Taco Bell

AI drive-thru adoption in US fast food has progressed from pilots to broader deployment, backed by hard usage data and cost/upsell implications, but with mixed performance and ongoing vendor and regulatory considerations.

Cyclospora outbreak triggers near-term foot-traffic declines at lettuce-heavy salad chains, with notable stock pressure on Sweetgreen and Yum Brands amid recalls and regulatory scrutiny.

FDA and Taylor Farms clash over a false-positive cyclospora test amid a 27-state lettuce recall tied to Taco Bell and Walmart, with ongoing regulatory scrutiny of outbreak investigations.