


Taco Bell, which launched a vegetarian menu last year that included items like a black bean wrap, says it will try to make such foods simpler to order. Some Bed Bath & Beyond stores get reprieve: Bed Bath & Beyond still plans to close 60 stores but officials say 20 closures will be delayedįake humans?: CES: Buzzy NEON startup builds 'artificial humans' that resemble bankers, fashion models Those chains are also under pressure to deliver healthier options as more Americans demand more nutritious meals when they dine out, a trend that has fueled the popularity of fast-casual eateries like Dig Inn, as well as a soaring interest in plant-based foods.

"Through these initiatives, Taco Bell aims to enhance restaurant performance, employee satisfaction and support recruitment and retention,'' the company said in a statement.įast-food restaurants have been a focal point of a nationwide movement by workers demanding a minimum wage of $15 and other workplace protections. Typically those supervisors make from $50,000 to $80,000. Calling it a test, the fast-food chain says that it will pay general managers of some company-owned restaurants $100,000 annually.

Some Taco Bell managers will also get a raise later this year. Paid sick time was not offered before, and employees need to be on the job for 90 days to be eligible for the benefit. 1, Taco Bell began offering workers in all its corporate-owned restaurants at least 24 hours of paid sick time a year, the company announced Thursday. Taco Bell is upping the ante in its pay and benefits, offering some managers six-figure salaries and giving workers paid sick days for the first time. Watch Video: Taco Bell employees receive new benefits, raises and paid sick days
