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Introducing our Circle of Excellence Winners!
Congratulations are in order for this impressive group of Area Coaches (ACs) whose commitment and drive was recently honored with our Circle of Excellence Award! Positive, helpful, team player — these are all character traits shared by this special group of ACs. We could not be the best of the best at what we do without their hard work and dedication. Constance “Connie” Horan Connie truly goes above and beyond…
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NEW OF THE YEAR WINNERS!
Recognition is one of the pillars to success here at Border Foods, which is why we’re thrilled to celebrate this year’s “of the year” award winners. Congratulations to the following hard working group of leaders! AC of the Year Angela Love-Hamlin Genuine, willing to help, always smiling. These are common descriptors when talking about Area Coach Angela “AJ” Love–Hamlin, which makes it easy to see why she was awarded our…
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Simply the Best of the Best Winners 2025
It’s the BEST time of the year! We get to celebrate our Best of the Best winners. This hard working group of people exemplifies the values we live by while serving the customers we love. Since recognition is one of our favorite things, we’re showing our thanks in the form of sunshine! These deserving reward trip winners get to celebrate in style at Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres. Congratulations are…
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David Ziemer Celebrates 30 years with Border Foods
When David Ziemer joined Border Foods in June 1994, he was simply looking for a summer job at a new Taco Bell in Cottage Grove, MN. “They were opening a Taco Bell a couple of blocks from my house,” he recalls. “There was a lot of buzz about it, and I was excited to work at a new restaurant.” Little did David know this first job would grow into…
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Congrats to our 2024 Signature Restaurants & Golden Bell Winners!
It’s no wonder we’re one of the nation’s leading Taco Bell franchisees with results like these! We’re celebrating the Border Foods teams awarded Signature Restaurant status AND the Restaurant General Managers (RGMs) who have the impressive distinction of simultaneously receiving Taco Bell’s coveted Golden Bell award. To become a Signature Restaurant, you must achieve five-star status all year long with a clear focus on people, customers, fundamentals and sales. Golden…
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President Aaron Engler earns Chief Executive Officer Title
We are so excited to officially congratulate Aaron Engler on his promotion to Chief Executive Officer of Border Foods and Marvin Development. This is a new addition to his current role as President. Aaron’s Taco Bell roots run deep. His dad, Jeff, and Uncle, Lee, co-founded Border Foods in the early ’90s. By the time Aaron was 15, he was working in the restaurants, learning the ins and outs of the…
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ARIANA: A BORDER FOODS SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS STORY
Meet Ariana Abad Romero, a Shift Lead at our Ulysses Taco Bell who not only manages shifts but also dreams big. Ariana is the recipient of the Border Foods Scholarship, and says the money will have a huge impact on her financially. For Ari, working at Taco Bell isn’t just about punching the clock. “My favorite part of the job is definitely interacting with my coworkers,” she says. Ari’s team…
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MARIAM WINS BIG AT BORDER FOODS
“I gave it a shot and here we are!” Here is Mariam Abdalla, a Food Service Champion at Border Foods’ Woodbury, MN Taco Bell, who was recently surprised with a Carol Williams Scholarship (for the second time.). Despite being a previous scholarship recipient, Mariam did not see this award coming! “It opens up so many opportunities and I’m just so grateful,” Mariam shares. Mariam has big dreams and her recent…
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Quinn Likes to Win! Celebrating the Two-Time Scholarship Recipient
Quinn Ohlemacher-Lonetti is a Team Trainer at the Border Foods Taco Bell location in Buffalo, MN. And he’s also a two-time Carol Williams scholarship recipient! “I didn’t think I had a chance of winning, and here I am winning it twice!” – Quinn Ohlemacher-Lonetti, Team Trainer Quinn is studying to earn a degree in construction management and also works as a Resident Advisor (RA) on campus. A true leader at…
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HIP HIP HOORAY FOR OUR 2024 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to this year’s ambitious team members who are taking advantage of the scholarships we have to offer! The following individuals applied for one of two options: the Border Foods Scholarship or the Carol Williams Scholarship, named in honor of our late, great vice president of operations (learn more about Carol). Border Foods supports YOU in your pursuit of higher education! Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the…
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