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Taco Bell Launches Zab's Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries April 16

4/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Taco Bell will launch Zab's Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries on April 16, featuring seasoned fries, slow-roasted chicken, nacho cheese, a three-cheese blend, and Zab's Ranch sauce.
The Zab's Ranch sauce blends Zab's "St. Augustine Style" sauce, Datil peppers, and Taco Bell's Spicy Ranch.
On April 21, Taco Bell Rewards members can enter to win exclusive merchandise and hot sauce.
The fries cost $5.49 and are available for a limited time.

History

Historical Context

Taco Bell, founded in 1962 by Glen Bell, expanded rapidly in the 1980s, acquiring chains like Pup 'N' Taco. The Crunchwrap Supreme, introduced in 2005, became a bestseller, selling 51 million units in six weeks. By 2021, Taco Bell operated over 7,000 locations, reflecting its ongoing strategy of menu diversification to adapt to changing consumer preferences in the fast-food industry.

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Story summary

Taco Bell will launch Zab's Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries on April 16, featuring seasoned fries, slow-roasted chicken, nacho cheese, a three-cheese blend, and Zab's Ranch sauce.
The Zab's Ranch sauce blends Zab's "St. Augustine Style" sauce, Datil peppers, and Taco Bell's Spicy Ranch.
On April 21, Taco Bell Rewards members can enter to win exclusive merchandise and hot sauce.
The fries cost $5.49 and are available for a limited time.

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