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Taco Bell officially launches in Germany

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2026-09-21 16:55 UTC → 2026-10-03 22:35 UTC · added removed

Taco Bell expansion into officially launches in Germany

Taco Bell is preparing to enter has officially entered the German commercial market with the opening of its first regular restaurant opening in Cologne at Hohenzollernring 50. Expected to be completed in late Following its scheduled launch on September 24, 2026, the location is being renovated in a former Sausalitos restaurant space. To avoid previous failures caused by partnership disputes, the company is adopting a new expansion model using six regional area developers instead opening drew significant crowds, with hundreds of a single large franchisee. For people queuing for hours to sample the Cologne and Rhineland region, operations will be managed Tex-Mex menu. This consumer interest was largely driven by social media hype and influencer marketing. While the Koblenz-based brand previously operated only at U.S. military bases in Germany, this launch marks its first permanent commercial establishment in the country. The expansion utilizes a multi-franchise model in partnership with Feel Better Holding, led by Peter Gries Holding and Lars Krämer. Further expansion plans include Bavaria, managed by the Lehmann Hotel und Gaststätten Holding GmbH. The first restaurant is scheduled Schaal Group to officially open on September 24, 2026. This launch initiates avoid the franchise disputes that hindered a previous attempt to enter the market in 2024. Owned by Yum! Brands, the company has set an ambitious long-term strategy goal to establish a presence reach up to 150 locations in Germany by 2030. The expansion strategy focuses on major metropolitan areas, with additional locations already in development or planned for Berlin Berlin, Stuttgart, and Stuttgart. Frankfurt. The company has identified continues to identify high growth potential in North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg, and the Berlin metropolitan region. The market entry utilizes a multi-franchise model in partnership with Feel Better Holding and the Schaal Group, leveraging their expertise in real estate, retail, and gastronomy. Ian Cranna, General Manager of Taco Bell Europe, stated that Cologne’s “vibrant food and nightlife scene” makes it an ideal starting point for the brand’s permanent establishment in Germany.

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  1. 2026-10-03 22:35 UTC Taco Bell officially launches in Germany
  2. 2026-09-21 16:55 UTC Taco Bell expansion into Germany
  3. 2026-09-12 07:21 UTC Taco Bell expansion into Germany

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