Slim Chickens breaking into Florida market

February 13, 2020

Slim Chickens is opening its first Florida location this spring at 300 W. 23rd St. in Panama City and is part of the brand's recent 10-unit franchise agreement…

Chipotle surges in Q4 with strong same-store sales, digital enhancements

February 5, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported strong earnings growth during the fourth quarter, as the restaurant chain continued to boost existing sales, opened…

Cook's Tortas jumps into franchising with Fransmart's help

December 3, 2019

Fast casual Mexican sandwich brand,Cook's Tortas, is launching a franchise program with the help of development company, Fransmart.

Chipotle prepping for Boorito time, running low on carne asada LTO

October 28, 2019

This year, like for the past 19 years, Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Halloween with its "Boorito" event which offers discounts to customers wearing a…

Garbanzo Mediterranean debuts enhanced store design

October 25, 2019

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean is debuting an enhanced restaurant design in the city's suburb.

Chipotle debuts free Sunday delivery, 'things you borrow' kit

September 6, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering free delivery on Sundays through the rest of the month and launching a "borrowing" kit in select markets, all in honor of…

Tijuana Flats aims to help Florida families eliminate $1M in medical debt

August 13, 2019

Tex-Mex fast casual Tijuana Flats is eliminating more than $1 million in medical debt for more than 1,000 residents and families in the Greater Orlando area.

Qdoba opening HQ in San Diego

June 5, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats is opening its headquarters in San Diego. Named "Qdoba Flavor Central," the headquarters will serve as a hub for the culinary team to create…

Tocaya Organica opening second Arizona store

April 26, 2019

Tocaya Organica is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in big style this year with the opening of its second Arizona location.

Hackers target Chipotle customers in credential stuffing attack

April 18, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill has confirmed that it was the target of a cyberattack that resulted in a small number of its customers reporting that food orders placed…

Pancheros Mexican Grill debuts brand campaign focused on menu

April 9, 2019

Fast casual burrito chain Pancheros Mexican Grill is launching a brand campaign focused on its tortillas, burritos and queso menu offerings.

What in the world is blockchain?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Blockchain, cryptocurrency, bitcoin: These terms can often be highly confusing to those not in some level of the IT industry. Ray Wiley, CEO and co-founder of…

Chipotle goes 'plant-powered' with lifestyle bowls

March 4, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is debuting plant-powered lifestyle bowl offerings, including an organic vegan bowl and vegetarian bowl.

Go Burrito to open in downtown Johnson City

Go Burrito, a North Carolina-based restaurant, will soon open its second location on Commerce Street.

Chipotle debuts deep dive view into company history

February 12, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching what it calls an "intimate" look into the company's 25-year-history with Behind the Foil, a documentary-style digital and…

Chipotle Rose Parade float features real ingredients, Grammy-winning rock band

December 18, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill's first-ever appearance in the Rose Parade boasts a float created with real ingredients and the Grammy-winning rock band, Portugal. The…

Pancheros Mexican Grill gears up for North Carolina

November 29, 2018

Pancheros Mexican Grill plans to open three restaurants in Cary, North Carolina over the next several years. The multi-unit agreement with Cary resident…

Fajita Pete's to open 10 new Texas locations

November 14, 2018

Houston-based Fajita Pete's, which operates 10 Texas locations, will open 10 more as part of four new franchisee development agreements.

Chipotle goes big with guac

September 14, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is now offering the option to purchase a large-sized guacamole as a side, according to a press release.

Moe's Southwest Grill celebrates free queso day

September 6, 2018

Moe's Southwest Grill's ninth annual free queso day is Sept. 20, according to a press release. All fans who visit a Moe's restaurant will be treated to a…