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Taco Bell launches $1 deal as questions over lettuce hurt foot traffic
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Scripps News Group , KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 23, 2026
· 2 min read
For one day only on Friday, Taco Bell will sell its popular Enchiritos and regular Nacho Fries for $1 each. The promotion comes after federal health officials linked lettuce used by Taco Bell to the cyclospora outbreak days earlier. That caused foot traffic at its stores to plunge 30%. RELATED ST...
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Key takeaway Taco Bell first introduced the Enchirito in the 1970s.
Why this matters in The Waco
The $1 deal on Enchiritos and Nacho Fries at Taco Bell locations in Waco may be just what the local economy needs to boost foot traffic at these restaurants. With a 30% plunge in customer visits following the cyclospora outbreak, this promotion could help stimulate sales and get customers back in the doors. The fact that Taco Bell has removed lettuce from its menu items and is taking precautions to ensure customer safety is a positive step, and this limited-time offer may help to regain customer trust. As a popular fast food chain in the Waco area, Taco Bell's fortunes have a direct impact on local jobs and the overall health of the community's retail sector. If successful, this promotion could be a welcome shot in the arm for the local economy, and residents will be watching to see if it helps to reverse the decline in customer visits.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? For one day only on Friday, Taco Bell will sell its popular Enchiritos and regular Nacho Fries for $1 each. The promotion comes after federal health officials linked lettuce used by Taco Bell to the cyclospora outbreak days earlier. That caused foot traffic at its stores to plunge 30%. RELATED ST...
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