Category: Taco Bell
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Israel Moya: Training Leader with Renaissance Spirit
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 content sitting on the sidelines while life passes him by, Izzy is all about experiencing things to the fullest. Which, most recently,
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DDO Taco Bells & Leaders are Award-Winning!
At Desert de Oro Foods (DDO), we’re passionate about providing guests with an exceptional experience. That’s why we’re elated to share news about our latest achievements on the Taco Bell side of the business, just one of our famous brands. The following DDO Taco Bells have been recognized as Signature Restaurants, the highest achievement within
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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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Alondra Ceja’s Journey at Desert de Oro
When Alondra Ceja first considered joining Desert de Oro Foods (DDO), it wasn’t just a career move — it was a decision influenced by years of observing a company that genuinely cared for its people. Her boyfriend Jonathan had worked for DDO for nearly a decade, rising through the ranks thanks to supportive leadership and
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Taco Bell Relives the Decades in Phoenix, AZ!
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
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Meet Market Training Manager Anthony Damato!
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 am
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Celebrating Jonathan Wheeler’s Promotion to AC!
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.
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Meet Bianca Sandoval-Nagy: An Area Coach on the Move!
Bianca Sandoval-Nagy is an Area Coach (AC) for Area 41 at Desert de Oro Foods (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
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Bryce Carroll Promoted to Regional Training Coach!
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
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Area Coach Matt Pires: Forging a Bright Future Through the Fire
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