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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Taco Bell Drops New Protein-Packed Burritos for Just $3
Taco Bell is back again with more new protein-packed food items. Instead of lighting up the backyard grill, these two new grilled steak burritos are a must order. Ready to run to the popular quick service restaurant now? Taco Bell has focused revamping its menu. From the new Cinnabon Dulce De Leche desserts to its uber popular chicken menu, guests order both their favorite food and something new when they hit the drive available on the Cravings Value Menu, the two new grilled steak burritos are just $3. Although they are available for a limited time, the full-sized burritos satisfy a big appetite yet do not empty the wallet. The two options are Chipotle Ranch Grilled Steak Burrito and Cheesy Melt Grilled Steak Burrito. Both menu items feature marinated, grilled steak. The Chipotle Ranch Grilled Steak Burrito focuses on textures. The shredded crisp lettuce and pico de gallo add a fresh and bright flavor to contrast the hearty steak. Cheddar cheese breaks up the rich ingredients and the crispy Fiesta tortilla strips bring a surprising crunch in every bite. Additionally, this burrito features Chipotle Ranch sauce and Avocado Ranch. The chipotle flavor adds a smoky spice. The Avocado Ranch is a nice substitute to freshly sliced avocados. Overall, this burrito is hearty yet still captures a fresh and crisp flavor. Related: The Cheesy Melt Grilled Steak Burrito is all about creamy, rich flavors. The grilled steak is covered in a 3-cheese blend, reduced-fat sour cream and Jalapeno Ranch. That kick of spice is needed to cut through all the unctuous flavors. With season rice folded into the mix, it feels like a restaurant style burrito, but it does not have the hefty price tag. All the creamy elements are similar to a smothered burrito but without the mess. For someone who wants an indulgent meal, the Cheesy Melt Grilled Steak Burrito is a must order. The $3 Grilled Steak Burrito join Taco Bell's Cravings Value Menu. All food items on that menu are priced at $3 or less. This menu focuses on giving guests value while putting flavor and creativity front and center. These items are not meant to be a snack order. They are intended to satisfy craving while giving guests more for the order. Do not miss an opportunity to order the protein-packed steak burritos at Taco Bell. What that craving hits, the popular quick service restaurant always delivers flavor and value in every Bell Drops New Protein-Packed Burritos for Just $3 first appeared on Men's Journal on Aug 7, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taco Bell Drops Two New 'Elevated' and 'Indulgent' Menu Items for a Limited-Time
Taco Bell Drops Two New 'Elevated' and 'Indulgent' Menu Items for a Limited-Time originally appeared on Parade. Taco Bell has a duo of new offerings up its sleeve before summer's end. The famed taco joint is reportedly dropping two new items for fans to enjoy: the Chipotle Ranch Grilled Steak Burrito and Cheesy Melt Grilled Steak Burrito. The best part? They're priced at just $3 each. The launch is a part of the Mexican-inspired fast food eatery's Cravings Value Menu, which aims to satisfy hunger for a fraction of the cost of its traditional full meals. Related: Trusted food insider took to his popular Instagram blog to share the news on Wednesday, Aug. 6, announcing that the items are on their way this week. "The cheaper they make these things the more I eat.😅," he joked in the caption of the social media post. The upload went on to reveal more details about the flavors of the menu additions, noting that the Chipotle Ranch Grilled Steak Burrito is "crisp and fresh," and includes "marinated grilled steak, Chipotle Ranch sauce, Avocado Ranch, shredded crisp lettuce, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, and crispy Fiesta tortilla strips—wrapped in a soft flour tortilla." Meanwhile, the Cheesy Melt Grilled Steak Burrito sounds equally as tasty with its own "creamy and indulgent" inclusions: "marinated grilled steak, a melty 3-cheese blend, Jalapeño Ranch, reduced-fat sour cream, and seasoned rice, all grilled for an elevated texture and full flavor." Related: "I'll always be excited for new burritos. 🌯," one person admitted in the comment section of the post, while another suggested, "They need to bring back the XXL Grilled Stuffed Burrito!!! 👏👏" "Cheesy melt 🙌," a third celebrated. The release is slated for Friday, Aug. 7—but they'll only be around for a limited time! Next: Taco Bell Drops Two New 'Elevated' and 'Indulgent' Menu Items for a Limited-Time first appeared on Parade on Aug 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Miami Herald
17-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Pizza Hut's wild new menu offer for customers keeps selling out
Pizza Hut, which is owned by Yum Brands (YUM) , is pulling out all the stops to reverse a startling consumer trend it recently spotted in its stores. During the first few months of 2025, the pizza chain's same-store sales declined by 2% year-over-year, according to Yum Brands' latest earnings report. Specifically in the U.S., Pizza Hut's system sales decreased by 7%. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter During an earnings call in April, Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs said Pizza Hut's same-store sales performance in the U.S. was "disappointing." He also warned investors that the pizza chain is currently operating in an "intense competitive environment." Related: Pizza Hut struggles to reverse troubling consumer trend The decrease in sales comes during a time when many consumers are scaling back fast-food purchases as prices rise for everyday goods. According to KPMG's Consumer Pulse Summer 2025 report, 69% of U.S. consumers in the survey said that they eat at home more often rather than dining out, and 85% said that saving money was the main reason for this decision. The survey also found that U.S. consumers expect to spend 7% less each month on restaurants this summer. Amid this alarming consumer trend, Pizza has decided to launch a generous meal deal to boost its low sales. For this month only, the pizza chain is offering customers one-topping personal pan pizzas for $2 each every Tuesday. The deal officially launched on July 8 and can be obtained in-store and online. The offer only applies to carryout orders and limits each customer to up to four personal pan pizzas. Related: Chick-fil-A angers customers with major change in stores In a statement to USA Today, a Pizza Hut spokesperson said that personal pan pizzas have been selling out in its stores since the deal launched earlier this month. "The response has been nothing short of incredible and we are even selling out of Personal Pan Pizzas at thousands of restaurants across the country," said the spokesperson. "Our goal is to give guests more of what they love and this offering has proven to do just that." The move from Pizza Hut comes after it rolled out generous deals and switched up its menu earlier this year to attract back customers. For example, in February, the pizza chain introduced its Ultimate Hut Bundle, in which customers can order two medium pizzas, any eight boneless wings, sticks, and two dipping sauces starting at $24.99. More Food + Dining: Papa Johns makes major menu change to win back customersSteak 'n Shake's beef tallow fries aren't as healthy as they appearChick-fil-A angers customers with major change in stores Then in April, Pizza Hut added its fan-favorite Cheesy Bites Pizza back onto its menu for a limited time. It also launched three new exclusive dipping sauces: Chipotle Ranch, Ultimate Ranch, and Pepperoni Ranch. Most recently, Pizza Hut added four new limited-edition pizzas to its menu at discounted prices. This includes its new Spicy Hawaiian Lover's pizza, Meat Lover's pizza, Pepperoni Lover's pizza and Veggie Lover's pizza. A large size of one of these pizzas costs $12.99, which is a deal because a large pizza at Pizza Hut usually costs a little under $20, depending on the region. Related: Domino's Pizza announces big menu change after major loss The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Miami Herald
02-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Pizza Hut struggles to reverse troubling consumer trend
It is no secret that Pizza Hut, which is owned by Yum Brands (YUM) , has been the victim of a restaurant-industry trend that has gained steam over the past few years. In Yum Brands' first-quarter earnings report for 2025, it revealed that while same-store sales for Taco Bell and KFC increased during the quarter, Pizza Hut struggled to excite consumers. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Pizza Hut's same-store sales declined by 2% year-over-year. Specifically in the U.S., the pizza chain's system sales shrank by 7%. Related: Domino's Pizza suffers a startling loss as customers switch gears Pizza Hut's sales have been struggling for several financial quarters, despite the pizza chain's bold attempts to win back customers. In October 2023, Pizza Hut launched its $7 Deal Lovers Menu, where customers can choose two or more items "for just $7 each." The deal is a revamped version of Pizza Hut's previous $5 Deal Lover's Menu, and it was introduced after the pizza chain quietly increased some of its prices earlier that year. In February this year, Pizza Hut introduced its Ultimate Hut Bundle, in which customers can order two medium pizzas, any eight boneless wings, sticks, and two dipping sauces starting at $24.99. By April, Pizza Hut announced that it was bringing back Cheesy Bites Pizza, a fan-favorite menu item, for a limited time. It also introduced three new exclusive dipping sauces: Chipotle Ranch, Ultimate Ranch, and Pepperoni Ranch. During an earnings call on April 30, Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs said Pizza Hut's same-store sales performance in the U.S. was "disappointing." He flagged that the pizza chain was operating in an "intense competitive environment." "In the U.S., sales started soft in January and improved through February and March with the last few weeks showing sequential gains in revenue and transaction growth," said Gibbs. "The U.S. business faced an intense competitive environment. To drive momentum, Pizza Hut U.S. leaned into group occasions with its stuffed crust and wings promotion and Ultimate Hut Bundle, both of which increased check and attracted new users." Gibbs added that Pizza Hut isn't the only fast-food pizza chain that is struggling to win back customers. Related: Pizza Hut menu brings back a classic fan-favorite item "Pizza Hut is in a tough category right now in QSR (quick-service restaurants) in the U.S., and certainly the pizza category with everybody reporting negative sales is pressured," said Gibbs. "But we've obviously seen Pizza Hut have significant growth in years past when they get the offerings right for consumers, like with melts and value." Earlier this week, Domino's Pizza revealed that its U.S. same-store sales declined by 0.5% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2025. Also, Papa Johns saw its comparable sales in the U.S. dip by roughly 4% year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2024. Both pizza chains have flagged that they have seen lower foot traffic in their stores. They have also noticed that consumers are pulling away from having their orders delivered and are instead opting to pick them up in person in order to save money. "Delivery is a tougher value right now in this value-conscious world," said Domino's Pizza CEO Russell Weiner during an earnings call in February. "And so, the choice isn't going to another restaurant. Most of the time, it's eating at home." Many consumers have been avoiding fast-food restaurants due to their high prices, which have increased by roughly 47% over the past decade. A survey from Datassential late last year revealed that 46% of U.S. consumers have scaled back their spending on restaurant meals and dining out due to inflation and the increased cost of living. Also, 31% said they are opting to cook food at home in order to save money. More Food + Dining: Domino's Pizza unveils generous deal amid alarming consumer trendSteak 'n Shake's beef tallow fries aren't as healthy as they appearThe Cheesecake Factory makes bittersweet changes to its menu Amid this concerning consumer trend, Pizza Hut has been considering a major change to its restaurants that it believes could attract customers back into its stores. Last December, Pizza Hut announced that it was piloting a new restaurant design that features "a guest-facing pizza making station," self-service kiosks and a drive-thru that contains a new "Hut 'N Go" menu that sells pre-made food. During the earnings call on April 30, Gibbs said that Pizza Hut will focus on its "3D strategy" to attract customers into its stores going forward. This strategy includes "distinctive offerings for group occasions, dependable everyday value through platforms such as the $7 deal levers, and disruptive innovation to gain share in a competitive market." Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Miami Herald
01-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Pizza Hut brings back fan-favorite menu item
Pizza Hut, which Yum Brands (YUM) owns, recently suffered from a weakening in consumer demand. Yum Brands' fourth-quarter earnings report for 2024 reveals Pizza Hut saw a 2% year-over-year decline in same-store sales in the U.S. during the quarter. The pizza chain's operating profit also shrunk by 4%, compared to the same time period in 2023. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The decrease in sales comes after Pizza Hut recently launched several efforts to win back frugal customers. In October 2023, it unveiled its $7 Deal Lover's Menu, which allows customers to choose two or more items "for just $7 each." Related: Domino's Pizza unveils generous deal amid alarming consumer trend In December last year, Pizza Hut also announced that it was piloting a new restaurant design that features "a guest-facing pizza making station," self-service kiosks, and a drive-thru with a new "Hut 'N Go" menu that sells pre-made food. Despite recent efforts, it appears that consumers are continuing to shun fast-food restaurants to save money as they battle inflation and higher costs of living. According to a recent survey from LendingTree, 62% of consumers said that they're eating less fast food due to rising prices, and 56% said that they choose to make food at home when they want an easy and cheap meal. Amid this concerning consumer trend, Pizza Hut has decided to resurrect a fan-favorite menu item from the dead to attract more customers. The pizza chain is adding back Cheesy Bites Pizza to its menu for a limited time. Cheesy Bites Pizza features "28 pull-apart, cheese-filled bites in place of a traditional crust," according to a recent press release. Shannon O'Hara/Getty Images In addition, Pizza Hut is introducing The Ranch Lover's Flight, which includes three new exclusive dipping sauces: Chipotle Ranch, Ultimate Ranch, and Pepperoni Ranch. The move from Pizza Hut comes in the middle of March Madness, the NCAA college basketball tournament that concludes on April 7. Related: The Cheesecake Factory makes bittersweet changes to its menu "As we bring back Cheesy Bites Pizza, we wanted to take the dipping experience even further," said Rachel Antalek, head of food innovation at Pizza Hut. "The Ranch Lover's Flight gives customers three unique ways to enjoy their pizza, making this the ultimate dip-and-dunk experience just in time for March Madness." During an earnings call in February, Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs said that Pizza Hut will be offering customers more deals to reverse declining sales. More Food + Dining: Domino's Pizza unveils generous deal amid alarming consumer trendSteak 'n Shake's beef tallow fries aren't as healthy as they appearThe Cheesecake Factory makes bittersweet changes to its menu "In the U.S., sales remained under pressure due to more value competition across both the QSR industry and the pizza category," said Gibbs. "We've seen that everyday value offerings such as the $7 deal lovers, effectively drive repeat visits from existing consumers. However, to attract lighter lapsed consumers, we must lean further into disruptive and distinctive value promotions." Pizza Hut has recently faced increased competition from Domino's Pizza, one of its main rivals. Just days before March Madness kicked off, Domino's launched its Parmesan Stuffed Crust pizza (its first-ever stuffed crust pizza), directly competing with Pizza Hut's Original Stuffed Crust pizza. Domino's also recently announced that it is offering customers who order menu-priced pizzas online 50% off their order between March 17-23 in honor of March Madness. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
