Taco Cabana

Restaurants are in the dark about daylight savings

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2022

Plus, Restaurant Rewind looks at past efforts by full-service operators to enter the drive-thru business.

Franchisees start buying up brands

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2021

Large franchisees have scooped up Fuddruckers, Au Bon Pain and now Taco Cabana in recent days. But owning a brand is quite different, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jack in the Box's largest franchisee agrees to buy Taco Cabana for $85M

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2021

The sale by Fiesta Restaurant Group will enable the company to focus on Pollo Tropical, according to its CEO.

Financing

Winter storm costs Taco Cabana nearly $2M

By Heather Lalley on May 14, 2021

Parent company Fiesta Restaurant Group said 125 of the fast casual’s locations were hit by winter storm Uri, which caused damages and slowed sales.

Food

Plants keep growing on menus in sandwiches, salads and more

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 27, 2021

Taste Tracker: Nathan’s and Buona go meatless; spring salads from Cava, Mod Pizza and more; Silver Diner adds a dozen seasonal specials; and tacos trend for Cinco de Mayo.

Financing

Restaurant earnings roundup: Chuy’s, Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical, Ruth’s Chris

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2021

A quick look at how small-cap restaurant companies are faring.

Financing

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical parent takes out $75M loan

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 12, 2021

Parent company Fiesta Restaurant Group reported improving same-store sales for its fast-casual brands into Q4.

Operations

Drive-thru, delivery give Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana a Q3 boost

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 05, 2020

Parent company Fiesta Restaurant Group said it is working on drive-thru upgrades and menu enhancements to keep sales numbers headed in the right direction.

Food