Taco Bell Testing Out Chipotle-Style Menu

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • January 23, 2012
Taco Bell was adding breakfast to its repretoire of chalupas and MexiMelts®; but apparently the Irvine-based company isn't settling with just eggs and cheese in an attempt to revitalize their brand.  If things go according to plan, 2012 might see...
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