California Tortilla to celebrate 13 years

September 17, 2008

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla is celebrating its 13th birthday Sept. 24, with an open-to-the-public party in all of its stores.   The first 50 customers…

Chipotle CEO addresses Q3 results

September 11, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced a preliminary view of third quarter results. Details for the full three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2008…

Taco Del Mar names new president

September 9, 2008

BlueMauMau: Taco Del Mar's co-founder has stepped down as the company's CEO and chairman. Kevin Hansen, chief operations officer, will lead the company in the…

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Moe's intros grain-fed pulled pork

September 3, 2008

ATLANTA — Grain-fed pulled pork is joining marinated grilled chicken, steak, tofu, ground beef and fish to become the sixth protein option at Moe's Southwest…

California Tortilla in effort to save Superman landmark

September 1, 2008

WASHINGTON D.C. — Fast casual chain California Tortilla has partnered with bestselling author Brad Meltzer launch his new philanthropic website…

Moe's opens 400th location

August 25, 2008

ATLANTA — On Aug. 28, 2008, Moe's Southwest Grill will open its 400th location in Plant City, Fla.   The Plant City Moe's will be the seventh location for…

Del Taco kicks off employee recipe contest

August 25, 2008

LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Del Taco has announced the kick off of its second annual Golden Taco Recipe contest. The contest is a chance for Taco Del employees to…

California Tortilla donates to Make-A-Wish

August 20, 2008

ROCKVILLE, Md. — East Coast fast casual chain California Tortilla has donated 4,000 Kids' Meals, valued at $20,000, to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the…

Salsarita's names SVP of marketing and operations

August 20, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Salsarita's Inc. has named Charles Bruce as its new senior vice president of marketing and operations, effective immediately.   Bruce has…

Qdoba selects Amalgamated as new ad agency

August 18, 2008

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has selected New York-based Amalgamated as its new advertising agency of record. Amalgamated will work with Qdoba on new…

Super Mex opens first fast casual location

August 11, 2008

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Long Beach, Calif.-based Super Mex Restaurants Inc. has announced the grand opening of its first Super Mex fast-casual restaurant in…

Mexican Restaurants Inc. revenue increases

August 11, 2008

HOUSTON — Mexican Restaurants Inc. has announced its financial results for the company's 2008 second quarter ended June 29, 2008.   For the second quarter…

Rubio's net falls 33 percent

August 6, 2008

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Comparable-store sales at Rubio's Restaurants Inc. decreased 3.9 percent for the company's second quarter ended June 29, 2008, compared with…

Qdoba parent announces Q3 earnings

August 5, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc., which also operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill through a wholly owned subsidiary, reported a 13.3 percent drop in net…

Carrols Restaurant Group reports Q2 results

August 4, 2008

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., which operates the restaurant brands Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana and Burger King, has announced net income was…

Rubios announces Q2 conference call

August 3, 2008

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has announced it will host a conference call on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss…

Costa Vida launches summer menu items

July 23, 2008

Salt Lake City — Costa Vida has announced the introduction of its Raspberry Chipotle Chicken burrito or salad, created by executive chef David Prows.

Chipotle comps up 7%

July 23, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Rubio's intros grilled gourmet tacos

July 22, 2008

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the premiere of Grilled Gourmet Tacos, created in celebration of the chain's 25th anniversary. …