Taco Bell sales fall 2% amid cyclospora lettuce outbreak

Taco Bell sales drop 2% amid cyclospora outbreak, Yum Brands says

Fox Business • 30 Հուլ 19:51

Yum Brands reported a 2% decline in Taco Bell sales for the quarter ending July 27, attributing the drop to a cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce, but said sales are recovering.

Taco Bell Sales Recover Following Cyclospora Outbreak

The New York Times • 30 Հուլ 15:43

Taco Bell's sales have nearly stabilized, falling only 2% after the chain removed contaminated iceberg lettuce linked to a cyclospora outbreak, according to Yum Brands.

Taco Bell sales fell 2% after cyclospora outbreak

CNN • 30 Հուլ 11:44

Taco Bell's sales fell 2% in late July after a cyclospora outbreak, while Yum Brands posted a strong second-quarter profit, noting the impact is expected to be temporary.

Yum Brands (YUM) Q2 2026 earnings

CNBC • 30 Հուլ 11:03

Yum Brands reported earnings above expectations but gave no update on the cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell, which has caused a decline in the chain's traffic.

Some restaurants see fewer customers during US cyclospora outbreak

AP News • 30 Հուլ 05:10

A cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has lowered same-store sales at Taco Bell and reduced foot traffic at several salad-focused chains, while lettuce prices have risen sharply due to weather-related supply constraints.