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The Border Foods Taco Bell team in Wausau, WI recently served food to some hard working volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. The organization partnered with local high school students to build a home for one very lucky family! The family that will be living in the house puts in 150 hours of work as well. A labor of love indeed! 🧡🏠

The YMCA of Rapid City, SD received a $35,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation! The funds will go toward Y memberships for teens to utilize the programs at the Y Teen Center. The Center provides access to career readiness workshops, mentoring, digital and graphic design classes and other programs that educate and inspire the next generation of leaders. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Area Coach Angela Love-Hamlin recently returned from Border Foods' Best of the Best reward trip in Mexico. Read about her experience over on the blog!

Angela Love-Hamlin Loves Border Foods - 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...

This is how we "check" on our friends at Border Foods! The team was thrilled to present a check for $45,000 to our friends at College Possible. This organization has empowered more than 85,700 students from under-represented communities on their path to earning a college degree! A $55,000 donation was also made to Boys & Girls Club of Dane County AND $62,100 to Boys & Girls Club of Rockford! These Community Grants were made possible by the Taco Bell Foundation via donations from generous guests, team members and franchisees like us!

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland recently received a $31,500 donation from the Taco Bell Foundation! The money is raised through Taco Bell’s Round Up Program and it is all thanks to customer donations. Border Foods' Area Coach, Jen Coleman and her team work hard year-round to build awareness at the restaurant level. Congratulations to all involved!

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland Receives Big Donation From Taco Bell Foundation - Fox21Online DULUTH, Minn. — The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland received their biggest donation yet from the Taco Bell Foundation. $31,500 was raised through Taco Bell’s Round Up Program and it is all thanks to customer donations. The Taco Bell Foundation annually gives to the Boys and Girls Clubs. Th...

Shift Manager Vanessa Green, has been with Border Foods for 24 years! In honor of her impressive tenure, we're sharing some fast facts about this industry veteran, over on the blog!

SPEAKIN’ THE SAME LOVE LANGUAGE: TACOS RULE - Border Foods Here at Border Foods, we're proud to provide opportunity to team members of diverse backgrounds and nationalities throughout our many Taco Bells. Meet Shift Manager Vanessa Green, who knew little English when she joined our company 24 years ago. Now, she’s essential to restaurant operations at our...

We invite you to dust off your clubs and join us for a day on the greens at the Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament!

When: Tuesday, September 17th
Where: Bunker Hills
12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NW,
Minneapolis, MN 55448

Head to the Border Foods blog for all the details. We hope to see you there!

Swinging for Scholarships Presented by Border FoodsSeptember 17th, 2024 Register Now Second Annual Golf Tournament Are you ready to make a swing for a worthy cause? We invite you to dust off your clubs and join us for an unforgettable day on the green at the Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament! This is your chance to s...

The Border Foods team was thrilled to present a check for $150,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities! Each year, the Taco Bell Foundation donates money to youth-serving organizations in areas where Taco Bell does business. Our favorite local organizations received over $1.6 million in community grants! Head to the blog at borderfoods.com for a complete list of recipients. Link in bio.

Our community partners recently received over $1.6 million in community grants from the Taco Bell Foundation! We are proud to support organizations that give back to the communities in which we serve. These donations are a group effort! Huge congratulations to everyone involved.

Border Foods Gives Back: Community Grants Program - Border Foods Each year, the Taco Bell Foundation donates money to youth-serving organizations in areas where Taco Bell does business. These contributions are made possible by generous customers, Taco Bell team members and franchise owners to support local charities. Funds raised in local communities stay in loc

Susy Gonzalez is the Assistant General Manager at our Maple Grove, MN Taco Bell and her story is currently being featured on he blog! Click on the link to find out what 22 years of loyalty looks like!

SUSSY LEADS BY EXAMPLE IN MAPLE GROVE - Border Foods Susanna “Sussy” Gonzalez is an Assistant General Manager (AGM) for Border Foods’ Maple Grove, MN Taco Bell location who boasts 22 impressive years of service to the brand. We simply had to sit down with Sussy and figure out her recipe for career success! Sussy began working as a crew member at...

Market Training Manager, Maria Flores has been a consistent presence in the Border Foods Taco Bell family for 27 years. With rarely a dull moment during her tenure! Read all about Maria's rise to the top, now, on the blog.

MARIA FLORES CONTINUES FLOURISHING! - Border Foods Market Training Manager (MTM) Maria Flores has been with Border Foods for 27 faithful years, spending a third of that time leading one of our most challenging restaurant locations (Franklin and Cedar avenues, now closed). Maria began her career with Taco Bell in California and says that it’s the

Golden Bell is Taco Bell’s premier restaurant leadership award, and Border Foods is proud to have 11 leaders recognized as winners this year alone! They may still be unpacking from their reward trip to Hawaii, but we are ready to celebrate them over on the blog!

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR GMs & ACs - Border Foods 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...

Well wishes are in order for Border Foods' Alyse Eckert! Alyse was recently promoted to Area Coach - Area 2. This AC knows a thing or two about accolades: she is a two-time Best of the Best Winner and knows that success is best when shared (like her favorite menu item, the cheesy gordita crunch!). She takes pride in empowering her team and developing them to the best they can be. “I couldn’t do any of this without my team, there is no I in team," she gushes. When Alyse is not at work, you can find her living más with her family, traveling and exploring new things. Congrats on this new adventure!

Border Foods’ Best of the Best 2024 reward trip represented a series of “firsts” for Restaurant General Manager Skyla Behm. Read all about it NOW on the blog!

RGM Skyla Has the Best Time at BOTB - Border Foods 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 sh...

Giving back to our communities has always been a priority at Border Foods. Which is why we are proudly shouting out our Grand Rapids Taco Bell team for their recent efforts to support the fight against cancer. They helped raise $1,300 in two hours!

Rockford RGM, Brenda, and her team, were amazing and so helpful serving up chips and cheese, cinnamon twists and freezes to attendees of a varsity soccer game - the proceeds of which, went to Gilda’s Club in Grand Rapids, MI. Gilda's Club is an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community that offers free emotional healthcare to anyone affected by cancer or grief. Consider us honored to be part of such a worthy cause!

It's time for a new adventure for Border Foods' Loss Prevention Manager, Ed Heskett. As Ed prepares for retirement, we are sharing the highlights of his storied career. Do you have any "Mr. Ed" stories? Feel free to share them in the comments! Congratulations on your next chapter, Ed - you will be missed!

ED HESKETT RETIRES AFTER 50 YEARS IN QSR INDUSTRY - Border Foods 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...

Support comes in many forms. Have you heard of the "shelf test"? No, it's not a new viral trend - it's an example of small innovation that made a big impact at Border Foods' back of house! Read all about it on the blog!

TESTING IN PROGRESS: NOT ALL SHELVING CREATED EQUAL! - Border Foods When it comes to making lives better at Border Foods, there’s usually plenty to taco ‘bout! One place we review with laser focus is the “back of house” or kitchen area. Behind-the-scenes updates can go a long way for comfort, ease, convenience and efficiency. And that’s what we want for ou...

Congratulations are in order for Octivia! Who was recently promoted to Region Coach - Region 3. Before her promotion, Octivia was an award winning Area Coach (AC) winning AC of the Year AND the coveted Golden Bell Award in 2023. As a Border Foods veteran of 24 years, Octivia is loyal to two things: Border Foods and Minnesota's professional sports teams! When she's not hard at work with us, you can find Octivia having fun outdoors with her three kids. We're so lucky to have you as part of our team!

Brandon is Border Foods’ GM of the Year, which earned him a coveted spot in Cancún for our annual all expenses paid “Best of the Best” reward trip. Read all about Brandon's story, currently being featured on the blog!

Brandon’s Best of the Best Year Begins - Border Foods Manager Brandon Wagner’s year is off to a pretty saucy start. Fresh off the plane from Cancún, Mexico (our treat!), Brandon has been flying high in recent months with extra attention and recognition from within the company. Brandon is Border Foods’ GM of the Year, which earned him a coveted spo...

The Taco Bell Foundation 2024 Live Más Scholarship winners were recently announced, and Border Foods is proud to reveal 13 recipients from our very own Taco Bell restaurants! Head to the blog for a complete list of names and a breakdown of the AMAZING dollar amounts awarded. Life changing indeed. Hats off to all applicants! You make the world a better place 🌏

Live Más 2024 Scholarship Winners! - Border Foods 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...

Taco Bell, the remix! Border Foods is kicking off Spring by highlighting some of our recently refreshed stores. Was your location on the list? Head to the blog to find out!

REMODELING SEASON REVS UP - Border Foods Spring has barely sprung and we’ve already completed four of our 2024 Taco Bell remodels! One recently completed project in Holland, MI is holding our attention. Located on South Washington, it’s a midterm remodel (occurs every 10 or 12 and a half years) with updated exteriors, digital drive-thr...

The Border Foods Taco Bell team from Area 44 recently volunteered their time to serve up some delicious food for Family Night at the Boys & Girls Club of Yellowstone County. We pride ourselves on giving back to our communities, so it brought great joy to not only donate the food for this event, but also serve it!
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Working for Border Foods' Taco Bell restaurants is simply the best. Find out why, over on the blog! Spoiler alert: it's the reward trips. We're recapping this year's Best of the Best getaway in Cancún, Mexico!

ALWAYS A BLAST AT BORDER’S BOTB! - Border Foods Many of our top performers are sun-kissed, having just returned from Border Foods’ company-sponsored “Best of the Best” (BOTB) rewards trip in Cancún, Mexico. Bringing the best of Border and the ‘Bell straight to the beach!     To snag a seat at BOTB is a big deal around here. The majorit...

In keeping with our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we serve, Border Foods is a proud sponsor of the Rockford Youth Wrestling Program. According to the wrestling board, "Border Foods' continued support has made it possible for our youth wrestling team to grow by 40% this year! They continue to make a huge impact on our team and we are grateful for their dedication." Word on the street is that the team also loves the Taco Bell catered end of year party.🌮

Nicole began her career with Taco Bell as a crew member in 1996 at the age of 19 and now she is an Area Coach for one of Border Foods' most high profile locations - Taco Bell Defy! Read all about Nicole's journey to the top on the blog.

Area Coach Nicole Leads by Example - Border Foods Nicole Terry began her career with Taco Bell as a crew member in 1996 at the age of 19. After a brief hiatus, she returned in 2019, shortly after welcoming a baby. Nicole did a lot of growing up during those years away, and it’s safe to say Border Foods did, too! Border owned just 81 stores when N...

TJ is the Restaurant General Manager for Border Foods' Osseo, MN Taco Bell location. And he's currently being featured on the blog! Pop on over to learn why TJ says, “I'm probably the most happy I've been in a long time.”

TJ: HAPPY TO BE BACK AT BORDER - Border Foods TJ Wegler is a repeat hire at Border Foods. He worked for us a decade ago, left to explore other opportunities in restaurant management, and then returned in the midst of the pandemic. He‘s now RGM of our Osseo, MN Taco Bell on the border of Osseo and Brooklyn Park. TJ can tell you exactly what dr...

The team at Border Food's Taco Bell in Woodbury, MN was recently visited by The Taco Bell Foundation's Live Mas scholars to be celebrated as one of the top-performing round-up stores. You might say it was a real treat! Donations collected in U.S. Taco Bell restaurants through the Round Up Program support the Live Más Scholarships for Consumers Program, the Community Grants Program, and educational programming. Well done team!

Tim is a Restaurant General Manager for Border Foods’ Taco Bell on Robert Street in West St. Paul, MN, and he's sharing his top tips for success, NOW on the blog!

RGM Tim is Family Focused in West St. Paul - Border Foods Tim Engel is a Restaurant General Manager (RGM) for Border Foods’ Taco Bell on Robert Street in West St. Paul, MN. He was working for another QSR franchise when, with fatherhood on the horizon, he says he “ … was looking for something that could manage work and life a little bit easier.” Tha...

It's almost St. Patrick's Day! Make your own luck 🍀 At Border Foods Taco Bell, our something green is always a refreshing Baja Blast.

Eight is a lucky number for Restaurant General Manager, Heather Schwartz. That's the number of times she has been invited to Border Foods' Best of the Best reward trip in Mexico! One trip for each year she has been employed with us. Wild, right? Read all about Heather's RGM journey on the blog!

WIN. REST. REPEAT. MEET EIGHT-TIME BOTB WINNER - Border Foods 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 ...