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Leadership

Taco John's new CEO is out to prove you can teach an old restaurant chain new tricks

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 25, 2024

Heather Neary, named chief executive of the fast-food Mexican chain earlier this year, wants to modernize the brand in and out of the restaurants.

Operations

Chipotle opens a big new restaurant in Dubai

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2024

The fast-casual burrito chain opened a 6,000-square-foot location in the city, its first in the United Arab Emirates, with international operator Alshaya Group.

Financing

Guillermo Perales jumps into a buyer's market

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2024

The franchisee of Burger King, Arby’s and other chains just acquired Freebirds World Burrito and is already working to grow the chain. And he’s got the inside track on Uncle Julio’s.

Financing

Rubio's is being sold to its lender

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2024

The fast-casual Mexican chain, which filed for bankruptcy in June, has agreed to a $40 million credit bid from a company run by the former CEO of Famous Dave’s.

Financing

With Chuy's deal, Olive Garden's owner sees a chance to get broader and younger

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 18, 2024

The challenge for Darden Restaurants will be turning the regional full-service Mexican chain into a bigger player.

Food

Taco Bell takes to the street with latest menu launch

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2024

After a successful test in October, Cheesy Street Chalupas roll out Thursday for a limited time.

Food

Bartaco parlays learnings from delivery into new catering program

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2024

The 32-unit Mexican-themed chain formalized catering by focusing on the culinary and digital experience.

Food

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries are back, fired up with a secret sauce

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 20, 2024

The Mexican fast-food chain partnered with a hot sauce company to launch Secret Aardvark Nacho Fries for a limited run.

Leadership

Taco John’s names Heather Neary CEO

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 20, 2024

Neary spent 15 years with Auntie Anne’s and most recently served as brand president at quick-service franchisee KBP Brands. She’s charged with ushering in a “new era of growth” at the Mexican fast-food chain.

Food

Chipotle brings back Chicken al Pastor, answering pleas from fans

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 11, 2024

The protein generated more requests on social media than any other LTO since its removal from the menu last August.

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