Qdoba announces executive hires

October 4, 2007

DENVER — Denver-based Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the appointment of Lisa Dahl, as the company's chief financial officer, and John Dikos, as manager of…

Chipotle to announce 3Q results

October 2, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced that it will host a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2007 financial results at 5 p.m. EST Oct. 30…

Taco Del Mar to expand in central California

September 18, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar soon will introduce its third Fresno location and its first restaurants in Visalia and Tulare.   "People are thrilled by what they're…

Moe's intros fajita burrito LTO

September 17, 2007

ATLANTA — Moe's Southwest Grill has launched its Fajita Burrito, available through Oct. 31, 2007.   The Fajita Burrito consists of grilled onions and…

Taco Del Mar to expand into New England

September 13, 2007

SEATTLE — New England-area Subway franchisee Brenda Bohinc has signed on to be a master developer with Mexican concept Taco Del Mar.   Bohinc's territory…

Baja Fresh expands menu

September 9, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced its expanded menu options, including two beef burritos, two shrimp burritos, fire-roasted…

Super Mex to focus growth in fast-casual segment

September 9, 2007

Orange County Register: Super Mex, a 13-unit Long Beach chain with a large presence in Orange County, said it plans to focus its future growth in the…

Chipotle co-sponsors Slipstream Cycling Team

September 4, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has signed on as co-title sponsor of the Slipstream Cycling Team, to be known as the Slipstream/Chipotle Professional Cycling…

Christopher Smith joins Mission Burritos as SVP

September 3, 2007

HOUSTON — Mexican Restaurants Inc. has announced the appointment of Christopher Smith as senior vice president for Mission Burritos.   Smith formerly served…

Qdoba intros shredded pork, ancho chile barbecue sauce

September 3, 2007

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the nationwide addition of seasoned shredded pork to its menu.   Additionally, Qdoba has created an Ancho Chile…

Focus Brands, Roark Capital complete Moe's purchase

August 29, 2007

ATLANTA — Focus Brands, an Atlanta-based franchisor and affiliate of Roark Capital, has announced the completion of the previously announced purchase of Moe's…

Chipotle, Farm Aid partner

August 26, 2007

DENVER — On Aug. 29, 2007, Chipotle Mexican Grill will donate proceeds from sales of its items made with naturally raised pork, beef and chicken to Farm Aid, a…

Craig Hopkins joins Baja Fresh as franchise development VP

August 13, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Craig Hopkins has joined Baja Fresh as its vice president of franchise development and real estate, the company announced.   …

Baja Fresh keeps Nacho Burrito

August 12, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced that it will keep the Nacho Burrito, introduced in May 2007, on its menu full-time.   The…

Qdoba comps increase

August 7, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Comparable-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc.'s Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants increased 5 percent in the third quarter ended July 8.

Chipotle sets up CIA scholarships

August 6, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has established the Chipotle Mexican Grill Annual Scholarship beginning in the 2007-08 academic year.   The…

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…