Taco Bell

Taco Bell was founded by Glen Bell in Downey, California in 1962. We are the largest Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant (QSR) brand globally, part of Yum! Brands.

We have over 8,500 restaurants in more than 30 countries and territories, serving over 42 million customers weekly. In 2024, our total system sales reached $17.19 billion. We offer a menu of Mexican-inspired food and were the first QSR to provide American Vegetarian Association (AVA)-certified menu items.

We focus on innovation, developing restaurant technology and AI solutions like Voice AI for drive-thru services. We were also the first QSR to launch a mobile app in U.S. restaurants for drive-thru and dining orders, offering rewards and early access to products. TIME recognized us as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies in 2023. We were also named Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise of the Year for five consecutive years, and Fast Company featured us in its Most Innovative Companies list in 2023 and 2024.

Fun fact: Glen Bell’s first restaurant originally sold hamburgers and hot dogs.

Our tagline is “Live Más,” and we identify as “Cultural Rebels.” We value inclusivity, boldness, challenging the status quo, and pushing industry boundaries. We aim to celebrate different perspectives, encourage bold self-expression, strive for a better future, and bring fun to everything we do. Our culture is fueled by individuals with unique experiences, and we aim to inspire our teams and the world to “Live Más.”

We emphasize using high-quality, sustainable ingredients. We engage with communities through our nonprofit, which has awarded over $155 million in grants and scholarships for education and career readiness. Since 2006, we have supported over 2,000 artists and bands through a program that provides gift cards and boosts exposure at events, in national commercials, and via social media.

Taco Bell’s culture is culture-centric, driven by “real people who bring unique experiences.” It identifies as “Cultural Rebels”—inclusive, bold, and aiming to challenge industry boundaries. The work environment often has a hybrid work schedule.

Collaboration is central across various functions, including Product Development, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Operations, Purchasing, Digital, Technology, HR, Supply Chain, and Marketing. Roles often involve cross-functional partnerships to achieve business objectives and drive innovation in product commercialization, technology implementation, and operational efficiency.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including a hybrid work schedule, company and performance-related bonuses, and a generous pension with up to an 11% company contribution.

Employees receive private healthcare, with an option for family cover. Our annual holiday allowance starts at 25 days, with an option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years. This is in addition to up to 4 weeks of vacation, holidays, and time off for volunteering. We provide generous parental leave and adoption assistance programs with flexible return-to-work options. Wellbeing Reimbursement covers costs like vitamin subscriptions, language lessons, and gym memberships. Other flexible and voluntary benefits include dental insurance, health screenings, and gym discounts.

At certain locations, onsite amenities include childcare through Bright Horizons, a dining center, game room, dry cleaning, laundry services, a carwash, and a gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions. Financial benefits include a 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands and immediate vesting. We provide comprehensive medical and dental coverage, including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care. Employees also receive discounts, free food, and company merchandise.