Franchising

Pancheros Mexican Grill bringing 'perfect' burrito to Peoria location

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July 28, 2021

Pancheros Mexican Grill, a fast casual restaurant known for its burritos, burrito bowls and queso, opened this week at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie, in Peoria, Illinois, according to a company press release.

The restaurant, at 5201 W. War Memorial Dr., is owned by franchisees Chase and Dana Brower, along with Peoria native Thaddeus Chamberlain and wife Karla.

"We know that many locals are already fans of Pancheros, so opening a restaurant in Peoria seemed like the perfect business opportunity," Chase Brower said in the release. "This store has been a long time in the making and we couldn't be more excited to open. Our team can't wait to serve the best burritos in town!"

The brand's pursuit to build the "perfect" burrito started in 1992 when Pancheros founder Rodney Anderson opened his first restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa.

"Since 2004, we've been able to share our business model with franchisees like Chase and Dana Brower, who have a passion for bringing Burritos Better Built to their local communities," Rodney Anderson, president and founder of Pancheros, said in the release. "I know that the people of Peoria will appreciate their commitment to serving the community."

In addition to burritos, Pancheros serves burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads, along with chips and queso and limited-time offerings. Pancheros, founded in 1992, has expanded to 69 locations across 12 states. The company is headquartered in Coralville, Iowa.