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A TACO BELL FRANCHISEE

  • Border Begins Dickinson Taco Bell renovation, continues North Dakota portfolio expansion

    Border Begins Dickinson Taco Bell renovation, continues North Dakota portfolio expansion

    Today was an exciting day in Dickinson, ND! We officially began renovations to our newly acquired Taco Bell restaurant in the town, conveniently located near the busy Interstate 94 and State Highway 22 interchange. The Dickinson location at 1560 3rd Ave. W. will briefly close in the fall to facilitate larger construction updates ahead of an anticipated completion in November.

    “As a family-owned business we strive to bring comfortable, high-quality and delicious dining experiences to all of our communities,” said Border Foods President Aaron Engler.

    Good food and service start and end with good people, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to bring that philosophy to the Taco Bell in Dickinson.
    – Border Foods President Aaron Engler

    In addition to a Taco Bell facelift, we’re hosting an online silent auction for memorabilia from the Dickinson restaurant and other Taco Bell items. Residents can bid farewell to the old restaurant and get excited for the new renovations and ownership by bidding on items starting now until September 30, with all proceeds benefitting the United Way of Dickinson.

    In December 2020, we acquired 11 North Dakota Taco Bell restaurants in Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown and West Fargo. Two Fargo-area locations recently reopened after renovations.

    “With more families, visitors and businesses discovering North Dakota’s dynamic offerings, it’s important our restaurants reflect their needs,” said Border Foods North Dakota Region Coach Pam Hare. “We’re excited to be part of the community and debut a new experience for Dickinson diners with this most recent renovation.”

    As part of the celebration today, a few members from a Facebook page called “How the Dickinson Taco Bell Ruined My Life” joined the Border Foods team to participate in the demo. Justin Wall, a Dickinson resident and Facebook group member, said that the service and upkeep of their beloved Dickinson Taco Bell declined over the years. He was excited to hear that the location was under new ownership.

    Border Foods is currently hiring at its Dickinson location, as well as several others across the state. As a family-owned franchisee with a people-first culture, the company uniquely positions team members for long-term careers both within and outside of the brand. A complete list of job openings and an online application can be found here.

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  • 40 Years With Taco Bell

    In 1979, Border Foods founders Jeff and Lee Engler opened their first Mexican restaurant called Los Primos. Little did they know, 40 years later, they’d be at the helm of one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees in the nation. At Border Foods, tenure means everything to us. And we think 40 years in the industry is something to celebrate! So, on Oct. 25, we surprised Jeff and Lee with a party at the Border Foods headquarters.

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  • 2018 Rewind: A Celebration of Accomplishments

    Building a great team takes trust, and developing that trust takes time and loyalty. At Border Foods, we attribute so much of our business success to our teams’ commitment. Our Border Foods 2018 Recognition Rally embodied all the great things we look for in excellent hospitality and pristine restaurants. And we’re not just serving tacos. We’re providing an experience for team members that feels more like coming home. Below, find the year’s accomplishments:

    Metrics
    • Border Foods is bringing 70+ employees to Mexico this year on the Best of the Best Trip.
    • 2 restaurants (Robert St., MN – 2395 & Golden Valley, MN 2421) were both recognized for their outstanding sales over $3 Million!
    • 43 other restaurants in the company achieved 2018 annual sales of over $2 Million
    • We have a wealth of tenure at Border Foods, especially thankful for Tina Pufahl (35 years of service), Joyce Cox & Vicky Marshall (25 years of service)
    • Speed matters. Last year, we had 5 restaurants running under 3:00 DT SWS; 20 additional restaurants ran below 3:30 in 2018.
    Of the Year Awards

    As a family of nearly 5,000 team members today, the Of the Year Awards honor just a few who stand out above the rest. These important team members understand people development, have a solid history of internal promotions and show they can master metrics. 2018 of the year awards recipients included:

    • General Manager of the Year: Alfredo Briones, Bloomington, MN, 3333
    • Area Coach of the Year: Deb Fraser, Area 32
    • Region Coach of the Year: Pam Hare, Region 1
    Circle of Excellence Award
    • Vera Sanchez, Stinson, MN, 2384
    Heart of Border Foods Winners

    This award was built to honor the traits we valued in Carol Williams and inspire all team members to live and breathe the culture of Border Foods. We recognize team members who exemplify the attitude, dedication and family culture that Carol embodied. The core principles that make up the heart of this award include, development, achievement and culture. Every Heart of Border Foods recipient personifies a family driven culture in all aspects of work, grows team members both personally and professionally, executes long and short-term goals and exceeds business metrics. Congratulations to our Heart of Border Foods winners!

    • Brian Davies, Facilities Director
    • Ken Lund, Region Coach

    Congratulations to all our team members who received recognition for 2018 accomplishments. Bring on 2019!

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