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…

Taco Del Mar celebrates Global Forgiveness Day with free tacos

August 18, 2009

Fresh Mex chain Taco Del Mar is spreading good karma, peace and love in anticipation of Global Forgiveness Day, the company has announced. Guests can go to the…

Tijuana Flats names new CEO

August 18, 2009

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. has named chief operating officer Brian Wheeler as the company's new CEO. Former CEO Camp Fitch will now serve as chairman of…

Qdoba targets Central Ohio for growth

August 13, 2009

Now that Baja Fresh has left the Central Ohio region, Qdoba has plans to further develop the region.   According to an article in The Columbus Dispatch, Qdoba…

Salsarita's launches back-to-school promo

August 11, 2009

Fresh Mex chain Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has launched a back-to-school scratch & win promotion, the company has announced.   During August and September…

Consumer concern over sodium intake impacts product development

August 11, 2009

Americans love sodium, but many consumers are starting to pay more attention to their intake, according to new research from consumer, product and market…

California Tortilla rated best value in Zagat guide

August 9, 2009

California Tortilla has been named among the top 5 in the "Best Buys: Bang for Buck" category in the 2010 Zagat survey released last week. This is in addition…

Qdoba parent Q3 net down 34%

August 4, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Qdoba Mexican Grill, has reported that systemwide same-store sales at Qdoba were down 2.8 percent in the third quarter…