Attention, Taco Bell fans! The popular fast-food chain has announced the return of one of its most beloved menu items: the Crispy Chicken Nuggets, which could become a permanent menu item (although the company is still evaluating that option). If you’ve been craving them, here’s when they’ll be back and everything you need to know.
When are Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets coming back?
According to the company, the Crispy Chicken Nuggets will be available starting Thursday, April 24. But before you get too excited, keep in mind that for now, they’ll only be on the menu for a limited time.
How much will Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets cost?
The Crispy Chicken Nuggets are returning with new serving options and dipping sauce combinations:
- Crispy Chicken Nuggets à la carte: Choose between a 5-piece nugget pack with one dipping sauce for just $3.99, or a 10-piece pack with two dipping sauces for $6.99.
- Crispy Chicken Nuggets Combo: Includes an order of Nacho Fries, nacho cheese sauce, and a large fountain drink.
The combo with 5 nuggets is priced at $5.99, and the one with 10 nuggets costs $8.99.
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Taco Bell’s Value Menu
In January of this year, Taco Bell launched its new value menu, which will be available until early June. This menu includes three Luxe Cravings Boxes:
- Classic Luxe Cravings Box ($5): Includes a 5-Layer Beef Burrito, a Crunchy Taco, Cinnamon Twists, and a medium fountain drink.
- Supreme Luxe Cravings Box ($7): Includes a Chicken Supreme Chalupa, a 5-Layer Beef Burrito, a Crunchy Taco, Nacho Cheese Fries, and a medium fountain drink.
- Discovery Luxe Cravings Box ($9): Contains a Doritos Locos Taco, a Crunchy Taco, Cinnamon Twists, and a medium fountain drink.
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is owned by Yum Brands Inc., a restaurant company that also operates the fast-food chains Pizza Hut and KFC. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Yum Brands has its origins in PepsiCo, which entered the restaurant industry in 1977 by acquiring Pizza Hut.
Does Taco Bell offer free food on your birthday?
Only active app users can access the free birthday food offer. This promotion is valid for 14 days after your birthday, which you provided during registration. Rewards members can redeem this offer by scanning their Taco Bell Rewards app when placing their order.
What is Taco Bell Rewards?
It’s the company’s loyalty program, where customers can earn 10 points for every $1 spent through the restaurants or the mobile app. These points can later be redeemed for various rewards, such as menu items, including tacos, burritos, and drinks.
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Members of the rewards program will also receive special offers, exclusive promotions, and early access to new products. When you sign up, you’ll receive a free item as a welcome gift. To redeem your points, simply log in to your account in the app, go to “My Rewards,” and select the reward you want to redeem. Then, tap “Redeem” to add it to your cart and complete your order.
The History of Taco Bell
Taco Bell was founded in 1962 in California by Glenn Bell. Its story began in 1946 when he opened Bell’s Drive-In in San Bernardino. Four years later, he added a hamburger stand. In front of this stand, there was a small Mexican food stall that he visited weekly. He observed how there were always long lines of customers enjoying fried tacos.
Glenn became friends with the owner, who taught him how to make tacos. This is how Bell started offering tacos in his business until he decided to embark on an independent venture. In 1952, he partnered with someone to open a taco stand called Taco-Tia, reaching three locations. However, due to his partner’s lack of interest in expanding, he decided to sell his share.
In 1957, he partnered with three people to create El Taco, but he left the project because he preferred to make decisions on his own. Finally, in 1962, with only $4,000, he opened the first Taco Bell, whose menu only had five items: tacos, burritos, beans, tostadas, and chili burger.
Due to the success of his business, Glenn developed a plan to franchise the brand, and a year later, he sold the first franchise in Torrance, California. The business grew so much that by 1967, the chain already had 100 locations. Today, Taco Bell sells over 2 billion tacos annually and has 8,218 locations worldwide.
