For Kristi McCarthy, Taco Bell has been more than a job. It’s been the backdrop for most of her career! Kristi first walked into a Taco Bell restaurant as a 16-year-old team member. Decades later, she’s the General Manager (GM) of Shamrock Company’s Oak Lawn, IL Taco Bell on Cicero Avenue, where she continues to…
For Holly Kinzie, General Manager (GM) of Shamrock Company’s Milton Avenue Dunkin’ in Janesville, WI, the restaurant business has always been about people. After working for the location’s previous owner for more than 17 years, Holly experienced a major transition when Shamrock acquired the restaurant in August 2025. “I’ll admit I struggled with such a…
Shamrock Company is excited to celebrate the opening of our newest Dunkin’ in Coopersville, MI! The new hotspot brings Dunkin’ favorites to a community with a growing need for convenient coffee options. The response from the community has been encouraging – guests are thrilled to welcome us to the area! A Convenient Stop for Locals…
For Chris Reyes, what started as a simple request from his Area Director turned into a surprise celebration surrounded by the people who have supported him throughout his six-year journey with Shamrock Company. A Shift Leader at our Darien, IL Taco Bell, Chris was presented with a $5,000 Shamrock Scholarship (the program’s top award!) during…
There was a special surprise waiting for Maria Gaona at Shamrock Company’s Berwyn, IL Taco Bell. A longtime team member at the restaurant, Maria was recently surprised with a $5,000 Shamrock Scholarship to help support her education and dream of becoming an architect. Maria has been with us for two years and recently stepped into…
We’re proud to announce this year’s Shamrock Scholarship recipients, a group of seven ambitious Taco Bell and Dunkin’ team members from Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. Launched in 2025, Shamrock Scholarships were introduced as a way to give those who may have missed out on other scholarships – including Taco Bell Foundation’s Live Más Scholarships –…
