Qdoba

8 chains aiming at voters on Election Day

By Jackson Lewis on Nov. 02, 2016

Operators are looking to cash in on the chatter surrounding this year’s presidential race.

2017 Top 500: Mexican

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

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

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain tacos

By Lizzy Freier, Michelle Zalesny and Dora Meza on Jul. 07, 2017

Click through to see the list of consumers’ most-craved restaurant tacos, from Mexican joints to burger chains.

Financing

Deal on Qdoba is imminent, report says

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2017

The private-equity firm that owns Chuck E. Cheese's is cited as a contender.

Financing

Why Jack in the Box had to sell Qdoba

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2017

The sale came with activists circling, but forced deals aren’t always the best option.

Leadership

Buffalo Wild Wings' new parent names chief of R Taco, slates layoffs

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 02, 2018

Inspire Brands continues to lay its infrastructure with the recruitment of former Qdoba President Tim Casey.

Set up a wellness program for restaurant employees

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 31, 2012

Obamacare is here to stay, so it’s time to get serious about planning. For many restaurants, there’s no escaping the rising costs that come with shouldering a greater share of employees’ health-care coverage. But there are ways to manage the burden and minimize its impact, including one strategy common in other industries: employee wellness programs.

Roark Capital invests in a fast casual specializing in Middle Eastern food

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 10, 2015

The infusion of growth capital marks what the Carl’s Jr. and Arby’s parent says is the first growth concept in its extensive restaurant portfolio.

Qdoba rebrands as Qdoba Mexican Eats

By Kelsey Nash on Oct. 28, 2015

The fast casual dropped “Grill” from its name as part of an effort to take the brand in a “bold, new direction.”

Marketing

Valentine’s Day promos from left field

By Kelsey Nash on Feb. 05, 2016

Here’s how some concepts are spicing up sales on the industry’s second-busiest day of the year.

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