Diversified Restaurant Group -Taco Bell & Arby's
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What started as a 30-unit Taco Bell business in 2012 has since grown into a 230+ unit, multi-brand operation. We love the restaurant industry, but it’s not where our journey began. Our founder, David Grieve, got his start in the real estate business. In 1992, David founded A&C Ventures — a private real estate investment firm now based in Sonoma, CA. It wasn’t until 2006, after many years of buildi
Happy One Year Anniversary to the amazing team at Arby's in Pahrump, NV! They boasted impressive sales AND excellent operations. Hats off to leader Brent Josserand and the team! Here’s to many more successful years!
Jon went from restaurant cashier to IT expert in just two years’ time. Today, he is excelling as IT Operations Manager and a recent Cabo trip winner. Read how Jon’s career took off on our blog!
JON CASTRO, CHAMPION OF IT OPERATIONS - Diversified Restaurant Group We caught up with our IT Operations Manager Jon Castro in Cabo where he was…
We partnered with Operation Breakthrough in the Kansas City area, to present a check for $45,000 in support of their mission to provide a safe and educational environment for children in poverty. All thanks to the generous support of Taco Bell patrons and team members, via the Taco Bell Foundation!
Champions' Club 2024 winners recently enjoyed a week of R&R in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! Celebrating the dedication of our hardworking teams is one of our favorite ways to show our appreciation. For a full recap of the fun, head to the blog at drgfood.com!
TRIP RECAP: REST & REWARD IN CABO SAN LUCAS - Diversified Restaurant Group Three cheers for this year’s Champions’ Club winners, who just celebrated with a trip to…
Members of our Champs' Club partook in private cooking experience during their recognition trip in Cabo, Mexico over Memorial Day weekend. Let’s just say they had a blast! Want to come cook up some fun with us? Visit drgfood.com to search open positions near you. Link in bio.
Members of our Champs’ Club partook in private cooking experience during their recognition trip in Cabo, Mexico over Memorial Day weekend. Let’s just say they had a blast! Want to come cook up some fun with us? Visit drgfood.com to search open positions near you. Link in bio.
Taco Bell recently awarded the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area with a $50,000 grant. A celebration was in order and DRG was thrilled to host the BBBS team at our Pacifica Cantina to honor our special partnership. Thank you to the Taco Bell team for your gracious contribution and to the DRG teams who continue to support their community.
Congrats to our newest Certified Training Restaurant (CTR) at our Taco Bell Metcalf location in Kansas! Market Training Manager, Josh, and the entire team worked diligently through the certification process. Naturally, a celebration was in order! Well done, all. Apply to join the team today! Visit drgfood.com/find-a-job to learn more.
In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Women's Leadership Network (WLN), we’re thrilled to announce that membership has more than doubled with the recent pinning at this year's Summit! Head to the blog for a complete list of cohorts, and head to the comments to offer your congrats!
NEW! Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) Honorees - Diversified Restaurant Group This has been season of big wins for DRG. As part of that forward momentum,…
DRG Service Champion, Gracie, is living más thanks to a $25,000 scholarship she received from the Taco Bell Foundation. Read all about this big dreamer's even bigger plans, on the blog!
MEET GRACIE: WINNER OF $25K SCHOLARSHIP! - Diversified Restaurant Group Service Champion Gracie Salazar is one ambitious young woman. We’re so lucky she’s kicking off…
April was “Volunteer Month” at DRG and these photos were too good not to share! This initiative honors two of our favorite core values: We Do The Right Thing AND We Have Fun! If you want to work for a company that gives back to the communities in which they serve, consider joining our team! Visit drgfood.com to search open positions near you.
Join us this Cinco de Mayo at the San Francisco, CA Taco Bell Cantina for a festive celebration! We're thrilled to offer our guests 21 and over special one-day promotions that are sure to spice up your holiday: Make it a double! Get $2 off an extra shot when you add it to your Twisted Freeze (premium or well). For our beer drinkers, get a free taco with any beer purchased. Our cantinas offer a fantastic selection of freezes and brews on tap, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Round up your amigos and head over for a night filled with refreshing brews, mouthwatering tacos, and the vibrant spirit of Cinco de Mayo. See you there! Please drink responsibly and celebrate safely. *Must be 21 years and older to participate. *Offer available in-store only at participating Taco Bell Cantina locations. 🌮🍻
At DRG, we celebrate women like Sofia Hernandez, who show grit and determination, and are a source of inspiration to others in our company. Sofia's Taco Bell journey is currently being featured on the blog. You don't want to miss it!
SOFIA SUPPORTS, AIMS HIGH FOR OTHERS - Diversified Restaurant Group Sofia Hernandez is as loyal as they come, having devoted her entire career to Taco…
Taco Bell tells us to “Live Más” and thanks to the Live Más Scholarship, eleven of DRG’s very own will be able to do just that! This passion based scholarship for restaurant employees awards $5,000 to $25,000 toward higher education pursuits. Learn all about the passions of our winners NOW on the blog! Congratulations to all recipients!
Taco Bell tells us to "Live Más" and thanks to the Live Más Scholarship, eleven of DRG's very own will be able to do just that! This passion based scholarship for restaurant employees awards $5,000 to $25,000 toward higher education pursuits. Learn all about the passions of our winners NOW on the blog! Congratulations to all recipients!
SCHOLARSHIPS ALLOW TEAM TO DREAM, LIVE MÁS - Diversified Restaurant Group It’s time for one of our favorite reveals, this year’s Live Más Scholarship winners at…
We always say, “One team. One dream. One DRG.” These leaders exemplify this by living the DRG Value “We Win
Together.” At this year’s Leadership Summit we celebrated award winners, Teresa Jimenez, Shane Grant, and Yiovani Rodrigues
for their commitment to the DRG team. Cheers to this year’s leaders! Find a complete list of award winners at the DRG
Leadership Summit NOW on the blog at drgfood.com.
Positive energy is contagious! Which is why we were thrilled to honor the “We Have Fun” Values Award winners, Ravi Khilnani, Crystal Velasco, and Alexys Andaya. If you haven’t already done so, head to the blog to get a full recap of events!
We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of QSR innovation, not only as Taco Bell, but as DRG!At this year’s annual Leadership Summit, the “We Are Innovators” Core Values Award was given to Shelly Camuso, Torey Wallace, and Laura Fuentes, three team members who embrace changes and challenge the status quo. For a complete Summit recap, head to the blog at drgfood.com.
Albert Green, Ron Rowe, and Sonia Hanson are the 2024 recipients of DRG’s “We Are Authentic” Values Award, given at the annual Leadership Summit. These three leaders are authentically themselves and show they care in everything they do, traits that are the foundation of this value. Well done y’all! See all of this year’s winners currently being featured on the blog at the drgfood.com.
Albert Green, Ron Rowe, and Sonia Hanson are the 2024 recipients of DRG's "We Are Authentic" Values Award, given at the annual Leadership Summit. These three leaders are authentically themselves and show they care in everything they do, traits that are the foundation of this value. Well done y'all! See all of this year's winners currently being featured on the blog at the drgfood.com.
We Do the Right Thing, We Are Authentic, We Are Innovators, We Have Fun, We Win Together. These are the core values that guide all DRG employees in the business we do, day in and day out. Every year we recognize the team members who excel in living these values.
At our annual Leadership Summit, the “We Do the Right Thing” Award was given to Alma Morales, Criselle Quiambao, and Griselda Godinez, three team members who take personal accountability and lead with integrity. Head to the blog at drgfood.com for a complete list of award winners. Congratulations!
Catch the leadership bug with DRG! Our 2024 Leadership Summit took place at Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas, NV. Over 160 Area Coaches, Directors, Managers and Office Staff gathered to celebrate the successes of the past year. We were honored to have guest speakers representing the best in the industry, including Taco Bell’s Taylor Montgomery, Chief Marketing Officer, and Melissa Friebe, Chief Insights Officer. TBC was recently named one of the most innovative companies of 2024 by Fast Company. What an incredible honor!
We are excited to announce the promotion of Garret Walti to Director of IS/IT, leading all aspects of DRG technology in this newly formed position. As technology becomes an even bigger part of our business, Garret will be instrumental in introducing solutions that simplify and create a seamless employee experience. Garret's hands-on leadership approach will be vital to taking our business to new heights and living out the DRG Core Value "We are Innovators".
Elmer is a Restaurant General Manager for DRG Taco Bell with a love for learning AND his job! Check out his career spotlight NOW on the blog!
Elmer is an RGM Who Never Stops Learning with DRG - Diversified Restaurant Group The saying goes, “never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.” That’s certainly the case…
DRG recently opened a new Taco Bell restaurant at 1305 W Ave. K in Lancaster, CA, on Saturday, March 23rd! Now that you know the address, you know where you can head for lunch! Congratulation to the Southern California team! Big smiles all around. ✌🏼💙🌮
DRG recently opened a new Taco Bell restaurant at 1305 W Ave. K in Lancaster, CA, on Saturday, March 23rd! Now that you know the address, you know where you can head for lunch! Congratulation to the Southern California team! Big smiles all around. ✌🏼💙🌮
We recently gathered to celebrate the pinnacle of innovation and collaboration - the DRG Leadership Summit! The Summit serves as our meeting point to gather DRG leaders who dare to dream and innovate. Check out all the behind the scenes details, including some impressive guest speakers, NOW on the blog!
OLYMPIC-INSPIRED SUMMIT PREPS DRG LEADERS TO BREAK RECORDS - Diversified Restaurant Group Continuing our great race to the top, the 2024 DRG Leadership Summit was another hype-filled…
DRG launched the Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) in April 2023. WLN members play an integral role in changing workplace culture for the better while also growing their own potential. Learn more about this empowering initiative on the blog! Link in bio.