Qdoba opening HQ in San Diego

June 5, 2019

Qdoba Mexican Eats is opening its headquarters in San Diego. Named "Qdoba Flavor Central," the headquarters will serve as a hub for the culinary team to create…

Tocaya Organica opening second Arizona store

April 26, 2019

Tocaya Organica is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in big style this year with the opening of its second Arizona location.

Hackers target Chipotle customers in credential stuffing attack

April 18, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill has confirmed that it was the target of a cyberattack that resulted in a small number of its customers reporting that food orders placed…

Pancheros Mexican Grill debuts brand campaign focused on menu

April 9, 2019

Fast casual burrito chain Pancheros Mexican Grill is launching a brand campaign focused on its tortillas, burritos and queso menu offerings.

What in the world is blockchain?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Blockchain, cryptocurrency, bitcoin: These terms can often be highly confusing to those not in some level of the IT industry. Ray Wiley, CEO and co-founder of…

Chipotle goes 'plant-powered' with lifestyle bowls

March 4, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is debuting plant-powered lifestyle bowl offerings, including an organic vegan bowl and vegetarian bowl.

Go Burrito to open in downtown Johnson City

Go Burrito, a North Carolina-based restaurant, will soon open its second location on Commerce Street.

Chipotle debuts deep dive view into company history

February 12, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching what it calls an "intimate" look into the company's 25-year-history with Behind the Foil, a documentary-style digital and…

Chipotle Rose Parade float features real ingredients, Grammy-winning rock band

December 18, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill's first-ever appearance in the Rose Parade boasts a float created with real ingredients and the Grammy-winning rock band, Portugal. The…

Pancheros Mexican Grill gears up for North Carolina

November 29, 2018

Pancheros Mexican Grill plans to open three restaurants in Cary, North Carolina over the next several years. The multi-unit agreement with Cary resident…

Fajita Pete's to open 10 new Texas locations

November 14, 2018

Houston-based Fajita Pete's, which operates 10 Texas locations, will open 10 more as part of four new franchisee development agreements.

Chipotle goes big with guac

September 14, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is now offering the option to purchase a large-sized guacamole as a side, according to a press release.

Moe's Southwest Grill celebrates free queso day

September 6, 2018

Moe's Southwest Grill's ninth annual free queso day is Sept. 20, according to a press release. All fans who visit a Moe's restaurant will be treated to a…

Moe's announces chief taco officer

May 22, 2018

Moe's Southwest Grill, recently named No. 3 on the Fast Casual Top 100 list, has named Kate Munoz as the chain's "chief taco officer."

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill announces franchising

May 18, 2018

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill is seeking franchisees interested in multi-unit operations to open in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and…

Kotipizza's success driving growth of parent company's 5 fast casual brands

May 10, 2018

The largest pizza chain in Europe's Nordic nations, Finland-based Kotipizza, said it is reassigning some employees as part of an overall strategy to grow a…

Tijuana Flats opens in Florida, Virginia

May 8, 2018

Tijuana Flats has made its debut in Clearwater, Florida, and Suffolk, Virginia, according to a recent press release. Both locations opened May 7.

Chipotle posts positive Q1 earnings, full-year outlook

April 25, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, and for the first time in recent memory, the results were…

Pincho Factory names former Papa Murphy's exec as president, raises funding for expansion

April 2, 2018

Pincho Factory is reporting major growth initiatives this week, naming Jason Tipp — formerly CDO of Papa Murphy's — as its president, closing its first round…

Chipotle class action suits allege brand misled public, investors about food safety measures

July 20, 2017

One class action suit was filed, another is waiting for class certification and a third is in the wings, all alleging that Chipotle and its leadership led food…