Tijuana Flats

Operations

Tijuana Flats hires turnaround pro James Greco as CEO

Greco, former CEO of Bruegger's and Sbarro, steps in as the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain navigates bankruptcy under new ownership.

Leadership

Bar Louie names Brian Wright CEO

He joins the grill-and-bar chain after holding the same position at Tijuana Flats.

The 25-year-old Tex-Mex chain had “never had a real tech package,” the brand’s vice president of development said.

Operators are counting on holiday gift cards to boost revenue but sales are down.

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The appointment comes after more than a decade with the regional fast-casual brand.

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