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Carrols Restaurant Group debt reduction improves bottom line
November 2, 2009
Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27. The company operates…
read nowRubio's sets Q3 2009 conference call
October 28, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. will hold a conference call Nov. 4, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2009. …
read nowNew fast casual concept to open at Forth Worth Stock Show
October 25, 2009
Reata, a Fort Worth, Texas, based Mexican restaurant, has announced its intentions to open a fast casual concept at next year's Stock Show, according to the…
read nowChipotle third quarter revenue up nearly 14%
October 22, 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill's revenue increase of 13.8 percent was attributable to the opening of restaurants not in the comparable base and a 2.7 percent increase…
read nowChipotle wants to convert to single-stock class
October 21, 2009
According to an article in the Denver Business Journal, Chipotle will ask its shareholders to agree to single class of common-stock conversion. The…
read nowAbundant Brands acquires Bajio Mexican Grill
October 20, 2009
American Fork, Utah-based Abundant Brands has acquired the fast casual concept Bajio Mexican Grill from Franchise Brands, a subsidiary of Doctor's Associates…
read nowChipotle plans solar power initiative
October 19, 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced its plan to partner with Houston-based Standard Renewable Energy (SRE) to install solar panels on approximately 7…
read nowRubio's receives $80 million buyout offer
October 18, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. said it received an unsolicited offer from an investor group to buy the company for about $80 million. The company said the group…
read nowWahoo's Fish Taco opens second college location
October 18, 2009
Wahoo's Fish Taco has opened a new franchise location at the University of California, Irvine, at the student center. Menu items include the Maui Bowl, Banzai…
read nowSalsarita'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…
read nowQdoba 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…
read nowChipotle 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…
read nowChipotle 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.
read nowCalifornia 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…
read nowChipotle 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…
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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.
read nowInternet Marketing and the Social Media (Slides)
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download nowChipotle 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…
read nowBaja 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 $…
read nowSteve 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…
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