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Jim Mizes named president of FREEBIRDS
September 20, 2011
Jim Mizes has been named the new president for FREEBIRDS World Burrito. Mizes has helped grow several multi-unit food service concepts including Jamba Juice…
read nowQdoba's Queso Quest rolls out in Chicago
August 29, 2011
Qdoba Mexican Grill has teamed up with Chicago comedian Joey Dundale to launch the Queso Quest in the Windy City.
read nowMoe's, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation form charitable partnership
August 17, 2011
Moe’s Southwest Grill has announced a major fundraising campaign through the restaurant chain’s national charitable partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes…
read nowQdoba's same-store sales up
August 10, 2011
Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Qdoba Mexican Grill and Jack in the Box, released its financial report for the third quarter 2011, ended July 10, which…
read nowMoe's rolls out new Taco Stacks
August 10, 2011
The giant Homewrecker burrito at Moe’s Southwest Grill finally has an adversary: Moe’s new Taco Stacks. Weighing in at just over 1 pound, this limited-time…
read nowFREEBIRDS continues on expansion track
August 10, 2011
FREEBIRDS World Burrito continues to blaze new expansion trails with the opening of two locations in Texas, bringing the system-wide total of restaurants to 54.
read nowBoloco restaurants become GRA 2-star certified
July 24, 2011
In March 2008, boloco became the first fast casual chain in New England to become a Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). But…
read nowRuby Tuesday to focus on development of Lime Fresh
July 24, 2011
In Ruby Tuesday’s fourth quarter 2011 earnings report, the company said it will continue to make progress on the development of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill. The…
read nowQdoba tests whole wheat tortillas, retails salsa
July 20, 2011
Qdoba Mexican Grill is testing whole wheat tortillas at all of the chain's greater Seattle and Portland, Ore.-area locations (excluding SEATAC). Available now…
read nowFREEBIRDS opens two locations in Dallas-Fort Worth
July 19, 2011
FREEBIRDS World Burrito will open two new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: the first, July 21 at Rockwell Plaza and the second in Grapevine on July 27.
read nowPancheros announces corporate changes
July 13, 2011
Panchero’s Mexican Grill has announced the hiring of Barry Nelson as the company’s new vice president of operations. Nelson brings more than 25 years of…
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Oh baby: Chipotle names Wrap What You Love winner
June 30, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill's 18th anniversary promotion, encouraging customers to wrap what they love in gold foil, has named a 4-day-old baby, appropriately…
read nowSetting the mood: Qdoba showcasing independent musicians
June 27, 2011
Qdoba Mexican Grill and Touch, the design team of Muzak, recently acquired by Mood Media, have partnered to promote rising independent music talent.
read nowRubios signs technology deal with Radiant Systems
June 20, 2011
Radiant Systems Inc. has signed a new agreement with Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill to implement the Aloha solution and Radiant hardware across many of its sites…
read nowTin Star rolls out Healthy Stars menu
June 20, 2011
Tin Star has rolled out its new “Healthy Stars” menu at all Tin Star locations. With the partnership of Coach Oscar, a Dallas and Plano, Texas-based fitness…
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Salsaritas acquired by former McAlisters CEO
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Former McAlister’s Deli president and CEO Phil Friedman has acquired the Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina restaurant chain. The chain has 80 stores across 19 states…
read nowChipotle invests in immigration probe legal team
June 19, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired a team of attorneys to help the company navigate a federal investigation into its hiring practices.
read nowLet Freedom Eat: FREEBIRDS debuts create-your-own salads
June 14, 2011
The restaurant is serving $1 beers Father's Day weekend.
read nowChipotle to announce Q2 results
June 12, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time July 19 to discuss second quarter 2011 financial results.
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