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General Category => National/Breaking News => Topic started by: libertybele on July 20, 2021, 09:44:34 pm
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I haven't eaten Taco Bell in probably 20 years, so no loss for me. What is worrisome is the continued nationwide shortages of products.
Live Más with less: Taco Bell warns some menu items might be unavailable due to nationwide shortages
Craving a late-night Crunchwrap Supreme? You might be out of luck.
Taco Bell is the latest business hit by supply chain shortages this summer.
“Sorry if we can’t feed your current crave,” a banner on Taco Bell’s website reads. “Due to national ingredient shortages and delivery delays, we may be out of some items.”
“Due to national transportation delays happening throughout most of the industry, we may temporarily be out of some items,” a Taco Bell spokesperson told MarketWatch. “Apologies for the inconvenience and we hope to feed fans’ current Taco Bell cravings again soon.”
The Yum! Brands YUM, +2.39% fast food restaurant did not specify which menu items were affected, although the meat supply chain has been particularly vulnerable due to COVID-19.
“We hope to feed fans’ current Taco Bell cravings again soon.”
Meat shortages have continued throughout the pandemic, with major beef shortages last year and a chicken wing shortage in April. And beef and pork-based foods are becoming increasingly expensive. And of course, many of these proteins are key ingredients in Taco Bell’s popular tacos and wraps..........
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/live-mas-with-less-taco-bell-warns-some-menu-items-might-be-unavailable-due-to-nationwide-shortages-11626812221?mod=home-page
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No MAS!
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The Gacko Bell stores near us are so terrible - employee training and retention - that I have not have food from one this year, and possibly not last year. At least two of the stores have drive-throughs, so Covid has not been a hindrance.