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Video Tribute: The Late Great Carol Ann Inspires Annspire
A beautiful legacy lives on … Border Foods’ own Carol Williams, who passed away in 2018, continues to leave her wonderful mark in this world. In life, it seemed her impact was felt most “at home,” within our company’s restaurants and ranks. She is said to have played a big part in building our family culture, inspiring the creation of the Carol Williams Scholarship Program, the Heart of Border Foods…
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Life is Better with Live Más: Apply Now!
The 2023-2024 application window is now open for Taco Bell Foundation’s generous Live Más Scholarships. The Foundation will award $10 million this year, so c’mon, get yourself in the running! Our company has celebrated many deserving scholarship winners over the years. Check out the $125,000 in Live Más money that Borders’ own received this year! Quinn Ohlemacher-Lonetti from our Buffalo, MN location was a $5,500 winner. If you’ve got time,…
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Celebrating April Holden in Machesney Park
Shift Lead April Holden has been a beacon of hospitality for over three decades, having worked at several Taco Bells throughout her admirable tenure. She celebrated 31 years with Taco Bell in September! She joins several longtime employees like Daniel Dobmeyer, Brian Davies and Sharla Hennek in our honorary gallery of folks with 30-plus years with the brand and/or Border Foods. “April is one of the most dedicated and caring…
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At Border, Energy Savings are Heating Up!
After a year of necessary equipment upgrades at several of our Taco Bells throughout Minnesota, we’re celebrating the impact we can have in more responsibly conducting business! By replacing equipment with more Energy Star-rated equipment, our 2022 savings are enough to charge more than 25 million smartphones!* Minnesota is currently Border Foods’ largest Taco Bell market with nearly 100 restaurants. According to Facilities Coordinator Rhonda Topp, the state’s utility providers…
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Welcome to the Border Family, Billings!
Please join us in welcoming Border Foods’ newest Taco Bell restaurant, which opened Friday, October 13th in Billings, MT. Thank you so much to the teams involved for your hard work and dedication to building the brand and our Border family! Quick stats: Store Number: 41189 Region Coach: Pam Hare Area Coach: Alisha Burke Restaurant General Manager (RGM): Kenny Stryker RGM Kenny is supported by his Assistant General Manager (AGM)…
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PRESS RELEASE: Border Foods opens new Taco Bell in Roseville
New restaurant is officially open and ready to serve guests Roseville, Minn. (Nov. 2, 2023) — Border Foods today announced the opening of its newest Taco Bell restaurant in Roseville, Minnesota, at 1741 County Rd. C. This location is Border Foods’ 96th restaurant in Minnesota and the company’s 242nd restaurant in the Upper Midwest. “We couldn’t be happier to be returning to the Roseville area with a brand-new Taco Bell…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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