• Recognition

David Ziemer Celebrates 30 years with Border Foods

  When David Ziemer joined Border Foods in June 1994, he was simply looking for a summer job at a new Taco Bell in Cottage Grove, MN. “They were opening a Taco Bell a couple of blocks from my house,” he recalls. “There was a lot of buzz about it, and I was excited to work at a new restaurant.” Little did David know this first job would grow into…

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  • Recognition

Congrats to our 2024 Signature Restaurants & Golden Bell Winners!

It’s no wonder we’re one of the nation’s leading Taco Bell franchisees with results like these! We’re celebrating the Border Foods teams awarded Signature Restaurant status AND the Restaurant General Managers (RGMs) who have the impressive distinction of simultaneously receiving Taco Bell’s coveted Golden Bell award. To become a Signature Restaurant, you must achieve five-star status all year long with a clear focus on people, customers, fundamentals and sales. Golden…

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  • Giving

CAROL WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP: NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Are you interested in gaining access to funds to fuel your secondary education? Here’s your chance! Applications for the Carol Williams Scholarship by Border Foods are officially open for eligible team members. You can apply beginning January 16th through April 4th. The Carol Williams Scholarship is named in honor of our late Vice President of Operations who valued (among so many other things) education and hard work. Carol is known…

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  • Culture

A Look Back at 2024

As the new year unfolds, there’s no better time to reflect on the stories that captivated us most in 2024. From remarkable team member journeys to inspiring community initiatives, each of these blog posts represents a chapter in the ongoing story of Border Foods. Here are our top 10 most-read articles from the past year, starting with the most popular! 1. Remodeling Season Revs Up Read the full post Border…

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  • Recognition

President Aaron Engler earns Chief Executive Officer Title

We are so excited to officially congratulate Aaron Engler on his promotion to Chief Executive Officer of Border Foods and Marvin Development. This is a new addition to his current role as President. Aaron’s Taco Bell roots run deep. His dad, Jeff, and Uncle, Lee, co-founded Border Foods in the early ’90s. By the time Aaron was 15, he was working in the restaurants, learning the ins and outs of the…

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  • Operations

Small town, Big Wins: St. Croix Falls Taco Bell Opening Thrives

Please join us in celebrating the grand opening of our newest Taco Bell restaurant in St. Croix Falls, WI, which took place on Friday, December 6th. This exciting event marked a milestone for Border Foods, as the store achieved record-breaking sales in less than 11 hours on its first day! Nestled in the heart of this charming small town, the new location is surrounded by scenic views and sits near…

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  • Team Member Spotlight

RGM Manasseh Thrives on Responsibility, Challenge

Restaurant General Manager (RGM) Manasseh Williams is in the unique position of managing two Taco Bell locations for us: our Minnetonka store off of Highway 7 and the Ridgedale location along Interstate 394. But before he took on that responsibility, Manasseh was like so many others we’ve interviewed — a 16-year-old kid looking to make some money. Turns out, Taco Bell was the only job he ever needed. “I’ve been…

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  • Giving

BORDER FOODS GIVING IN 2024

At Border Foods, giving back to the communities we serve is more than a commitment—it’s a passion. We recently sat down with Mollie, who leads our community engagement efforts, to discuss the standout initiatives from 2024. Making a Difference Through Our Annual Golf Tournament One of the highlights of our community engagement this year was our annual golf tournament, Swinging For Scholarships. “Our golf tournament has turned out to be…

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  • Operations

Border Opens 99th Restaurant in Minnesota

On Nov. 18, we officially opened our new Taco Bell restaurant in Virginia, Minn., at 1475 South 12th Ave. This  is our first location in Virginia, 99th restaurant in Minnesota and 248th restaurant in the Upper Midwest. “We are thrilled to be joining the Virginia community and look forward to welcoming everyone to our brand-new restaurant,” said our President Aaron Engler. “From new customers to future employees, we can’t wait…

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  • Culture

Border Foods Welcomes North St. Paul to the Family!

We’re excited to officially welcome our new North St. Paul Taco Bell to the Border Foods family! This brand-new location known as “McKnight” opened its doors on Wednesday, October 9th, marking an exciting addition to our Minnesota portfolio. For a glimpse of how far we’ve come, check out this Instagram reel showing the transformation from demolition to opening day.  McKnight is more than just a new restaurant; it’s a reflection…

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