 Rumours of Taco Bell being introduced to the New Zealand market by Restaurant Brands began to surface in 2011.In 2013, Restaurant Brands hinted at the possibility of further expanding and introducing Taco Bell to New Zealand, saying it could be achieved within the next year or two.Speculations resurfaced in 2015 when a Taco Bell-branded sign (pictured) appeared on a Ponsonby Road storefront.