Pollo Tropical

Pollo Tropical owner hints at long-term IPO plans

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 14, 2026

Authentic Restaurant Brands, which also owns Primanti Bros, P.J. Whelihan’s and other regional chains, suggested that it could go public in three to five years. It also wants to acquire more brands.

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What the owner of Pollo Tropical will do next

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 26, 2025

A Deeper Dive: This week’s episode of the restaurant finance podcast features an interview with Alex Macedo, recently named the CEO of Authentic Restaurant Brands, on the company’s purchase of Tavern in the Square.

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What Pollo Tropical's new owners plan to do with the brand

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Alex Macedo, chairman of Authentic Restaurant Brands, joins the podcast to talk about acquisition and expansion plans.

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Pollo Tropical's new owner is content with keeping it in Fla.

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2023

Authentic Restaurant Brands completed its acquisition of the chicken chain. Here’s why the company is keeping its focus local as it takes over.

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Pollo Tropical to be sold to the owner of Primanti Bros

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2023

Authentic Restaurant Brands, which operates Primanti Bros and P.J. Whelihan’s, is taking the fast-casual chicken chain private for $8.50 per share.

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Not all the restaurant news came from big chains this earnings season

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2023

Earnings roundup: Results from smaller operators and several industry suppliers also cast light on the industry’s performance, particularly by independents.

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