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• Recognition

Border Foods: Solid Prep, Training for Restaurant Ownership

Kurt Henricks says he’s always had an inner drive fueling the desire to own his own business. Today, he’s made it a reality as owner of The Dugout Bar & Grill in Bethel, MN, a business he purchased in 2012 after a year of research and exploration. Kurt is a former Border Foods District Manager (and Restaurant General Manager), who was once responsible for Taco Bells throughout northern, southern and…

• Operations

Tour Border Foods HQ!

Welcome to Border Foods HQ! We’ve been in business for over 25 years, and New Hope, MN has been our home base for the last 15 years. At our headquarters, we try to emulate the coolness of the Taco Bell brand via custom murals, Taco Bell art, an employee gym, an employee lounge, and more! Head over to our Instagram or Facebook to come along with us on a quick…

• Operations

Border Foods Had a Tee-rific Time Swinging For Scholarships

Border Foods’ first Swinging for Scholarships event was a smashing success! We lucked out with absolutely beautiful weather, and had over 100 golfers on the course swinging for a cause. Together, we raised scholarship money for Taco Bell team members pursuing their higher education goals. With the help of our attendees, donors, and 32 sponsors, we were able to raise $120,000 for our scholarship programs. That adds up to 25…

• Operations

Scottsbluff, Nebraska Taco Bell: The Best Of Both Worlds

Thank you to Jack Underwood from the Star Herald, for highlighting Border Foods’ upcoming Taco Bell restaurant reopening in Scottsbluff, NE. Even though Nebraska is reportedly where the Reuben sandwich originated, we’re excited to bring some tacos to the mix!   “The Taco Bell restaurant in Scottsbluff, which has been closed since 2019, will reopen under new management in early October. The Minnesota-based Taco Bell franchise partner, Border Foods, has…

• Recognition

Great Leaders Don’t Set Out To Be A Leader, They Set Out To Make A Difference

Here, at Border Foods, we pride ourselves on celebrating leaders every day of the month, but today — American Business Women’s Day — seems like a great opportunity to highlight some of the female power players responsible for the day–to–day success of our business. Sharla Hennek, VP of Human Resources Now VP of Human Resources, Sharla Hennek started with Border Foods as an Assistant General Manager (AGM) in 1992. She…

• Giving

Making a Difference with a New Golf Fundraiser

We’re officially less than one week away from Border Foods’ FIRST Swinging for Scholarships golf event! We visited with Mollie Sommer, the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist at Border Foods, to learn more about this exciting event. Swinging for Scholarships is the first event of its kind. All are welcome to come out and enjoy the course while supporting a great cause. While it’s a great reason to get people…

• Team Member Spotlight

Inspiring The Next Generation At Border Foods

At Border Foods, we take pride in employing and supporting the next generation. Meet Holden – A college student, aspiring engineer, and recipient of the Carol Williams Scholarship. “It kind of came as a little bit of a surprise,” remarked Holden, who is studying Mechanical Engineering at North Dakota State University.    The Carol Williams Scholarship is awarded to Border Foods employees to aid in their higher education expenses. “It…

• Operations

Family Fun Rewind 2023: Recap of Border Foods’ Multi-State Summer Celebration

At Border Foods, we’re serious about summer fun — for one grand day, we really make it happen for our managers and their families. And we look forward to it! Our annual Family Fun Days are part of the contagious Live Más spirit!  This year’s series of Border Foods get-togethers, from Minnesota to Michigan and beyond, kicked off at Valleyfair in July. From there we hit up other amusement parks…

• Operations

Border Foods Expands to Nebraska, Now in 10 States!

We’re excited to announce that Border Foods is opening its first Taco Bell in Nebraska! Located on 27th Street in Scottsbluff, NE, we’re plowing full speed ahead toward an October grand opening for the newly remodeled restaurant. Facilities Vice President Brian Davies recently interviewed with local “rural radio” station KNEB News about this exciting event. Listen now  “We can remodel the restaurant, give it a facelift, make it fresh and…

Corpse Whale Century RECAP

Over 20 riders. 100 miles. 1,000 Baja Blasts. Okay, we’re exaggerating on that last part – but the Corpse Whale Racing team members did put Baja Blasts in their water bottles! Said one of the members, “we’re going to Baja Blast off!” Beginning at 215 E Lake St. in Minneapolis, the group of FTW (fem, trans, and/or women) racers spent Saturday, August 19th biking nearly 100 miles and visiting 12…