The Dutch branch of Mexican fast food chain Taco Bell has been declared bankrupt by a court in Rotterdam, following years of limited success in the market.

The company behind the franchise, T Bello Netherlands, operated 11 Taco Bell outlets in cities including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and Utrecht. It is owned by British firm MSHA, which held the rights to run the brand in the Netherlands.

This is the second time Taco Bell has failed to gain a foothold in the Dutch market. A previous franchise holder also went bankrupt in 2018.

The American arm of Taco Bell, which typically works with independent franchise operators, is not affected by the bankruptcy.