Baja Fresh, Service Intelligence partner for service review

August 5, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has partnered with Service Intelligence, a North American provider of mystery shopping, customer survey and…

Chipotle CEO sells shares

August 5, 2007

Panchero's opens first N.C. location

August 2, 2007

The Business Journal: The first Panchero's Mexican Grill in North Carolina has opened there, with 10 more locations expected to open throughout the state in…

Chipotle net up 76 percent

July 31, 2007

DENVER — Same-store sales at company-owned Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. locations increased nearly 12 percent for the second quarter ended June 30, the company…

R&I announces 2007 Consumers' Choice winners

July 30, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study.   In the study, more than…

Qdoba Mexican Grill goes trans-fat free

July 25, 2007

DENVER  — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced that its frying oil contains zero artificial trans fats per serving and has been implemented in Qdoba restaurants…

Chipotle to announce 2Q results

July 23, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2007 financial results July 31, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. …

Tavistock acquires Freebirds World Burrito

July 22, 2007

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Emeryville-based Tavistock Restaurants has announced the acquisition of Freebirds World Burrito, the Texas-based fresh fast-casual…

Baja Fresh signs Coca-Cola deal

July 18, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Fast-casual restaurant operator Baja Fresh has signed a 5-year beverage contract with The Coca-Cola Co.   Under the terms of the…

Taco Del Mar intros Mojito Burrito

July 12, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar announced it has added the Mojito Burrito back to its menu, after previously offering it as a limited-time, seasonal item in 2006. …

California Tortilla to celebrate National Pop-Tart Day

July 9, 2007

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla is celebrating the 13th Annual Pop-Tart Day. On July 18, all customers will receive a free Kellogg's Pop-Tart.   The…

Baja Fresh debuts new LTO salsas

July 1, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has introduced its new Molcajete and Mango salsas, available for a limited time only.

Taco Del Mar signs deal with satellite radio

June 27, 2007

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Taco Del Mar has selected Applied Media Technologies Corporation to provide in-store music and commercial sound equipment for its…

Moe's intros the Chicken Club Quesadilla

June 19, 2007

ATLANTA — Moe's Southwest Grill has introduced its first limited time offer — the Chicken Club Quesadilla.   The new LTO combines the choice of chicken, steak…

Baja Fresh hires new director of operations, general counsel

June 13, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, has announced the hiring of Jim Hicks as the company's new Director of Operations Services and Michael Conway…

Salsarita's, Baker Bros. sign with Quantified Marketing Group

June 12, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando-based Quantified Marketing Group (QMG), a full-service restaurant consulting and public relations firm, added eight new clients during…

Qdoba intros Chicken Mango Salad

June 11, 2007

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the nationwide rollout of its Chicken Mango Salad. The salad is a blend of mango salsa with a lime vinaigrette…

Chipotle sponsors great burrito hunt

June 10, 2007

Daily Herald (Naperville, Ill.): Chipotle Mexican Grill has sponsered a Great Burrito Hunt in Naperville, Ill.   Thirty fake Chipotle burritos have been hidden…

Chipotle, Envysion partner for Web-based VMS

June 3, 2007

BOULDER, Colo. — Envysion Inc., provider of advanced video services for improved business processes, June 4 announced it has been selected by Chipotle Mexican…

Taco del Mar takes over Tennessee

May 30, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has signed an area development agreement for the Knoxville, Tenn., market with franchise developer Joddi Thomley.   Thomley has been…