Uncle Julio's

Financing

Burger King franchisee Sun Holdings makes a play for Uncle Julio's

The large operator has acquired the debt in the casual-dining Mexican chain, paving the way for a potential acquisition.

Leadership

Uncle Julio's names Scott Lawton CEO

Lawton will keep his current job as CEO of Bartaco as he guides Julio’s into a growth push. RJ Thomas was hired as Uncle Julio's COO and president.

Tom Vogel has again assumed the role of president, the brand announced Tuesday.

Among his responsibilities will be the development of a virtual concept.

Operators are packaging the ingredients for make-at-home pizzas, brunch, tacos and more to deliver to housebound consumers.

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Limited-service Mexican chains within the Top 500 increased sales by 8.5% to $18.5 billion, and full-service Mexican concepts grew sales by 1.8% to $2.3 billion.

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

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