Taco Bell's Newest Food Will Be Crazy

Yum! Brands (YUM) - Get Report owned Taco Bell will start selling its hotly anticipated Naked Chalupa nationwide at over 6,400 locations on January 26, the company said this week. The Naked Chalupa -- which has a fried chicken shell -- was tested at certain locations in California in September 2014, and in some Kansas areas in April last year. The test varieties had a fried chicken shell stuffed with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes and an avocado ranch sauce. Taco Bell has a history of introducing zany creations such as slushies with Starburst candy flavoring and a taco shell made from Doritos in order to stick out in the crowded fast food space. In 2015, the chain launched the Quesalupa, which kept the thick, fried shell of Taco Bell's signature chalupa -- except the shell is stuffed with cheese.