Qdoba Announces Western Expansion with 50-Unit Franchise Deal
Qdoba Mexican Eats is making a major move into Western markets. The fast-casual chain announced one of its largest franchise deals ever, with industry veteran Barry Dubin agreeing to open 50 new restaurants across five Western states. Dubin's company, B Wild Investments, will develop locations throughout Alaska, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico. The initial rollout targets major markets including Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, St. George, and areas around Colorado Springs.
Qdoba Mexican Eats Expands with 500 New Locations on the Way
Qdoba Mexican Eats is speeding up its growth across the nation, adding 33 new locations to its plans and bringing total restaurant commitments to more than 500 across the United States. The fast-casual Mexican chain is growing through key franchise partnerships in many regions. In the Northeast, PFGS, LLC will build 15 locations across Springfield, Mass., and Hartford, Conn. Meanwhile, Empire Inc. has agreed to open 10 restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio area, using their experience running over 100 restaurants including Subway and Dunkin' stores.
Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos Partners with Sodexo to Feed College Students
Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos (BABB), a brand from Dog Haus, is rolling onto campuses nationwide thanks to a new partnership with food service giant Sodexo. Starting this fall, students at the University of Cincinnati and Arkansas State University will be the first to try BABB's signature burritos. Sodexo, which operates in 45 countries and across all 50 U.S. states, plans to bring BABB to hungry learners on 400 campuses.
LA Chefs Share Must-Try Dishes for the Hispanic Festive Month Celebration
During the Spanish-speaking Festive Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, we highlight several outstanding dishes in Los Angeles that showcase the chefs' culinary skills and represent their backgrounds.
Mark Wahlberg Launches Upscale Mexican Restaurant in California
Mark Wahlberg has opened a huge new Mexican-American restaurant called Flecha Cantina in Huntington Beach. The nearly 10,000 square foot space is located inside the Bella Terra shopping center. It features a menu filled with Mexican favorites like ceviche, taquitos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas and more. There's even a special Sunday brunch buffet with stations for carnitas, chorizo eggs, and other breakfast items.
