Category: Operations
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Fork in the Road Leaders Attend Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas!
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…
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DDO Opens its 219th Taco Bell in Glendale, AZ
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…
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DDO Development: Nine States & Growing!
In reviewing 2024 highlights and looking forward into this new year, there’s no better place to start than with Desert de Oro Foods’ (DDO) Chad Burge, President of Development and Operations. Chad is responsible for facilitating development and growth while simultaneously furthering the operations talent that goes with it. Today, DDO operates restaurants in nine…
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Voice AI in the Drive-Thru
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…
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Reflecting on Success: DDO’s Top 10 Stories of the Year
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…
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Pizza Hut Championships a Hit in Phoenix!
Pizza Hut in Phoenix, AZ hosted the state’s Pizza Hut Championships! Our contestants showed off their pizza-making prowess in a thrilling contest of speed, skill and pizza knowledge. We want to give a big shoutout to our three fantastic finalists who represented Arizona’s 88 Pizza Hut restaurants. They gave it their all! Special congratulations to…
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Desert de Oro Foods Celebrates Success in Cabo!
DDO celebrated top performers for 2023 with its inaugural Estrellas de Oro (Gold Stars) trip to Cabo, Mexico! Our top ranking 15% of Taco Bell and KFC RGM’s and Area Coaches of 2023 (along with a guest) were treated to a memorable 5-day and 4-night trip at the all-inclusive Hard Rock in Los Cabos, Mexico.…
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Fork in the Road Heads to Las Vegas for the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo!
Leaders from our Fork in the Road Restaurants were invited to attend the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas, NV! The Expo was a perfect mix of learning and fun. Our team was able to attend a series of workshops and classes aimed at enhancing our knowledge of the restaurant industry, as well…
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Taco Bell Store #22456 in Phoenix, AZ is Open!
Store #22456 has reopened in Phoenix, Arizona! We would like to thank Mark and Krystal for this beautiful remodel of the store. Thank you everyone that was a part of this successful opening!
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Taco Bell Store #29514 in Glendale, AZ has Reopened!
Taco Bell Store #29514 has officially reopened in Glendale, AZ! We would like to thank Mark and Krystal for this beautiful remodel of the restaurant. Thank you to everyone that was a part of this successful opening!