Taco Bell is one of the most popular restaurants in the world. Tacos and other favorite foods are ready in less than five minutes for next to nothing, and you don’t have to exit your car to get them. It’s a win-win for everyone. However, despite what you think you know about the major taco franchise, there’s plenty you don’t know. Read on to find out 5 things about Taco Bell that might just surprise you.
Taco Bell Dog
Yo Quiero Taco Bell; the Taco Bell dog is an icon. The little Chihuahua with the manly voice asking you this very serious question changed the face of all little dogs forever. However, it’s going to come as a surprise to you to know that the dog, despite his very manly voice, is actually a female.
50 Cent isn’t a Fan
The rapper does not care much for Taco Bell. After the restaurant made some jokes about the rapper, he sued them. And then he won. Taco Bell had to give him $4 million, but they’re not all that sorry for their mishap. They got great publicity out of the incident, and $4 million was a small price to pay for that.
Free Chalupas
If you wear a Cleveland jersey into any Cleveland Taco Bell, you’ll get a free chalupa. The catch is that your team has to score at least 100 points during that day’s game for your free chalupa to happen. Now that Lebron is back, however, it might be a good idea to get a Cleveland jersey.
Taco Bell Wasn’t Always
When the restaurant as opened, it was called Taco Tia. It wasn’t changed until Glen Bell sold $18,000 worth of tacos in the first month that the restaurant was opened that they decided to change the name. An interesting little fact for those who think they know it all.
Taco Bell Doesn’t Do Kids Meals
They used to do kids meals, but now they don’t. The restaurant was the first fast food establishment to stop this tradition. They’d rather focus on the food instead of toys they have to give to kids. So, they ultimately decided to stop giving kids meals.
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