Pappasito's Cantina

Operations

After nearly 50 years, Pappas Restaurants is still keeping it in the family

The Houston institution remains proudly family-owned and intent on doing things its own unique way.

Operations

Self-driving car doesn't shield Pappas Restaurants from a liquor liability suit

The multi-concept operator is being sued for $21 million for allegedly over-serving a patron whose car was supposed to drive him home.

The stores represent 10% of the family’s holdings in its hometown of Houston.

Chains are establishing new roles and responsibilities as dining rooms reopen.

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The Pappas Restaurants’ brand is known for its lively atmosphere

The Mexican category overall saw sales increase by 0.9% to $18 billion and units by 4.1%, to 12,656.

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