Topic - Taco Bell

Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC doing business as Taco Bell, is an American multinational chain of fast food restaurants founded in 1962 by Glen Bell (1923–2010) in Downey, California. Taco Bell is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. The restaurants serve a variety of Mexican-inspired foods, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, novelty, and specialty items, and a variety of "value menu" items. customers each year, at 8,212 restaurants, more than 94 percent of which are owned and operated by independent franchisees and licensees. - Source: Wikipedia

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