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Taco Bell offering lettuce-free deals amid parasitic diarrhea illness outbreak
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
(CNN) – In an effort to win back loyalty from customers, Taco Bell is offering lettuce-free deals on certain items. For one day only, the company is offering its enchiritos and regular nacho fries for $1 each. Wednesday’s announcement came after federal health officials linked lettuce used by Tac...
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Key takeaway For one day only, the company is offering its enchiritos and regular nacho fries for $1 each.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville's Taco Bell locations are likely to see an uptick in customers on the designated day, as locals take advantage of the discounted enchiritos and nacho fries. The offer comes at a critical time for the chain, which has seen a significant decline in foot traffic nationwide. In Nashville, where the fast food market is highly competitive, the loss of customer loyalty could have long-term effects on individual store performances. As the city's residents consider their dining options, the decision to offer lettuce-free deals may help Taco Bell regain some ground. Nashville's business community will be watching to see if this promotion can help reverse the decline in sales, and whether other local restaurants will be impacted by the ongoing cyclospora outbreak investigation. The success of this limited-time offer could have implications for the broader Nashville fast food scene.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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