Pollo Tropical

Pollo Tropical same-store sales start to recover

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 18, 2018

Sister chain Taco Cabana’s transactions fell 11.3% as the company moves away from discounts.

Emerging Cuisines: Peru

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 07, 2008

Peruvian cuisine may be a latecomer to America’s tables, but it’s gaining a foothold. “The healthy, fresh ingredients and unique flavor profiles are creating a surge of interest in Peruvian food and restaurants,” confirms Marcella Guzman, an instructor at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.

Fiesta Restaurant Group doubles down on off-premise dining

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 11, 2015

The company has named Willie Romeo its first corporate director of off-premise consumption as part of its effort to double off-site business during the next decade.

Financing

Technomic: Drive-thru data

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

As consumers increase their off-premise dining, limited-service operators will continue to study their priorities and habits, as well as borrow ideas from chains who are doing it right.

Pollo Tropical to close stores

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 24, 2017

The Latin chicken chain is pulling out of two core markets as part of a sweeping new turnaround plan by Fiesta Restaurant Group, which also owns the Taco Cabana brand.

2017 Top 500: Chicken

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 07, 2017

The limited-service chicken category overall increased total sales by 8% to $22.2 billion and grew units by 4% to 14,166.

Leadership

Souplantation, Sweet Tomatoes get new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2017

The twin chains’ new owners have tapped a turnaround vet to reinvigorate the buffet brands.

Food

Pollo Tropical adds new dishes to its menu

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 18, 2017

The new items are part of the chain’s initiative to offer fresher, higher-quality dishes.

Financing

Restaurant chains have a Texas-sized challenge

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2017

El Pollo Loco, Pollo Tropical and Del Taco all struggle in the Lone Star State.

2010 Super Bowl Specials

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 02, 2010

Super Bowl Sunday is as much about food and drink as it is about the game. These places are serving up some super-duper eats sure to wow fans whether their team wins or loses.

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