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Encore Hours Are Here: Taco Bell Canada Turns up the Volume on Vancouver’s Late Night Eats to Fuel Frosh Week

  • Launching at Taco Bell Granville Street in downtown Vancouver on September 5 & 6 and 11 & 12, Encore Hours will see Taco Bell open until 4:00 AM
  • The first 50 in-store orders during Encore Hours will receive a limited-edition Encore Hours hoodie
  • Guests who spend $1 or more after 10:00 PM during Encore Hours will receive a free Doritos® Locos Taco®
  • Exclusive deals and merch giveaways will keep the party going late into the night

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 4, 2025-- Taco Bell Canada is keeping its doors open late with the launch of Encore Hours, the ultimate late-night snack sesh for students and night owls during frosh week. With many restaurants closing as early as midnight, Vancouverites often face the tough choice of missing out on late-night eats; but now, they won’t have to choose between fun and food.

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Doritos® Locos Taco®

Doritos® Locos Taco®

Following the successful launch of Encore Hours in the UK in August 2024, the initiative officially kicks off in downtown Vancouver at Taco Bell’s Granville Street location on September 5 & 6 and 11 & 12. Just steps from the city’s top nightlife and concert venues, the Granville Street Taco Bell will remain open until 4:00 AM, making it the go-to destination for late-night cravings.

“Encore Hours is about meeting our fans in the moments that matter most,” said Meera Patel, Director of Marketing, Taco Bell Canada. “Late night is a cultural hotspot, especially during Frosh Week, and by keeping our doors open until 4 AM, we are giving Vancouver students and night owls an experience that connects Taco Bell to the heart of their social lives.”

To celebrate the launch of extended closing hours, the first 50 student orders during Encore Hours, beginning 10PM on September 5 & 6 and 11 & 12 will receive a limited-edition Taco Bell Encore Hours hoodie, a perfect addition to any frosh week fit. Plus, guests who spend $1 or more after 10:00 PM during Encore Hours will receive a free Doritos® Locos Taco®.

Encore Hours will continue to feature exclusive late-night deals after midnight, so fans have even more reasons to stop by. Be sure to stay tuned to @tacobellcanada for exclusive offers, event details, and some surprises along the way.

About Taco Bell Canada

Taco Bell Corp. ("Taco Bell") is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. and is the nation's leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant chain. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, signature quesadillas, nachos, salads and much more. For locations, information on Taco Bell and to chat with Taco Bell fans, visit us online at our website www.tacobell.ca or on our social channels including on TikTok @TacoBellCanada and Instagram @tacobellcanada.

*Full terms and conditions of this promotion can be found here on the Taco Bell website.

Richard Villagomez Richard.Villagomez@yum.com

Source: Taco Bell Corp.