Chipotle net up 46 percent in Q1

April 22, 2009

DENVER — Comparable-store sales at Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants increased 2.2 percent in the company's first quarter, ending March 31, the company has…

Costa Vida partners with Mom It Forward and Yehu

April 16, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Costa Vida has announced its participation in the Mom It Forward for Kenya fundraiser to help reduce poverty in Kenya. Customers present the…

Secret password promo propels California Tortilla sales

April 16, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla has given away more than 800 free tacos to customers who say a secret password only communicated to them through Facebook…

Chipotle to announce Q1 results

April 8, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2009 financial results on April 22 at 5 p.m.

Panchero's launches catering program

April 7, 2009

CORALVILLE, Iowa — Panchero's Mexican Grill has announced the debut of its new catering program.   Launched on April 2, the Panchero's catering program…

Qdoba Mexican Grill implements Fortinet security solution

April 5, 2009

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Network security provider Fortinet has announced that Qdoba Mexican Grill has deployed Fortinet's FortiGate multi-threat appliances for…

Chipotle intros smaller portions, lowers prices

April 1, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has started a test of new menu items in its Denver-area restaurants. The menu changes are the most significant Chipotle…

California Tortilla adds teriyaki burrito and bowl for Q2

March 31, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla has updated their limited-time offer menu for the company's second quarter with the launch of the Teriyaki Burrito and…

Newsletters, intranet keep franchisees up to speed

How a variety of communication tools can connect brands to their outposts.

Restaurant Report Card rates restaurants' healthy options

March 29, 2009

Men's Health: The authors of the book "Eat This, Not That! For Kids," David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding, have released a Restaurant Report Card for a variety…

California Tortilla launches social-networking promo

March 29, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Throughout the month of April, California Tortilla will announce secret passwords through one of their social networking vehicles that…

Costa Vida opens in American Fork, Utah

March 25, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Costa Vida, known for its Baja-inspired menu offerings, has announced the opening of its newest location in American Fork, Utah. Costa Vida…

Rubio's comps decrease while revenue rises

March 23, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 28, 2008.   For the quarter…

California Tortilla wins gold "Addy" award

March 22, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla took home a Gold "Addy" Award from the Ad Club of Metropolitan Washington on March 19. The award recognizes the popular…

Sen. Mick Mulvaney latest Salsarita's franchisee

March 22, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — South Carolina's District 16 Sen. Mick Mulvaney plans to open a Salsarita's Fresh Cantina location in South Charlotte's Blakeney area this…

2007 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Chipotle stays ahead of the pack.

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Lime Fresh Mexican Grill opens in Midtown Miami

March 18, 2009

MIAMI, Fla. — Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has opened a location in Midtown Miami, the fifth location for the Fla.-based chain.   The Midtown Miami location will…

Rubio's to announce Q4, year-end results

March 16, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. will host a conference call March 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. Pacific time to discuss fourth quarter and full year 200…

California Tortilla launches Buddy Rewards

March 5, 2009

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla began a new initiative to reward loyal customers for getting their friends to try the brand. Any Burrito Elito cardholder…

Chipotle to present at investor conference

March 4, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that the company will be presenting at the 30th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 10 at…