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Taco Bell’s cult-like following, Wendy’s big growth plans, and chains slashing menus
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss Alicia’s time at Taco Bell’s Live Mas Live event in New York City, where company leaders announced that they would double their menu rollouts in 2025. Sam and Alicia discuss the rarefied air that Taco Bell occupies, where it’s built a cult-like following among younger consumers and can continue to leverage new menu items to build incredible momentum. They also talk about four companies that reported sales results this week: three that turned in a positive performance (Cracker Barrel…
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