For Briana McNeil, being a Taco Bell Restaurant General Manager (RGM) is so much more than just a job. Her team in Warwick, RI has become like a second family. Briana has been with Desert De Oro (DDO) for three years, but she’s no stranger to Taco Bell. She recently started her ninth year with...Read More

Danna Guillermo is a teacher at heart, which makes her a perfect fit for the Region 2 Trainer here! Danna boasts 18 total years of experience with Taco Bell, six of which have been with us at Desert De Oro Foods (DDO). We had the opportunity to “talk shop” with Danna at our second annual...Read More

Our inaugural Estrellas de Oro reward trip in 2024 was so nice, we decided to do it twice! At Desert De Oro Foods (DDO), we’re make rewarding hardworking teams an annual thing. So, what was on the agenda for 2025? More rest, relaxation and recognition! Our top 15% of Taco Bell and KFC Restaurant General...Read More

It can be hard to say “goodbye.” But in mid-April, we walked away from one of Taco Bell’s last standing mission-style restaurants — coined “Store 31” (Taco Bell’s 31st restaurant built) — to usher in the modern amenities, design and technology desired by today’s guests and team members. Our nostalgic Store 31 has been officially...Read More

Once a year we get this AWESOME opportunity to celebrate a group of thoughtful, ambitious students setting out to bring their passions to life. This is thanks to the generosity of the Taco Bell Foundation. We’re proud to announce that we have six first-time Live Más Scholarship winners this year from the Desert De Oro...Read More

If Area Coach (AC) Bryce Carroll looks familiar, it’s probably because he’s no stranger to being featured on our blog. Now he’s back celebrating another promotion — his fourth in the nearly four years he’s worked with us! This role may be his most adventurous yet, because it requires a move from Texas to New...Read More

The 2025 Bar & Restaurant Expo, held from March 24–26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, brought together over 13,000 hospitality professionals for its 39th annual gathering. This premier event showcased the latest in food and beverage trends, technology, and operational strategies, providing attendees with valuable insights and networking opportunities.​ Leaders from our Fork in...Read More

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

Murphy’s in Prescott, AZ took a trip back to 1985 to celebrate 40 years of serving their local community! Among the highlights were crafted menus with offerings and prices from 1985, a 50/50 raffle, an employee and customer costume contest, and live music. Enjoy photos from the celebration and relive the last 40 years of...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