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  • Taco Bell’s Former Asia Pacific MD, Anita McDonnell, Snapped Up by Pret A Manger as New International President

    Taco Bell’s Former Asia Pacific MD, Anita McDonnell, Snapped Up by Pret A Manger as New International President

    Anita McDonnell, formerly the Managing Director for Taco Bell in the Asia Pacific region, has recently been designated as the International President for Pret A Manger. This new appointment will commence in late August.

    McDonnell comes to the position with a wealth of experience spanning over twenty years in the food and beverage franchise industry. Her professional journey includes impressive stints at Domino’s and Costa Coffee. Pret A Manger’s CEO, Pano Christou, expressed his delight at her appointment, citing her substantial global experience and profound knowledge of franchise businesses as key assets. He commended her proven leadership abilities, which have been continually demonstrated across numerous markets.

    In her new role, McDonnell will be cooperating with Felipe Athayde, the President for North America, and Ross Warnes, the company’s representative for the UK and Ireland. Christou expressed his anticipation of working with her to fortify Pret A Manger’s international business and offer support to the franchise partners worldwide. He acknowledged the rarity of finding an individual with such comprehensive expertise in the food, coffee, and hospitality sectors across an array of Asian markets.

    McDonnell is replacing Eira Jarvis, who has dedicated thirteen years of service to Pret A Manger. Jarvis will remain in her current role until the year concludes to ensure a smooth transition of duties. Recognizing her impactful contributions, Christou praised Jarvis for her instrumental role in laying the foundation for the company’s international business and her unwavering support to teams and franchise partners across various markets. Jarvis’ role as a mentor to many colleagues, wherein she has generously imparted her experience and nurtured the future leaders of Pret, was also highly commended.

    Questions & Answers

    Who has been appointed the International President of Pret A Manger?
    Anita McDonnell, the former Managing Director for Taco Bell in the Asia Pacific region, has been appointed as the International President of Pret A Manger.

    What experience does Anita McDonnell bring to her new role at Pret A Manger?
    Anita McDonnell brings over two decades of experience in the food and beverage franchise industry to her new role. Her impressive track record includes roles at Domino’s and Costa Coffee.

    Who will Anita McDonnell be succeeding in her new position?
    Anita McDonnell will be succeeding Eira Jarvis, who has served Pret A Manger for thirteen years and will continue in her role till the end of the year to facilitate a smooth transition.

  • Taco Bell launches D.I.Y Taco Kit for the first time in Thailand

    Taco Bell launches D.I.Y Taco Kit for the first time in Thailand

    In response to the trend of New Normal, Taco Bell launches “D.I.Y. Taco Kit”, inspiring customers to become Mexican Chef and create Taco Bell’s signature Taco Supreme, in their own style, anytime, anywhere with the similar spicy taste as served at Taco Bell restaurant. Taco Bell’s D.I.Y. Taco Kit is available from 22 June to 31 August, 2020 at Baht 389/box. Customers can easily place their D.I.Y. Taco Kit order from foodpanda delivery service or buy at Taco Bell stores to take back home.  To win special prizes, customers have to capture their Taco Supreme and share delicious moments on Facebook: @TacoBellTH.

    Mr. Chalermchai Mahagitsiri, President and CEO of TTA and Director of Siam Taco Co., Ltd., stated that, “We have experienced on unprecedented shift in our way of life and are pushed to embrace the “new normal” practice due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  We also pay more attention to cleanliness and social distancing to keep ourselves, our colleagues and our family members safe.  This crisis triggers a dramatic adaptation in food businesses as consumers become less confident about eating outside the home. The food delivery service is gaining considerable popularity among customers, supporting by the work-from-home policy. Consequently, Taco Bell has achieved a significant increase in their online order sales.

    “In order to serve the demand for online ordering and contactless delivery, Taco Bell revolutionizes the Taco industry by initiating D.I.Y. Taco Kit special for customers in Thailand. We believe that our customers will enjoy making their own delicious-style tacos anywhere, anytime.”

    D.I.Y. Taco Kit for Taco Lovers. No waste time waiting in line at Taco Bell stores. Just unbox it, all of which come with choices of 4 crunchy hard or soft taco shells, favorite seasoned ground beef or chicken, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, hot sauce, sour cream, cheddar cheese. To make it even more delicious, one can add pico de gallo salsa and Guacamole, which do not normally put in signature Taco Supreme. All ingredients are wrapped and packed in a sealed packaging to ensure food safety.  Customers can also add more ingredients for more flavors and a lot of fun, then share their good memories on TacoBellth Facebook to win some prizes. For more update activities, news and promotions please visit Facebook: facebook.com/TacoBellTH, IG: @TacoBellTH, Twitter:  @TacoBellTH, and Line: @TacoBellTH.

    Currently, Taco Bell operates 6 branches in Thailand: The Mercury Ville @Chidlom, Siam Paragon, Central Pinklao, Samyan Mitrtown, Central Westgate, and Sukhumvit Soi 11. Every store strictly adheres to safety measures in accordance with the government policy and nationwide policy from Centre for the Administration of the Situation due to the Outbreak of the Communicable Disease Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

     

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  • Taco Bell to open store in Bangkok

    Taco Bell to open store in Bangkok

    Taco Bell Thailand is scheduled to launch in Bangkok early next year. Thoresen Thai Agencies, which also holds the Thailand franchise for Taco Bell’s sister brand Pizza Hut, is planning to open the restaurant in Mercury Ville mall on the BTS Chidlom stop. The firm has already begun scouting for employees for the outlet.

    Taco Bell’s International president Liz Williams is leading the franchise on a broad expansion campaign, with progress currently being made in India, Brazil, and Spain among others where the brand has strong franchisees.

    Thoresen Thai’s CEO Chalermchai Mahagitsiri said that Taco Bell Thailand should do well in the territory as “the strong flavours meet the palate of Asian people.”

    Taco Bell’s owner Yum Brands operates around 7000 restaurants worldwide, predominantly based in the US, bringing in US$10 billion sales per year.

  • The Lime Truck brings tacos to Suntec

    The Lime Truck brings tacos to Suntec

    Featuring fusion food, Californian chain The Lime Truck has parked one of its kitchens on wheels in Singapore – its first permanent site out of the US.

    At the PasarBella@Suntec City food hall, the stationary truck has a Mexican-inspired menu serving six varieties of taco as well as Singapore exclusives like fried chickenskin with chipotle honey drizzle and cheese. The Lime Truck also makes its own tortillas, a first for Singapore.

    There are also slushies, churros for dessert, and rice and salad bowls topped with grilled meat. There are also one-off daily specials.

    The truck initially appeared in Singapore at a pop-up event in Orchard Road three years ago as part of a charity initiative with Fiji Water, where more than 1000 tacos were sold out in two hours.

    Chef Daniel Shemtob launched The Lime Truck in 2010, expanding it from a single truck in Orange County, California, to five trucks in other cities in the state. He also has three restaurants in California, and came to cook at the truck’s Singapore launch.

    The Lime Truck won the second season of Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race in 2011 and was placed on Yahoo’s Top 10 Trucks In America list for three years running from 2012.

    “There’s a hidden Asian element to a lot of the dishes, so it’s familiar but kind of different,” says Shemtob, who picked up his cooking skills “from the streets”. He started cooking when he was about six years old, learning from YouTube, cookbooks and “just messing around in the kitchen”.

    While regulations prevent the food truck from roving the streets as it does in California, Shemtob says he hopes it can make appearances at events such as the Formula One races.

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