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A $5,000 Surprise for Shift Leader Maria!

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A $5,000 Surprise for Shift Leader Maria!

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 …

August 20, 2026

The Climb: TJ Gorski’s Journey to the Top

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The Climb: TJ Gorski’s Journey to the Top

TJ Gorski’s journey into the restaurant industry began with a simple goal: do things differently. Now, as a Taco Bell Area Director for Shamrock Company, it’s clear he succeeded! But as the saying goes, the path to success is rarely a straight line. In Tony’s case, the journey involved three states and multiple quick-service franchises. …

May 6, 2026

People First: Inside Kacy Hunter’s Leadership Style

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People First: Inside Kacy Hunter’s Leadership Style

Kacy Hunter didn’t plan on building a career in quick service restaurants (QSRs). But once she discovered the impact strong leadership can have on young team members, she never looked back. Today, Kacy serves as our Dunkin’ Director of Operations, helping lead the brand’s growing presence in Wisconsin. Her leadership philosophy is simple: people come …

April 22, 2026

VP of Ops Rustum Sayyed Receives Steve McGue Leadership Award

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VP of Ops Rustum Sayyed Receives Steve McGue Leadership Award

At Shamrock Company, leadership is defined not just by results, but by the lasting impact we have on people. This year, we’re proud to recognize Rustum Sayyed, Vice President of Operations for Shamrock Taco Bell, as a recipient of our Steve McGue Leadership Award. Rustum has taken on one of the most demanding challenges in …

April 15, 2026

Director Marcial Hernandez Honored with Steve McGue Leadership Award

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Director Marcial Hernandez Honored with Steve McGue Leadership Award

Joining the likes of COO Rob Russ and CFO John Mlinarcik, Taco Bell Director Marcial Hernandez is our third incredibly deserving recipient of the prestigious new award created in our late Founder’s namesake. “I think my dad would be incredibly proud that we have employees that are willing to put the team before themselves because …

April 9, 2026

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