Pollo Tropical

Operations

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana parent works to stem sales slide

Fiesta Restaurant Group is hoping value menus, catering and delivery will boost revenue after a rough Q3.

Leadership

Fiesta Restaurant Group names industry vet to CMO post

Hope Diaz previously worked for Popeyes and Burger King.

Leadership

Fiesta Restaurant Group hires industry vet for CFO post

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 22, 2019

Dirk Montgomery has served as chief financial officer for Hooters International and Bloomin’ Brands.

Operations

Competition, especially from Chipotle, is hurting Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, CEO says

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 08, 2019

Parent company Fiesta Restaurant Group reported a decrease in same-store sales and traffic during Q2 for both brands.

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Pollo Tropical

May 03, 2019

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Financing

Why Pollo Tropical suddenly struggled

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2018

The chain’s move into Texas proved to be a disaster, and it has since pulled back to its Florida roots, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Fiesta Restaurant Group to shutter 23 units

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 20, 2018

The closures include all Pollo Tropical units in the Atlanta area and some in Florida, as well as nine Taco Cabanas in Texas.

Operations

Fiesta Restaurant Group stock drops after earnings shortfall

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 06, 2018

The parent company of Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical lagged behind analyst expectations and saw minimal traffic growth, prompting stock prices to nosedive.

Marketing