Qdoba

Marketing

Restaurants take on the meal kit boom

Operators are offering their own versions of meal kits, serving up bundled family meals that often have an off-premise bent.

Financing

What’s the next restaurant chain to be swallowed?

Restaurant dealmaking is at its highest level in 11 years. The transactions record could be shattered if these blockbuster acquisitions, already the subjects of Wall Street speculation, should go down.

Want a restaurant chain? Find a company selling a secondary concept, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Chains are celebrating the tortilla-wrapped icon with a variety of themed deals.

The Mexican fast-casual chain is now providing condiments and mix-ins like guacamole and queso for no extra charge.

To break away from perceptions as the second-best burrito shop, Qdoba leans on a new customer persona in preparation for a redesign.

Net income also grew in Q4.

The reshuffle comes as some investors are wondering if the two chains will split into separate companies.

The LTO of the moment seems to be any prep that incorporates the smoked barbecue staple.

The top and fastest-growing chains don’t always align with average total menu items in their sectors.

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