to prepare menuitems that may or may not contain animal ingredients. Vegan, vegetarian, andanimal ingredients are handled in common and cross-contact may occur, which maynot be acceptable to certain types of vegetarian or vegan diets. Neither TacoBell, our employees, our franchisees or the AVA assume any responsibility forsuch cross-contact. For allergen and additional nutritional information, visit www.tacobell.com. We prepare and serveproducts containing egg, milk, soy, wheat or other allergens. Our products areprepared on shared equipment and in the same kitchen area and we cannotguarantee that cross contact with allergens will not occur.
Taco Bell understands that each brand milestone brings an opportunity to do better—for everyone involved. From creating new jobs to strengthening communities, Taco Bell sees the brand’s accession as an ever-growing benefit to so many people. And at the front of this charge is Scott Mezvinsky, the current Managing Director of North America for Taco Bell. On the latest episode of Recipe for Restless Creativity, Mark King will sit down with Scott. The two will discuss Scott’s vast background in the QSR space, his responsibilities in his role along with his unique leadership style that helps Taco Bell continue its good growth.About Taco Bell Corp. For more information about Taco Bell, visit our website at www.TacoBell.com our Newsroom at www.TacoBell.com/news or www.TacoBell.com/popular-links. You can also stay up to date on all things Taco Bell by following us on LinkedIn, TikTok, Taco Bell’s Twitter, Taco Bell News’ Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and subscribing to our YouTube channel.
A Taco Bell mash-up is not unexpected. From Doritos® Locos Tacos to Milk Bar, these collaborations have become a staple of the brand. However, the secret sauce that drives these mash-ups and Taco Bell as a brand is our team members. That’s why Taco Bell announced it is teaming up with Brooklyn-based artist Ricardo Gonzalez, aka “It’s a Living,” to introduce exclusive team member merch honoring the brand’s people-oriented culture. In this episode, Kelly and Ricardo will dive into Taco Bell's focus on its people and why the company prioritizes investing in partnerships and cultural currency that evoke a sense of pride among team members, who are truly the face of the brand.
Everyone is a fan of Taco Bell, it’s just a fact. But some fans bring their love of the brand to the next level. We like to call them our super fans. And if anyone is a Taco Bell super fan, it’s Sam Reid. Self-proclaimed Taco Bell enthusiast, amateur trick shot artist and former Olympic hopeful, Sam undertook the challenge of eating nothing but Taco Bell for 30 days and documenting his progress on his YouTube channel in a short documentary called, I Ate Nothing But Taco Bell for 30 Days to Improve My Health. In this episode of Recipe for Restless Creativity, Mark and Sam sit down to discuss the love they both share for the brand, Sam’s learnings from his 30-day feast and so much more. This episode will be a Taco Bell love fest, something fit for only a true Taco Bell fan.Watch the video version here! The information in this podcast is being presented for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please speak to your doctor before starting any diet. Taco Bell did not compensate Sam in any way for creating the documentary and has not independently verified or confirmed Sam’s findings. His experience is his own and not representative of typical results.
This year, Taco Bell broadened its stakes in love. On February 24th, 2023, Taco Bell held its very first metaverse wedding, where lifelong Taco Bell fans Sheel Mohnot and Amruta Godbole said “I do” in a wedding ceremony in Decentraland. Winning out over 300 couples, Sheel and Amruta give Taco Bell CEO Mark King the inside scoop on how they worked closely with Taco Bell to plan their wedding and will relive moments from their happily ever after. Watch Mark, Sheel and Amruta get interviewed inside the metaverse here.
At Taco Bell, living más isn’t just for our fans. It’s for our Team Members too, and we strive endlessly to create a culture that redefines what it means to work in a quick service restaurant. We set standards higher than the rest and reward passionate innovators with unconventional opportunities that ignite their inspiration, in and out of the workplace.Taco Bell Chief People Officer Kelly McCulloch will host the latest episode live from Golden Bell in Hawaii. Golden Bell happens every yearto honor the best of the best General Managers and Area Coaches for being the top 100+ in the nation. This year, they were joined by this episode's guest,Amy Wargo. As a Team Member in a corporate restaurant, Amy has taken advantage of multiple Taco Bell programs and is making the most of her craveable career journey. Kelly sat with Amy in Hawaii to discuss her Taco Bell journey and how she Lives Más day-in and day-out. Watch Menu Blast, the cooking competition that Amy took part in here.
To kickoff 2023, Mark is joined by Katrina “KT” Thornton, Taco Bell’s first-ever Chief Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer, for the 20th episode of Recipe for Restless Creativity. For KT, EI&B is not about check marks. It’s about marking a new era and making impact known through results. In this episode, KT and Mark will dive into conversations about what that means for Taco Bell as we gear up to take on 2023 and beyond.
On the November episode of Restless Creativity, Mark is joined by Mike Grams, Taco Bell President and Global COO. Mike got his start at Taco Bell as an Assistant General Manager in Detroit in 1992 and has been with the brand for 30 years. As the President and Global COO, Mike is all about ‘what’s next’ inside and outside of the field. Mike and Mark will not only discuss Mike's lifelong commitment to Taco Bell but how he ensures the best customer experience, people development and brand standards to deliver an A+ experience in every restaurant.
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