Taco Bell experienced a 2% drop in same-store sales in the U.S. following a cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms. The outbreak caused consumer concern but is recognized as an industry-wide issue, not exclusive to Taco Bell. Yum Brands, Taco Bell's parent company, expects the sales impact to be temporary and is boosting promotions like $1 menu items to recover traffic. The parasite causes gastrointestinal symptoms but is not fatal, and sales have begun to rebound since the peak impact in mid-July.
Yum! Brands reported strong Q2 results with adjusted EPS of $1.62, beating estimates, and revenue growth of 12.2% to $2.17 billion. Taco Bell led growth with 7% same-store sales increase, helping offset challenges at Pizza Hut. RBC Capital raised Yum...
Yum Brands reported mixed second-quarter results with earnings per share of $1.62, slightly above expectations, and revenue of $2.17 billion, slightly below estimates. The results reflect the period before the cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell'...
Yum Brands is set to report Q2 earnings amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell, causing a sharp drop in customer traffic and a 5% fall in Yum's shares. Taco Bell, a key growth driver for Yum alongside KFC, has seen dail...
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PFK Canada has introduced Kwench, a new beverage brand offering nine specialty drinks in four categories: Krunch Shakes, Sparkling Lemonades, Pearl Tea Refreshments, and Iced Lattes. This marks PFK's first major expansion beyond its core food offerin...
