Chipotle to announce Q2 results

June 18, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2012 financial results July 19, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Chipotle hosting two 'Cultivate' festivals

June 11, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the two locations for its Cultivate Food, Ideas & Music Festivals for 2012. Denver, the burrito chain's birthplace…

Moe's Southwest Grill heads to Big Apple

June 6, 2012

Moe’s Southwest Grill opened its newest location at the Angola Travel Plaza in New York on June 1. The move to offer travelers along the New York Thruway marks…

California Tortilla starts “Best Summer Ever” ticket Tuesdays

May 30, 2012

California Tortilla has announced an extension of its long-term partnership with concert promoters I.M.P. to include “Ticket Tuesday” giveaways of free concert…

2012 Top 100: Chipotle Mexican Grill No. 6

May 22, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle shares drop after SEC joins hiring investigation

May 21, 2012

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill dropped nearly 2 percent May 21 after the reported news of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission joining an…

SEC joins Chipotle hiring probe

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Chipotle received a subpoena from the SEC May 17 requesting information in regard to its hiring practices.

2012 Top 100: Freebirds World Burrito No. 5

May 18, 2012

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FREEBIRDS opens latest California unit

May 14, 2012

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced its opening in Elk Grove, Calif., bringing the number of locations in California to 14. To celebrate, FREEBIRDS will give…

FREEBIRDS to celebrate Mother's Day with nacho giveaway

May 8, 2012

FREEBIRDS World Burrito is inviting guests to “Nacho Mama” this Mother’s Day. Customers who bring in anyone who claims to be their mother on Mother’s Day, May…

California Tortilla marks 25-month sales streak

May 1, 2012

California Tortilla has announced their 25th consecutive month of sales growth. The record-setting streak measures month-to-month growth in sales across the…

Chipotle to offer graduation gift cards to college seniors

May 1, 2012

From now through June 30, 2012, Chipotle is offering a college graduate gift card promotion at locations in the U.S. and Canada. If a customer purchases a $3…

Chipotle reports 12% comps increase in Q1

April 22, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Moe's Southwest Grill launches mobile ordering app

April 18, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill has announced the launch of a nationwide mobile and online ordering solution in partnership with app design company Splick–it.

2012 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

FastCasual.com's seventh annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and…

Fast Casual releases 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers ranks the top concepts, people, technology, menu and innovation trends that impacted the segment in 2011.

Chipotle, Creative Artists Agency win 2012 GRANDY Award

April 12, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill and CAA Marketing, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), have been awarded the 2012 GRANDY Award for the animated short film…

Baja Fresh appoints new CEO

April 8, 2012

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, operated by fast casual franchisor Fresh Enterprises LLC, which also operates La Salsa Mexican Grill and Canyons Burger, has…

Panchero's Mexican Grill promo: Save Bobs

April 6, 2012

Pancheros Mexican Grill is out to save Bob. Once one of the most common names in the country, “Bob” has been decreasing in popularity since the 1970s. In honor…

Salsarita's adds 'house burrito' to the menu

April 1, 2012

Salsarita's has announced the launch of its first new menu item under the new leadership of Phil Friedman and Larry Reinstein, who took over the chain in 2011.