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Congratulations to Border’s New Technology Coordinator!
We’re shining a spotlight on Chris McElroy in honor of his recent promotion to Technology Coordinator for Border Foods! Chris joins the technology department from the operations division, where he was Area Coach of Area 29 in Michigan (yes, he’s a Detroit Lions fan). Chris joined us in 2017, having previously worked as an Above Store Leader (ASL) for a food service chain located in Tennessee. “The people I’ve met…
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Melissa Naugle‘s 30-Year “Taco-versary”
We’re celebrating 30 years of Territory Training Manager Melissa Naugle with Taco Bell! She may have started under a different franchisee, but Melissa has spent the better part of her illustrious career with us here at Border Foods. In fact, if you ask her, Melissa will tell you she wished she had known about our company sooner! Melissa joined Taco Bell in 1994 as a Team Member, like so many…
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NEW Heart of Border Foods Winners!
We’ve been busy celebrating all the amazing people who help make us the best in the business year after year. Today we’re honoring our Heart of Border Foods (HOBF) winners for exemplifying the positive attitude, dedication and family culture at the core of our business. The Heart of Border Foods Award is one of the highest honors a person can achieve within our company. Huge congratulations to this year’s worthy…
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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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