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Drive thru of the Future Coming to MN!
A futuristic Taco Bell is about to make another innovative change to the world of drive-thrus. The new restaurant will be opening in Brooklyn Park, MN. It looks different than any Taco Bell in the world. With two stories, and four pick up lanes, fast food is no doubt about to get faster. The bottom floor will consist of a counter for walk up and take out orders. Behind the…
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Team Members Dive into Scholarship Applications
It’s official: we’re now accepting applications for the Border Foods and Carol Williams Scholarship Awards. And while we’ve done just about everything to get the word out, we thought a little in-store celebration couldn’t hurt! So, last month, we held our first-ever Scholarship Open House. It was a time for team members to come together, ask questions about the scholarship opportunities, and ultimately fill out an application. We’ll be…
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NOW OPEN: New Go Mobile Restaurant
We’re excited to share that our new Go-Mobile restaurant is now open! The new location at 9816 Hospital Drive N. in Maple Grove, MN includes less than 18 seats in the dining room and two drive thru lanes, including a dedicated lane to bypass customers who choose to order the traditional way. Along with an additional drive thru lane, customers can expect: Minimization: Taco Bell Go Mobile locations house several…
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New “Go Mobile” Restaurant Coming to Maple Grove
The age of Coronavirus continues to change consumer behavior. And Taco Bell is adapting. Enter: The “Go Mobile” concept — a new kind of Taco Bell restaurant where an additional drive thru lane will be dedicated to mobile orders and delivery. “For the first time, our guests will have the ability to choose the pickup experience that best fits their needs, all while never leaving the comfort of their cars,”…
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Keeping Guests and Teams Safe during COVID-19 Pandemic
UPDATED 4/6: So much has changed in the last few weeks. We’re happy to share that every Border Foods location is open for orders through the drive-thru and we’ve been working hard to keep team members hours whole. As a way to say “thanks” to our healthcare professionals and first responders, for a limited time, they can receive 50% their entire order at every Border Foods Taco Bell location. “It’s the…
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Welcome Fairmont, MN, Our 200th Restaurant!
On Dec. 17, we opened the doors of our 200th restaurant in Fairmont, MN–a milestone for every team member. It’s hard to believe that we started with just six restaurants located in regional shopping centers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in 1987! “Not in our wildest dreams could we image that today we’d be the predominant Taco Bell operator in the upper Midwest,” said Lee Engler, Founder and CEO. “What…
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Border Foods grows with 13 new restaurants
In the beginning of July, our company acquired 13 new Taco Bell restaurants in the Quad Cities area! We’re already well on our way, learning from our new team members and getting to know this new market. We’ve also given our new team members a proper Border Foods welcome with special notes, dinners, and celebrations! New area at a glance Meet the team Locust St., IA—RGM: Angela Hautzenrader Cleveland, IA—RGM:…
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VIDEO: Re-living our Rally Days
At the beginning of 2019, we took time to reflect on 2018’s accomplishments and celebrated during our company-wide rallies. But what actually goes into a “rally”? What makes the time so special? We think a video will show more than our words can describe:
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WATCH: 30-year-old Taco Bell demolition, rebuild incoming
Spring and Summer are the busiest seasons for the Border Foods Development Department. The warm weather gives our construction crews easy access to the unfrozen ground for new construction, and allows us to make repairs and remodels without the burden of snow and ice. It takes a whole village to complete these important development projects, from working with our own facilities team and contractors who help build new restaurants, to…
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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…
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