Taco Bell has revealed it is considering plantbased options – in contrast to previous strategy to continue promoting its vegetarian lines, the chain’s new chief executive officer Mark King has said he is ready to embrace meat alternatives within a year, according to Bloomberg.
Tacotarian Opens US Franchise Program Amid Ongoing Regional Expansion
Plant-based Mexican restaurant chain Tacotarian has announced the launch of a franchise program, opening expansion opportunities to entrepreneurs across the United States. The decision follows steady regional growth and increasing consumer demand for plant-based fast-casual dining options. Founded in 2018 in Las Vegas by Kristen and Carlos Corral, along with Regina and Dan Simmons, the company began as a single-location operation and has since expanded to six locations across Las Vegas and San Diego. The brand has also introduced a grocery product line distributed nationally. Earlier this year, the US Small Business Administration named the founding team the 2025 Small Business Persons of the Year for Nevada. “Our original goal was to make plant-based food exciting. Franchising allows us to grow that vision beyond our …