- 1951: Glen Bell is inspired by the crunchy taco from Mitla Cafe and begins creating his own version.
- 1954: Bell opens his first taco stand, Taco Tia, in the San Bernardino area.
- 1962: Glen Bell opens the first Taco Bell restaurant in Downey, California.
- 1964: The first Taco Bell franchise is sold to L.A. policemen Kermit Becky, opening a restaurant in Torrance, CA.
Expansion and Ownership Changes (1970s-1990s)
- 1970: Taco Bell goes public, with 325 restaurants operating nationwide.
- 1978: Glen Bell sells the Taco Bell chain to PepsiCo.
- 1980s: Taco Bell undergoes rapid expansion, acquiring and converting other fast-food chains and introducing popular items like the Mexican pizza in 1988.
- 1990s: The company introduces popular menu items such as Gorditas and the double-decker taco.
Modern Era and Global Reach (2000s-Present)
- 2005: The Crunchwrap Supreme is introduced and becomes a permanent menu item.
- 2010s: The breakfast menu, featuring items like the Doritos Locos Taco and Waffle Taco, is launched.
- 2015: The Taco Bell taco emoji is introduced after the company launched a petition.
- 2017: Taco Bell opens its first restaurant in Australia.
- 2020: Taco Bell serves more than two billion customers globally at over 7,000 restaurants.
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