Taco Bell

Taco Bell launched the world’s largest free taco offer on Facebook by offering each of its fans with a free Crunchy Seasoned Beef Taco.

The online offer is only available to Facebook members who “Like” the Taco Bell page, allowing each fan access to print the coupon.

Reporting by Blair Chancey, Sam Oches, Daniel P. Smith, Robin Van Tan, Barney Wolf & Lori Zanteson

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