Qdoba adds finance exec to board of directors

November 19, 2020

Qdoba has named finance and investment management executive, Michael A. Jackson, to its board of directors.

Qdoba reveals floor plans options

October 21, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats has introduced a variety of restaurant formats including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated…

Qdoba names former PepsiCo exec as CMO

October 12, 2020

Qdoba has named former PepsiCo executive Jeannie Cho as CMO, where she will lead the chain's marketing and brand strategy, said Keith Guilbault, CEO of…

Qdoba scoops up former Potbelly exec

October 1, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats has hired franchising industry veteran Peter Ortiz as VP of franchise development, where he is directing the 730-unit brand's franchise…

Qdoba ready to grow

September 23, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats has launched a franchise initiative focused on building out regions in Arizona, Southern California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Nevada, New…

Qdoba testing cauliflower rice

September 11, 2020

Qdoba is testing Mexican Cauliflower Mash in 23 restaurants in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Marketed as a low-carb alternative to rice, the mash…

Qdoba promotes operations director to VP role

August 19, 2020

Qdoba has promoted Director of Operations Eric Williams to vice president of franchise and license operations, where he will help franchisees run their…

Qdoba to offer contactless payment with FreedomPay

July 21, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats entered a deal with FreedomPay to roll out contactless payment across its 730 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Qdoba deferring franchise royalty fees

March 20, 2020

To help its franchisees stay afloat during COVID-19, Qdoba Mexican Eats, which has more than 730 locations in the U.S. and Canada, is offering a royalty…

Qdoba, California Tortilla upping their app games

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

California Tortilla and Qdoba have launched mobile app upgrades.

Former Dickey's exec joins Qdoba franchise team

January 23, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats has hired Mitchell Lee as its director of franchise development.

Qdoba opening across Canada

August 29, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats is continuing its expansion across Canada through an agreement with multi-unit operator, Burgess Enterprise. The five-unit deal will bring…

Qdoba signs multiunit deal for Alabama, Georgia

June 28, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats has tapped multiunit operator Premier Queso Kings LLC to open up to 20 units in and around the Atlanta area and across the state of…

Quiznos, Taco Del Mar snag former Qdoba culinary expert

May 3, 2019

Rego Restaurant Group, which owns Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, has hired Chef Mike Gieseman, as its director of Culinary and Innovation. Gieseman, who was manager…

3 eating trends elevating spring menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In-season produce, healthful eating and a case of the munchies are driving the season's menu additions.

Get your Smooch on this Valentine's Day with QDOBA for a Kiss

Score a free entree with a kiss and the purchase of an entree on Feb. 14th and donate to No Kid Hungry.

Qdoba names CEO, CFO

May 15, 2018

Qdoba has named Keith Guilbault its CEO and Susan Daggett its CFO, following its March 2018 acquisition by Apollo Global Management from Jack in the Box.

Qdoba sold for $305M

March 22, 2018

Jack in the Box Inc. has sold Qdoba Restaurant Corp. for approximately $305 million to Apollo Global Management, according to a company press release. Qdoba…

Will Jack in the Box sell Qdoba?

May 18, 2017

"Below our expectations," is how Jack in the Box Inc. Chairman and CEO Lenny Comma described the compay's Q2 performance, according to a news release. Comma…

Qdoba same-store sales increase 14 percent in Q1

February 18, 2015

Qdoba Mexican Grill reported a 14 percent same –store sales increase system-wide in Q1 2015, with a 12.9 percent increase for company-owned stores and a 15.…