1969—ES-O-EN is Founded in Salem, OR

ES-O-EN Management, LLC opened its first Taco Bell in Salem, Oregon in 1969 after our founder, Stanley O. Nicolaysen, retired from the California Highway Patrol. In search of a career that would support his growing family, Stanley gave up multiple jobs, partnered with his wife, Edith, and moved their family to Oregon to found ES-O-EN. With their three sons, Tim, Carl and Duane they expanded their footprint throughout the Salem, OR area and into Idaho and Utah.

Founder Stanley Nicolaysen in front of one of his first Taco Bell Restaurants.

Today—Headquartered in Meridian, ID and rooted in the Northwest

Presently, ES-O-EN Management, LLC and its Affiliated Companies owns and operates 36 Taco Bell restaurants from Burley, ID to McMinnville, OR with 1,000+ employees. The Nicolaysen family is proud to be a part of the local communities where they live with deep roots in Oregon and a growing family in the Treasure Valley in Idaho. ES-O-EN headquarters are located in Meridian, ID. We are proud to be a 100% family-owned and operated franchisee of Taco Bell in the tradition of our father, grandfather and founder.

The Nicolaysen Family (From Back Left: Julia Rivera, Payroll and Compensation, Bret Nicolaysen, Loss Prevention and AP, Stan Nicolaysen, Co-President and COO, Stephen Nicolaysen, Co-President and CFO. From Front Left: Carl Nicolaysen, CEO, Pam Nicolaysen)

 
 

These are the Places of ES-O-EN

currently Headquartered in Meridian, ID, our footprint stretches from McMinnville, OR to Burley, ID, includes 36 locations (with more on the way) and over 1,000 employees.