We’d like you to meet Jeana Gould, our new Corrigo Administrator. After commuting the last six years from Kingman, AZ to Nevada for her previous employer, this Kingman resident is happy to now work closer to home! She joins our administrative team at the Restaurant Support Center (RSC) in the desert town of our original...Read More

We recently caught up with Desert De Oro Foods (DDO) Area Coach (AC) Tyson Gilmore to learn more about our latest Glendale, AZ Taco Bell opening.   Tyson is a Taco Bell veteran, having been with the brand for 26 years, eight of which have been spent with us here at DDO.  Despite being a...Read More

Israel “Izzy” Moya is a Restaurant Training Leader (RTL) with Desert De Oro Foods Taco Bell in San Antonio, TX and is described as someone with a renaissance spirit.  Not one to be contentsitting on the sidelines while life passes him by, Izzy is all about experiencing things to the fullest. Which, most recently, included...Read More

We’re celebrating the stars of Desert De Oro Foods (DDO) — this year’s Estrellas de Oro (gold stars) award winners! Last year’s inaugural reward trip was so much fun, we decided to make it an annual occurrence! DDO’s top ranking 15% of Taco Bell and KFC Above Restaurant Leaders (ARLs) will be handsomely rewarded for...Read More

Nate Sleeper is Region Director of 31 of our Pizza Hut locations in Arizona, but his journey with the QSR brand began in the much colder locale of Michigan, where he grew up. Nate moved to Arizona in his 20s, working for a number of different retailers before returning to the Pizza Hut fold. Today,...Read More

At Desert De Oro Foods (DDO), we’re passionate about providing guests with an exceptional experience. That’s why we’re elated to share news about our latest achievements on the Taco Bell side of the business, just one of our famous brands. The following DDO Taco Bells have been recognized as Signature Restaurants, the highest achievement within...Read More

When a handful of Desert De Oro (DDO) taco bell locations began testing Voice AI ordering, the teams behind the pilot had two main questions: which restaurants would be a good fit, and would it truly improve day-to-day operations? According to Jeff Torres, DDO’s Regional Director for Western Arizona and California, selecting the right stores...Read More

This is Josie Perez, a passionate and eager-to-help leader. What started out as a first job at KFC has grown into a phenomenal career! She now holds the position of Area 30 Area Coach, overseeing our San Antonio, TX market, and has been part of the Desert De Oro Foods (DDO) family since we acquired...Read More

As we close out another dynamic year, it’s time to look back at some of the most inspiring stories and updates that caught our readers’ attention. From acts of community support to remarkable promotions and milestones, these blog posts highlight what makes DDO such a vibrant place to work and grow. Counting down from #10...Read More

When Alondra Seja first considered joining Desert De Oro Foods (DDO), it wasn’t just a career move — it was a decision influenced by years of observing a company that genuinely cared for its people. Her boyfriend Jonathan had worked for DDO for nearly a decade, rising through the ranks thanks to supportive leadership and...Read More