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Volunteering in Our Communities
It’s a tradition we can’t get enough of: getting Border Foods leaders out of our restaurants and into the community for some hands-on volunteering. Enjoy highlights from an active 2023 holiday season across the markets! “We try to get involved with organizations that we already have relationships with through the Taco Bell Foundation,” says Community Outreach Specialist Mollie Sommer. Proximity to our restaurants is obviously key. Volunteering for organizations that…
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KICKING OFF 2024, RETRO STYLE
In January, we jumped right into fiesta mode with our company rally. Hosted every year to get us moving forward together in focused fashion — with a dash of spirit and celebration — we enjoyed our time together! Check it out on Instagram! WE CAME, WE ROARED, WE RALLIED! The fun always starts with excitement on our red carpet. “It’s about people,” says President Aaron Engler. We are nothing without…
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Growing the Heart of Border Foods with “Heartstyles”
An Above Restaurant Leader (ARL) meeting recently welcomed every ARL from the entire company for a few days of growth, training and learning, where we spent time focusing on an exciting new offering planned for 2024: Heartstyles! Heartstyles is a leadership development program designed to give Border Foods team members the tools to become the best versions of themselves, lead authentically, and build a workplace culture that unlocks team member…
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WHAT’S NEW: CENTERVILLE TAKES CENTER STAGE IN WHITE BEAR LAKE
You can’t stop a good thing! And we think bringing more Taco Bells to taco-lovin’ Minnesota is a delectable idea! One of our newest locations is in St. Paul suburb White Bear Lake at 4600 Centerville Road. It opened in early October 2023 and has been a great addition to our Twin Cities metro operations. Management of the new White Bear Lake Taco Bell includes Region Coach Nathan Besler,…
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BEACH-BOUND BOTB WINNERS!
We all know that the best way to kick off any new year is with a plan. At Border Foods, this includes regular, intentional recognition. So, we make a big point to add performance recognition to the calendar. Up next? Our famous “Best of the Best” (BOTB) trip April 3-7! “Best of the Best” is one of Border’s BEST traditions! Congratulations to this year’s reward trip winners, a group of…
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2023: Another One for the Books
What’s up at Border Foods? Last year, “up” was defined by Defy taking Taco Bell up a story! We’re concluding another blissfully busy year of más operations in 10 states. Check out the year’s most exciting highlights: Read more about this year’s happenings below and remember, updates are frequently posted on our social channels Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok! New COO Formerly Director of Operations, Border Foods’…
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- Recognition
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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