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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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