Category: Taco Bell
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Meet Jenn Nolan: Leading with Heart & Purpose at Taco Bell
When you meet Jenn Nolan, the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) of our North Dartmouth, MA Taco Bell, it’s impossible not to be drawn in by her energy. Jenn’s big personality, infectious sense of humor and genuine care for others set the tone for everything she does — both inside and outside the restaurant. Jenn embodies
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Written in the Stars: Candice White & DDO
Although she only started with us in January, Candice White has already made a big impact here at Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). As a Food Service Champion, she’s committed to helping make the 43rd and Olive Taco Bell the best it can possibly be. Each work day, Candice leads the drive-thru, makes delicious food
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Freddie Lopez Finds Comfort at DDO
As a Cleaning Captain for Desert de Oro Foods’ (DDO) Taco Bell in Glendale, AZ, Freddie Lopez is well versed in hard work and career longevity. He’s been working in some capacity since he was 13 years old, where he was born and raised on the west side of Phoenix. Passion for the Work Freddie’s
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Isis Beavers: Food Champion of the People
It’s safe to say nostalgia played a big role in prompting Isis Beavers to apply for a job at Desert de Oro Foods (DDO). “Taco Bell was a big part of my childhood,” she shares. Isis has been in the Food Champion role at one of our Taco Bells for about a year, and only
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Area Coach Angie Peterson Reflects on Success
Angie Peterson has a spice for life — in fact, the Spice Girls are her hype music of choice! As an Area Coach (AC) with Desert de Oro Foods (DDO) in Utah, Angie oversees five Taco Bell restaurants. She began her career journey with Taco Bell in 2006 as a team member and quickly moved
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DDO Does Good: Community Grants
Each year, Desert de Oro (DDO)’s Taco Bell restaurants participate in a giving initiative organized by the Taco Bell Foundation’s Community Grants Program. This was the program’s biggest giving year yet, with over $28 million — a $5 million increase over last year — distributed among nearly 500 charitable organizations across the United States. We’re
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Briana McNeil Makes DDO Better
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
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Tanesha Aultman has a Passion for People
Tanesha Aultman, Area Coach (AC) for Desert de Oro Food’s (DDO) Taco Bell Area 38, leads with a fierce commitment to her team. Known for her passion and no-nonsense approach to leadership, she goes above and beyond to support her restaurants. She brings creative problem-solving and mentorship to the forefront. Born and raised in Tucson, AZ,
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Teachable Moments with Danna Guillermo
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
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Honoring the Legacy of the Late Ed Ray
On May 24, in conjunction with Memorial Day weekend, we humbly honored our friend, mentor and former Area Coach (AC) the late, great Ed Ray with a small ceremony at Desert de Oro Foods’ (DDO’s) new Taco Bell at McDowell and Hayden Roads in Scottsdale, AZ. Though he did not live to see its opening,