Taco Bell (a.k.a. "The Taco Bell")

Taco Bell is the world's largest Mexican-style restaurant chain and part of Yum! The first Taco Bell restaurant in Downey, California was founded in March 1962 by Glen Bell. Bell (Glen Bell) was founded in March 1962; in 1978, Taco Bell was acquired by PepsiCo; in October 1997, Taco Bell and KFC, Pizza Hut together with the official formation of Yum global restaurant group, and independent listing.