who created taco bell

Taco Bell was created by Glen Bell, an American entrepreneur who founded the fast food chain in 1962 in Downey, California. Glen Bell initially owned and operated several other food stands before starting Taco Bell, including a hot dog stand called Bell's Drive-In and a taco stand called Taco Tia. He is credited with popularizing the crunchy taco and opening the first Taco Bell restaurant on July 6, 1962. Glen Bell's innovation and business growth made Taco Bell one of the largest and most recognized fast-food chains in the world.