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Taco Bell Rethinks Drive-Thru Voice AI After Prank Order Requests 18,000 Water Cups

Taco Bell is rethinking how it uses artificial intelligence at drive-throughs after a spate of viral ordering flubs, even as the company says the technology has successfully handled millions of orders.

Benzinga · Sep 1, 2025

Kevin O'Leary Says Cracker Barrel's Viral Rebrand Proves 'Bad News' Can Create 'More Buzz' Than A Billion-Dollar Ad Spend

“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary believes Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) struck marketing gold despite widespread backlash over its failed rebranding attempt.

Benzinga · Aug 30, 2025

Taco Bell to slow its roll out of AI-powered drive thrus after glitches and trolls: ‘18,000 cups of water please’

The fast food chain announced last year that it would be expanding the use of voice AI technology, which helps take and process orders, but has already encountered difficulties

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

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Cracker Barrel Rebrand Was 'Pitiful,' Co-Founder Says: 'Leave The Barrel -The Logo Alone'

Restaurant company Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) found out how powerful social media backlash and calls for boycotts can be when changing something like a decades old logo. A co-founder of the restaurant is speaking out after the controversy.

Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025

Cracker Barrel co-founder, 93, slams rebranding disaster: ‘Throwing money out the window’

Tommy Lowe, who founded Cracker Barrel with his late friend Dan Evins, says the chain’s modern logo remodel is ‘pitiful’

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

10 Discontinued Foods That Are Still Sitting in Backrooms of Major Chains

When a food company discontinues a product, it seems to vanish from the face of the earth. In reality, the process is not that simple. A huge amount of the now-obsolete product is often still sitting in the vast and complex supply chain of a major retail chain. While most…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 29, 2025

'She's From Taco Bell — What Does She Know About Country Food?': Cracker Barrel Founder Blasts CEO For 'Modern' Changes

Cracker Barrel co-founder Tommy Lowe blasted CEO Julie Felss Masino's $700M modernisation, slamming logo changes and saying her Taco Bell background shows she doesn't understand the chain's country identity.

International Business Times UK · Aug 29, 2025

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Taco Bell 2000s Y2K Menu: Why Is The Burger Chain Bringing Back These Items?

Taco Bell is bringing back iconic 2000s favourites with its Y2K Menu launching 9 September 2025. Fans can relive the nostalgia for a limited time.

International Business Times UK · Aug 29, 2025

What’s Really in Taco Bell’s Steak? The Answer May Surprise You

Ever wondered what’s actually in that Taco Bell steak filling? If you’re someone who swipes through menus without a second thought, you might be in for a surprise. Knowing what’s inside helps you make smarter choices—whether you’re watching health, allergens, or just curious about fast-food science. Taco Bell steak isn’t…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 29, 2025

‘Guaranteed crash out’: Nevada Taco Bell worker shares the 1 menu item to order if you want to upset them

Taco Bell’s Cantina menu has been all the rage since last year because of its unique, savory flavors. In fact, Yum! Brands reported that one out of four orders contained Cantina Chicken. As a result, it became a permanent menu item.

The Mary Sue · Aug 24, 2025

7 Fast-Food Coupons That Were Canceled After Abuse

Fast-food coupons are a favorite way for people to save money on quick meals. But sometimes, customers take things too far, finding loopholes or sharing codes beyond what the restaurants intended. When that happens, companies have to rethink their strategies. Fast-food coupon abuse doesn’t just hurt company profits—it can ruin…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 23, 2025

3 Fast Food Stocks Defying the Odds

Fast food is out, fast casual is in. Changing consumer trends have punished fast food chains lately, but these 3 companies are innovating to lure back diners.

MarketBeat · Aug 21, 2025

‘Maybe he’s into me’: San Francisco woman orders Taco Bell. Then her DoorDash driver ‘manipulates’ her into falling in love with him

A San Francisco woman thinks she is falling in love with her DoorDash driver, despite only seeing him twice. But is she sharing her experience or riffing off a viral joke?

The Mary Sue · Aug 13, 2025

‘I can’t wrap my head around this’: DoorDash driver parks at Walmart after Taco Bell order sends her to closed Verizon store. Then she spots a woman in peril

A DoorDash driver has gone viral after sharing how a standard DoorDash order turned into a rescue mission. The driver, who is named Misty Rose (@misty_rose_3.0) began her TikTok sitting in the car, with ambulance lights flashing in the background.

The Mary Sue · Aug 12, 2025

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The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Some like it hot: Restaurants are turning to spicy dishes to lure Gen Z consumers

Recent research shows Gen Z and Gen Alpha are flocking to spicy foods, which are also popular on social media platforms

GOBankingRates · Aug 7, 2025

Top 5 Fast-Food Meals Cheaper Than ‘We Have Food at Home’

Do you remember when getting fast food used to be an affordable treat and not a financially shame-inducing spiral from which you'll never recover?

GOBankingRates · Aug 6, 2025

Aldi, Costco and Walmart Items That Are Cheaper Than Your Fast-Food Faves

Budget-conscious shoppers don't have to forsake fan-favorites -- not when there are equally tasty alternative food items at some of the biggest names in the retail game.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 28, 2025

5 Major Chains That Quietly Discontinued Their Best Product

Ever returned to your favorite chain only to find that their best product has disappeared? You’re definitely not alone. Many major chains have quietly axed beloved items—often without much fanfare—leaving customers scratching their heads. Even the most loyal fans can miss out unless the internet breaks the news. Here is…

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Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 27, 2025

8 Fast-Food Menu Items That Quietly Vanished in July

Fast food changes fast. One month, you’re grabbing your favorite snack, and the next, it’s gone. These menu changes can catch you off guard, especially if you rely on certain items for a quick meal or treat. July saw several fast-food chains quietly remove popular menu items, leaving regulars searching…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 23, 2025

12 Fast-Food Items That Taste Worse Than They Did Last Year

Fast food is supposed to be consistent. That’s part of its appeal—no matter where you are, you expect the same satisfying taste. But lately, customers have been complaining that their go-to orders just aren’t hitting the same. Whether it’s due to ingredient swaps, cost-cutting, or rushed prep, something is changing.…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 23, 2025

10 Fast-Food Items That Vanished Overnight

The fast-food world is a battlefield of innovation and experimentation, but not every new menu item is destined for greatness. For every Big Mac or Whopper, there are dozens of products that disappear from the menu, sometimes abruptly and without explanation. These discontinued items often develop a cult following, leaving…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 22, 2025

10 Restaurant Chains That Switched to Cheaper Ingredients

In the face of rising food and labor costs, many restaurant chains have made a difficult choice: raise menu prices or cut costs in the kitchen. An increasing number of brands have opted for the latter, a practice customers have dubbed “skimpflation.” They quietly switch to lower-quality ingredients, hoping diners…

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Taco Bell announces latest menu additions all priced at $3 or less

Five new items are joining the menu

The Mary Sue · Jul 16, 2025

‘You’re not getting served’: Wisconsin Taco Bell worker refuses to take customer’s order because she’s by herself. She doesn’t realize he’s a former manager

A Wisconsin man shared a wild “storytime” on TikTok about a moment where a worker refused to serve him at Taco Bell. In a video with 1.3 million views, @officialyoungsage shared his experience trying to get food with friends that led to a tense situation with a worker at an…

Bored Panda · Jul 15, 2025

“What Discontinued Thing Do You Really Want Brought Back?” (21 Answers)

While we can’t travel back to the past to devour our favorite funky and junky snacks that are gone forever, we can at least reminisce about them online.

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