Salsarita’s acquired by former McAlister’s 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…

Chipotle 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.

Let Freedom Eat: FREEBIRDS debuts create-your-own salads

June 14, 2011

The restaurant is serving $1 beers Father's Day weekend.

Chipotle 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.

FREEBIRDS: Halfway to 100

June 8, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced the June 15 opening of its latest restaurant in Ventura, Calif., marking the company’s 50th location overall.

Top 100: Desert Moon Fresh Mex No. 77

June 5, 2011

77. Desert Moon Fresh Mex

Moe’s Southwest Grill launches retail food line

June 1, 2011

Moe’s Southwest Grill has signed an agreement with BJ's Wholesale Club to create a line of retail dips, veggies, appetizers, soups, salsas and salad dressings…

NRA 2011: Qdoba on the success of street food

Qdoba's head of strategic product development talks about street food and why it's becoming a fast-casual trend.

Jack in the Box profits drop, Qdoba up

May 18, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc.'s second quarter '11 earnings yielded a big drop in net earnings from the same period last year, from $6.8 million compared to $17.…

FREEBIRDS to open in Midland, Texas

May 4, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito will open its Midland, Texas location at the Midland Marketplace and will partner with two local charities for the event: Midland…

Burrito Boarder to open second location

May 3, 2011

St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Burrito Boarder will be opening its second location in the Carrollwood neighborhood of Tampa, this month. The first store opened in…

Rubio's names new CEO

May 2, 2011

After five years at the helm of Carlsbad, Calif.-based Rubio's Fresh Cantina, Dan Pittard is stepping down as the company's president and CEO and will be…

Top 100: Moe's Southwest Grill No. 85

May 2, 2011

85. Moe's Southwest Grill

Top 100: Boloco No. 89

April 26, 2011

89. Boloco

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announces Q1 2011 results

April 21, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Legal troubles continue for Chipotle over hiring practices

April 20, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing a criminal investigation over its hiring practices and whether the company willingly employed illegal immigrants at…

Chipotle denied U.S. Supreme Court appeal

April 19, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill was denied an appeal by the U.S. Supreme Court in relation to a 2005 lawsuit over the height of its waiting line 4-foot barriers. The…

As Chipotle Restaurateur program reaches 200, hiring practices still under fire

April 13, 2011

As Chipotle Mexican Grill’s co-CEOs Steve Ells and Monty Moran announce the promotion of the company’s 200th Restaurateur, an article was published by Reuters…

Moe's Southwest Grill executive chef earns UFPA top honors

April 12, 2011

Moe's Southwest Grill’s executive chef Dan Barash will be honored by the United Fresh Produce Association in the quick-service restaurant category for his…

Baja Fresh CEO gives away franchise on “Undercover Boss”

April 10, 2011

On April 10, Baja Fresh CEO David Kim appeared on the CBS series "Undercover Boss," and gave away one of the largest offerings in the show's history when he…