Category: Taco Bell
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Celebrating Jeff Torres’ 10th Taco-versary with DDO
Jeff Torres, one of our Taco Bell Regional Directors (Western Arizona and California), is fast approaching an impressive service milestone: 10 years with Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). In honor of a decade of devoted leadership with us, we sat down to chat about the brand, his career and more. Jeff, an Arizona native, joined…
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Celebrating 10 Years at DDO with AC Lilia Narvaez: What a Ride!
For Area Coach (AC) Lilia Narvaez, a career with Taco Bell has always been about more than serving great food – it’s about developing people, embracing growth and building relationships that last. After more than three decades with Taco Bell, Lilia continues to make an impact by helping the next generation of leaders find a…
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Learning to Lead with Purpose: Yvette Ramirez Experiences theLEAP
For Yvette Ramirez, leadership is all about people. As an Area Coach (AC) with over 11 years at Taco Bell, Yvette has had plenty of opportunities to grow as a leader with us here at Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). Now, she’s taking that growth to the next level through Taco Bell’s theLEAP program, a…
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Avery & Dylan Edwards are Going Places!
Meet Avery and Dylan Edwards: siblings, Taco Bell team members (at the same location in San Antonio, TX) and Mormon missionaries. We caught wind of Avery’s pending departure from our Culebra Road Taco Bell following her graduation from high school and were instantly curious to learn more. The Edwards are members of The Church of…
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Catching Up with Corey: Ten Years with DDO
When Corey Harris heard we had an Area Coach (AC) opening out in New England, where we bought 30-plus restaurants in 2022, it definitely piqued his interest. From the minute he was first hired 10 years ago, his goal was always to move up wherever he landed. At the time of our New England acquisition,…
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Area 7 Celebrates the Guests Who Make it All Possible
At Desert de Oro Foods (DDO), our guests are at the heart of everything we do. For Area 7 in Northwest Arizona, that mission inspired a special Guest Appreciation Day designed to give back to the customers who show up to our Taco Bells every day. Led by Area Coach (AC) Nina Atkins, the event…
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Jesse Packer Rises to New Level of Leadership
After four years (and counting) with Desert de Oro Foods (DDO), training guru Jesse Packer takes on an upgraded role as Senior Region Training Coach (RTC). Moving up from RTC of Region 3, we share in Jesse’s excitement with this promotion announcement! In his previous position, Jesse already made a meaningful impact on our restaurants,…
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Priscilla Tarango & Team Give Back to Local Youth
When Reagan Elementary in San Angelo, TX reached out to local restaurants for meal donations for an end-of-year event, it was a no-brainer for Priscilla Tarango, who is Restaurant General Manager (RGM) for our Knickerbocker Road Taco Bell 10 minutes away. “I try to help out in the community when need be,” Priscilla says. After…
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Southwest Glow Up: Our Latest Taco Bell Remodels
Springtime kicks our annual construction and remodel season into full gear here at Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). This year’s schedule began with a few fun Taco Bell “glow ups” in our Southwestern market with a Helotes, TX rebuild and a Laveen, AZ lobby remodel. “We are excited to keep serving our existing and new…
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25 Years of Heart: Sandra Soza’s Journey
For Sandra Soza, Desert de Oro Foods (DDO) has never been just a job. It’s been the place where she learned English, built a career, raised her family and discovered just how far hard work can take her. Now, after 25 years with DDO, Sandra’s story stands as a powerful example of resilience and dedication.…