Salsarita's launches national breakfast catering program

October 14, 2009

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has expanded catering beyond lunch and dinner to include a breakfast program after testing its acceptance in select markets across…

Qdoba gets new Muzak programming

October 13, 2009

Muzak, a leading provider of in-store music, messaging and branded sensory media, announced a new music solution for Qdoba Mexican Grill today. After nine…

Chipotle continues with children's menu rollout

October 6, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out its expanded children's menu to 21 central California restaurants.   The expansion was introduced in Denver in April and…

Chipotle to release Q3 results

October 5, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will release the third quarter earnings for 2009 on Oct. 22. A conference call will be held later that afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

California Tortilla launches "Get In On It" social media campaign

October 4, 2009

California Tortilla is encouraging its customers to "Get In On It" during the month of October, referring to its vast social media network. More than 100,00…

Chipotle launches kids' menu in Dallas-Fort Worth

September 30, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill will test its new kid's menu in Dallas-Fort Worth-area restaurants, the first market in the south region to test the new…

A review of Chipotle's iPhone app

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

FastCasual.com publisher Paul Barron gives his impression of Chipotle's free mobile application.

Internet Marketing and the Social Media (Slides)

Industry leaders provide vital information regarding the use of the Internet and Social Media to aid in your restaurant's growth. Download the slides from…

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Chipotle to offer free kids' meals

September 22, 2009

According to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, Chipotle will launch a new kids' menu Sunday, along with a new free kids' meal promotion.   Every Sunday between Sept. 2…

Baja Fresh opens second NYC location

September 21, 2009

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its second New York City location.   The store celebrated its opening Sept. 16 by selling $…

Steve Ells talks about Chipotle's success

September 20, 2009

Steve Ells was looking to launch a fine-dining restaurant when he opened his first Chipotle Mexican Grill. However, he found Chipotle's "food with integrity…

Chipotle announced ad contest winners

September 13, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the winners of its user-generated "My Chipotle" advertising contest. The contest asked fans to submit ads highlighting…

Chipotle to improve tomato pickers wages

September 9, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has reached an agreement with East Coast Farms, one of Florida's largest tomato growers, under which workers who…

Great American Dine Out hopes to surpass last year's success

September 3, 2009

Share Our Strength, the leading organization working to end childhood hunger in America, will hold its second annual Great American Dine Out on Sept. 20-26 in…

The Operational and Health Benefits of Beans

Beans offer restaurant operators flexibility and a lower cost, as well as providing customers with healthier options. The stable shelf life and long holding…

Qdoba Mexican Grill opens 500th restaurant

September 1, 2009

To celebrate the opening of Qdoba Mexican Grill's 500th restaurant in Centennial, Colo., Qdoba will give away free entrees to the first 500 people who enter…

Wahoo's names Tom Orbe VP

August 24, 2009

Wahoo's Fish Taco has appointed Tom Orbe as vice president, responsible for the company's franchise program. Orbe, a Wahoo's franchisee, brings extensive…

Chipotle ordering app now available

August 24, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill has made its new ordering application available on the Apple App Store. The mobile ordering app gives iPhone and iPod touch users the…

Lime Fresh hires former Starbucks official

August 23, 2009

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has hired former Starbucks director of new store development, Angela Kenyon as Lime's new VP of development to help the Lime concept…

Rubio's campaign for All-American Taco LTO deemed a success

August 23, 2009

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill and Internet presence management firm Red Door Interactive are touting the success of the recent online media campaign for Rubio's…