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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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Angela Love-Hamlin Loves Border Foods
Recognition is one of the pillars to success here at Border Foods, which is why our annual “Best of the Best (BOTB)” reward trip is a company highlight! While in Mexico for BOTB, we caught up with Area Coach Angela Love-Hamlin while she was basking in the glow of a job well done. What’s Angela’s Mexico vibe? “Having the time of my life with my friends,” she effuses. “I’m excited…
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A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR GMs & ACs
Golden Bell is Taco Bell’s premier restaurant leadership award. To be selected among 8,000 restaurant managers and only 24 Area Coaches (ACs) nationwide is exceptional and we’re proud of the 11 individuals here at Border Foods who won this year. These special people have just returned from their celebratory trip to Hawaii! “This lifetime experience is available to all general managers.” – Gay Demaree, Director of Operations According to Gay…
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RGM Skyla Has the Best Time at BOTB
Border Foods’ Best of the Best 2024 reward trip represented a series of “firsts” for Restaurant General Manager (RGM) Skyla Behm: It was the first time she’s been to Mexico AND the first time leaving her 10 month-old baby girl. Skyla admits it was a challenge to leave the baby. Good thing she’s always up for a challenge! Per Skyla’s own admission, the Rice Street Taco Bell location she manages…
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ED HESKETT RETIRES AFTER 50 YEARS IN QSR INDUSTRY
Ed Heskett has been our Loss Prevention Manager since May 2012, but to many, he’s “Mr. Ed” and so much more. As Ed prepares for retirement and handing the reigns over to Area Coach Logan Alderson, he remains revered for being a wonderful listener, friend and conversationalist, and a humble and trustworthy leader. “Ed is what I like to call a ‘Border Foods soldier,’” company President Aaron Engler says. “He’s…
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Live Más 2024 Scholarship Winners!
It’s everyone’s favorite season! Live Más Scholarship winner announcements! And Border Foods is proud to reveal 13 winners from our very own Taco Bell restaurants. This is no ordinary scholarship, Live Más is a passion–based opportunity that allows recipients to make their dreams come true and, in the process, make the world around them a little better, too. Per Taco Bell requirements, applicants share their education plan and how it…
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WIN. REST. REPEAT. MEET EIGHT-TIME BOTB WINNER
Heather Schwartz has been to Mexico for the Best of the Best (BOTB) trip every year that she’s been employed with us. That’s eight times in a row! When she’s not at the pool, we assure you this gal keeps busy. Heather is Restaurant General Manager (RGM) of our Willmar, MN Taco Bell, which has been No. 1 companywide three of the last five years (just surpassed $2 million in…
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LEADERS WITH BIG HEART AT BORDER!
Announcing this year’s Heart of Border Foods recipients, honoring a small but mighty group of leaders who embody all that is good in the Border world. Congratulations to the following individuals! Brian Axness, CFO Brian is “a super inclusive leader” who “challenges everyone around him” and brings incredible enthusiasm (watch video to hear these sentiments for yourself). Need we say more?! Brian joined the company when payroll and accounting were…
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BEACH-BOUND BOTB WINNERS!
We all know that the best way to kick off any new year is with a plan. At Border Foods, this includes regular, intentional recognition. So, we make a big point to add performance recognition to the calendar. Up next? Our famous “Best of the Best” (BOTB) trip April 3-7! “Best of the Best” is one of Border’s BEST traditions! Congratulations to this year’s reward trip winners, a group of…
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