Welcome! We are proud to be a family-operated business owning and operating Taco Bell restaurants in Ohio for over four decades. By family-operated, we mean that every member of our team--from hourly crew member to seasoned restaurant general manager; from administrative assistant to district manager--is treated like family. That standard was laid down from our very humble beginnings. Mike Kentris was the child of Greek immigrants who came to this country for a chance at a better life. He learned the value of hard work early on, and had an entrepreneurial spirit that led to him owning everything from a truck stop to a chain of Burger Chefs in the 1970's. Unfortunately, the restaurant chain could not compete with McDonald's and Burger King, and Mike ended up losing everything when they failed.

In 1981, at the age of 60, armed with iron will and a lot of wisdom, Mike fought back and became a Taco Bell restaurant general manager in Findlay, Ohio. When the opportunity to purchase both Findlay stores presented itself, Mike enthusiastically approached his son, George, a young attorney raising his family in Findlay, about buying them. An energetic, hard-working risk-taker, George didn't hesitate. And so, partnering with a milkshake deliveryman whose father-in-law was a successful banker, father and son set out on the journey that would change their lives forever. Over the years, Mike, George and their partners opened new restaurants throughout Ohio. They had faith in the Taco Bell brand and a business philosophy that ensured their success. "I believe we follow the gold standard of franchise organizations by continually investing in our assets. And those include people and facilities, the things that are critical to our success. Ultimately, it's people that make the difference," George said. This tenet has led to great successes for the company and its employees.

Many of the people in this Taco Bell family have been with the company almost since its inception. We have at least twelve employees with more than twenty years tenure. We support our employees in their educational endeavors by offering financial assistance through the Tacos and Tuition program. The company has also celebrated the successes of restaurant general managers with cruises and trips to the Caribbean, Dominican Republic and Miami Beach. Consistently earning high scores in operational metrics and being awarded the Golden Bell "Best of the Best" in numerous restaurants is further evidence of the company's commitment to being a leader among quick service restaurants.

The love of the Taco Bell brand was instilled in George's children. In 2010, George’s daughters, Emily Music and Annie Arthur, and son-in-law, Matthew Arthur, became his new business partners and fellow franchisees. Together, they expanded the Taco Bell business in Columbus, Ohio and central WA. Since George’s death, his kids have carried on his legacy and look forward to the future generations joining the beloved family business. With growth comes exciting change and opportunity, and the Kentris Taco Bell family looks forward to spreading our love for Taco Bell to employees and customers for years to come.