Parents magazine rates best fast casuals

June 17, 2009

Corner Bakery Cafe, Fazoli's, Noodles & Company, Taco Del Mar and others made the Parents magazine list of Top 10 Best Fast Casual Restaurants in 2009. …

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana investors sell common stock

June 15, 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent Company of Carrols Corp., has announced that its long-time institutional investors, funds managed by…

Panchero's opens in two new markets: Calif. and Maryland

June 15, 2009

CORALVILLE, Iowa — Panchero's Mexican Grill has announced the opening of its premier restaurants in California and Maryland, in the cities of San Diego and…

California Tortilla launches kids activity book

June 8, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Kids will eat for free June 10 at California Tortilla as the brand introduces its first kids activity book. For each adult entree purchased, a…

Larry Destro named Taco Del Mar president

May 27, 2009

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has announced the appointment of Larry Destro as its new president and CEO. He is based out of Taco Del Mar's corporate office in…

Consumers name Moe's Southwest Grill next 'It' brand

May 27, 2009

Smallbusiness.aol.com: Moe's Southwest Grill, Not Your Average Joe's, Which Wich and El Pollo Loco were just a few of the franchise brands named by consumers…

Sales increase 32% during California Tortilla's Pop Tart Day promo

May 26, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla's annual Pop-Tart Day sales increased 32 percent over the previous six Wednesdays, the company has announced. The…

Rubio's partners with Share our Strength

May 26, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill and Share Our Strength have announced the All-American Moment fundraiser to raise awareness and money in support…

La Salsa Fresh opens latest Missouri location

May 25, 2009

CYPRESS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Kirkwood, Mo. The new 3,000-square-foot location is…

Costa Vida adds Arizona location

May 18, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Fresh Mex chain Costa Vida is opening its newest location in Queen Creek, Ariz., at 21152 E. Rittenhouse Road, the company has announced.

Chipotle expands local produce program

May 17, 2009

DENVER, Colo. — Chipotle Mexican Grill will expand its local produce program this summer, purchasing at least 35 percent of at least one bulk produce item in…

Qdoba comps down 2.3% for Q2

May 13, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has reported same-store sales at company Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants were down 2.3 percent for the second quarter ended…

Technomic report: Fast casual chains grew 10% in 2008

May 12, 2009

CHICAGO — According to a new report by foodservice consultants Technomic, sales for the Top 100 fast casual chains grew 10.8 percent, totaling $16.7 billion…

California Tortilla adds 'golden tickets' to latest promo palette

May 12, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla will up the ante for the 15th installment of its Annual Pop-Tart Day celebration. On May 20, all customers will receive a…

Chipotle launches 'My Chipotle' ad campaign

May 10, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched a comprehensive advertising campaign to increase awareness of the 60,000-plus various food combinations available…

Writer asks: Is Chipotle the next Starbucks?

May 10, 2009

Motley Fool: A few recent similarities between Starbucks and Chipotle begs the question: Is Chipotle becoming the next Starbucks?   One similarity: Starbucks…

Rubio's rolls out all-American taco

May 5, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the introduction of its new All-American Taco, featuring a char-grilled, beef patty seasoned with…

Chipotle founder to sit on NRA Show keynote panel

Steve Ells will participate in the interactive keynote panel, the first of its kind for NRA Show organizers, attendees.

Salsarita's launches ‘Cinco for Cinco' promotion

May 4, 2009

CHARLPOTTE, N.C. — Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a special Cinco promotion. From May 1-8 a large burrito, large quesadilla…

Chipotle to present at Robert W. Baird conference

April 29, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that the company will be presenting at the Robert W. Baird Growth Stock Conference on May 13, 2009, at the…