Multiple Taco Chains Plan Expansions Across US, Canada, Australia

Several new taco restaurant developments are underway across North America and Australia, showcasing the growing popularity of Mexican and fusion taco cuisine. In Kingsport, Tennessee, a new Taco Bell is proposed, potentially becoming the city's fifth location, with the planning commission reviewing the zoning plan. Calgary, Canada, is set to welcome its first standalone Taco Bell drive-thru on June 17, offering promotional deals on opening day. Meanwhile, La Porte, Indiana, will soon have a Taco John’s with a drive-thru approved to operate on a vacant lot. In Australia, TokyoTaco, a Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant known for inventive dishes, is opening a beachside venue in Mooloolaba, offering hundreds of free tacos to celebrate. Additionally, Tacos 1986, a fast-growing Tijuana-style taco chain with eight California locations, plans to debut in Las Vegas, signaling a continued expansion of diverse taco offerings.