Taco Bell Store #31 had a unique opportunity, as the oldest standing Taco Bell left in the system, to host an early access event for the Decades launch. The first 100 guests were able to snag some cool memorabilia from one of the decades since Taco Bell was founded in 1962. Some guests were so...Read More

We’re shining a spotlight on Marketing Specialist Anthony Copeland, who’s been with Desert De Oro Foods (DDO) for just over a year. He was referred to us for the position by Beth Vanderheyden, Regional Marketing Director, who worked with Anthony a few years prior at another establishment.  Anthony started his quick service career at Pizza...Read More

At Desert De Oro Foods (DDO), we work hard to foster a culture of integrity, passion and commitment. We’re passionate about creating a fantastic experience for both our guests and team members. And we’re committed to excellence in leadership development, managerial proficiency and operational excellence. We’re incredibly proud of our company culture and leadership focus...Read More

We’re catching up with rising star, Anthony Damato, a Market Training Manager (MTM) at Desert De Oro Foods (DDO) who had the honor of attending our first ever Estrellas De Oro reward trip to Los Cabos, Mexico! Anthony joined DDO Taco Bell as a 16 year-old kid looking to earn some gas money. “Here I...Read More

Please join us in celebrating Jonathan Wheeler, who was recently promoted to Area Coach (AC) for Area 39! Jonathan has been with Desert De Oro for four months, but he brings 14 years of Taco Bell experience to the job. He previously worked as a Restaurant General Manager (RGM) before stepping in the AC position....Read More

Our Fork in the Road restaurants in Prescott, AZ and Kingman, AZ recently hosted their 11th Annual BOOT OUT CANCER Fundraiser! During the month of October, these seven restaurants teamed up to raise money for the care and facilities provided by their local Breast Cancer centers. They sold pink boots, shirts, and more. This year,...Read More

Bianca Sandoval-Nagy is an Area Coach (AC) for Area 41 at Desert De Oro (DDO) and oversees three Taco Bell locations in San Antonio, TX. She’s stayed busy during the four years she’s been with us! Bianca started as a Restaurant General Manager (RGM) before being promoted to Restaurant Training Coach (RTC). As an AC,...Read More

Congratulations are in order for Bryce Carroll, who was recently promoted to Regional Training Coach (RTC) of Region 5! We caught up with Bryce to learn more about his DDO journey. DDO: Which side of the business do you currently work for? Bryce: The Taco Bell side of the business.  DDO: How many years have...Read More

Desert de Oro Foods (DDO) is celebrating the career of our first ever recipient of the Wallie Jaso Growing People Award: Laura Quintero! Laura joined us in March 2015 as a Shift Lead, and has been part of the DDO fold for over nine years. In those nine years, Laura has held a variety of...Read More

Matt Pires is the Taco Bell Area Coach of Area 94 for Desert De Oro Foods (DDO) known for his ambition and passion for the business. We recently sat down with Matt to learn the “why” behind that drive. Today, Matt can be described as a true gem, but this hardworking self-starter had a rocky...Read More