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Border Foods Opens Newest Sioux Falls, SD Taco Bell
We celebrated our “sweet 16” in Sioux Falls, SD as we opened our 16th Taco Bell in the state and 252nd restaurant in the Upper Midwest! Our newest location at 8340 W. 41st Street. opened August 26. “In 2015, we acquired our first Taco Bell restaurant in Sioux Falls,” says Border Foods President and CEO Aaron Engler. “Now, 10 years later, we’re beyond excited to be opening and can’t wait…
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Coming Soon: Our 100th Minnesota Taco Bell!
This month, we break ground on the 100th Taco Bell restaurant in Minnesota, which will be located in Ramsey, MN. “I’m excited to be a part of this monumental event,” says Chief Operations Officer (COO) Vince Bosscher. “I was here for our 200th store, I was here when we added a store in our tenth state … now, to celebrate 100 restaurants in our hometown state of Minnesota — where…
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Border Breaks Sales Records in Williston, ND!
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to open a brand new Taco Bell restaurant, “Excited, nervous, a little tired,” is how Restaurant General Manager (RGM) Trey Moody summed up his feelings about the grand opening of Border Foods’ much anticipated Taco Bell in Williston, ND. Supported by Border, Trey moved his wife and 4-year-old daughter from Bismarck, ND to Williston to pursue this career opportunity. It’s safe to…
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Border Foods Grows to 250 Taco Bells Nationwide!
When you’ve been in business for nearly 40 years, you get to celebrate a bunch of awesome milestones along the way. Today, we‘re thrilled to share that we’ve grown to 250 Taco Bells in 10 states! No. 250 opened July 23 in Davenport, IA. Nicknamed “Kimmy” because of its location on Kimberly Road, those intimately involved in the Quad Cities market know this particular restaurant opening marks a company first.…
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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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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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Live Más Scholarship Opens Early for Team Members
At Border Foods, we believe in supporting our team members both inside and outside of the restaurant. That’s why we’re excited to announce— for the first time ever — the Taco Bell Foundation’s Live Más Scholarship applications opened early on October 1st exclusively for team members.This scholarship is designed for innovators, dreamers, and those who are passionate about making a difference in their lives and communities through education. Whether you’re…
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AN INTERVIEW WITH VINCE BOSSCHER, COO
We recently sat down with Vince Bosscher, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Border Foods, to discuss his reflections on his first year in the role, the challenges he has faced, and his vision for the company’s future. Building a Strong Leadership Team Looking back on his first year as COO, Vince highlights the accomplishment of assembling a robust above-store leadership team. “We promoted two new Directors, two Region Coaches, and…
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Building Success from the Ground Up
In the fast-paced world of quick-service restaurants, success hinges on more than just serving great food; it’s about creating a seamless, efficient, and welcoming environment. For Kelly Vik, the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) at the new Lakeville Theater Taco Bell in Lakeville, MN, this journey has been both a challenge and a rewarding experience. Kelly entered Border Foods with fresh eyes and a wealth of experience from the restaurant and…
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TESTING IN PROGRESS: NOT ALL SHELVING CREATED EQUAL!
When it comes to making lives better at Border Foods, there’s usually plenty to taco ‘bout! One place we review with laser focus is the “back of house” or kitchen area. Behind-the-scenes updates can go a long way for comfort, ease, convenience and efficiency. And that’s what we want for our people! Enter … Border Foods’ first installation of rolling rack shelving on a track. Simply investing in better layout…
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