Cuisine of the Western United States

Chipotle Branding Veteran William Espey Joins Fast-Growing Virtual Restaurant Company Nextbite

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Restaurants, Fast casual restaurants, Food and drink, Companies, Online food ordering, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cuisine of the Western United States, Norovirus, Chipotle, Virtual restaurant

DENVER, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nextbite , a leader in virtual restaurants, today announced that William Espey, a 19-year industry veteran and former Brand Voice of Chipotle Mexican Grill, has joined the company as Director of Creative Services.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nextbite , a leader in virtual restaurants, today announced that William Espey, a 19-year industry veteran and former Brand Voice of Chipotle Mexican Grill, has joined the company as Director of Creative Services.
  • An award-winning branding expert, Espey was instrumental in the creation and evolution of Chipotles unique brand voice and customer experience.
  • Back in the day, Chipotle was a key player in the fast casual revolution and now I see the next era happening in the restaurant space with virtual brands like were developing at Nextbite, said Espey.
  • Nextbite is focused on helping restaurant partners successfully enter the virtual restaurant space by diversifying their portfolio, using under-utilized labor and kitchen capacity, and driving demand to increase margins and revenue.

Beloved California Restaurant Brands Tocaya and Tender Greens Join Forces to Form New Holding Company

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Marketing, Retail, Communications, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Public relations, Investor relations, Greens, Fast casual restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Restaurant franchises, Cuisine of the Western United States, Tocaya, Tender Greens, TOCAYA, TENDER GREENS

Tocaya and Tender Greens announced today that they have merged, forming an all-new parent company, One Table Restaurant Brands (OTRB).

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  • Tocaya and Tender Greens announced today that they have merged, forming an all-new parent company, One Table Restaurant Brands (OTRB).
  • The combined company will own and operate 45 locations across California and Arizona, with plans for considerable growth and expansion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005198/en/
    Founded in Los Angeles in 2006, Tender Greens is the pioneering fast-casual brand of better-for-you, chef-driven comfort food.
  • Today, Tender Greens operates 27 locations throughout California.

Chipotle Makes It Easier Than Ever To Get Free Guac On National Avocado Day

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Food and drink, Plants, Mexican cuisine, Foods, Fast casual restaurants, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cuisine of the Western United States, Norovirus, Guacamole, Avocado, Chipotle

The free guac offer can be used to score a free topping or side of guac and is limited to one (1) free topping or side of guac per transaction.

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  • The free guac offer can be used to score a free topping or side of guac and is limited to one (1) free topping or side of guac per transaction.
  • For more information on Chipotle's National Avocado Day offers, guests in the U.S. can visit chipotle.com/avocadoday and guests in Canada can visit chipotle.ca/avocadoday .
  • "National Avocado Day, our most popular 'Chipotday,' has long given our fans something extra to celebrate on July 31," said Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Chipotle upcycles leftover avocado pits from select restaurants to create its avo dyed goods line, available on Chipotle Goods ( chipotlegoods.com ).

The Habit Burger Grill Continues Southern California Expansion With New Location In Santa Ana

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Food and drink, Cuisine of the Western United States, The Habit Burger Grill, Grill

IRVINE, Calif., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Habit Burger Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh-cut salads and more announces the grand opening of a new location in Santa Ana. Located at 2640 S. Bristol St.,the fast-casual restaurant will serve up its 'Habit Hospitality' beginning on August 4th.  

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  • In honor of the exciting grand opening, The Habit Burger Grill is hosting an exclusive pre-opening VIP event for The Habit's CharClub members.
  • The Santa Ana team is ready to bring our signature Habit Hospitality and fresh grilled Charbugers to the entire community," said Iwona Alter, Chief Brand Officer at The Habit Burger Grill.
  • The Habit Burger Grill also offers three family bundles at an unbeatable value, perfect for lunches or dinners at home.
  • The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and was recently named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!"

The Habit Burger Grill Continues Expansion in Arizona with a Drive-Thru Opening in Phoenix

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Regions of the United States, Cuisine of the Western United States, The Habit Burger Grill, Grill family

In honor of the exciting grand opening, The Habit Burger Grill is hosting an exclusive pre-opening VIP event for The Habit's CharClub members.

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  • In honor of the exciting grand opening, The Habit Burger Grill is hosting an exclusive pre-opening VIP event for The Habit's CharClub members.
  • The Habit Burger Grill is California's best-kept secret, as it was recently named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!"
  • The Habit Burger Grill also offers three family bundles at an unbeatable value, perfect for lunches or dinners at home.
  • Guests at The Habit Burger Grill can always count on freshly-made, handcrafted quality served up with genuine hospitality.

Chipotle Makes It Easier Than Ever To Get Free Guac On National Avocado Day

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Food and drink, Plants, Mexican cuisine, Foods, Fast casual restaurants, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cuisine of the Western United States, Norovirus, Guacamole, Avocado, Chipotle

The free guac offer can be used to score a free topping or side of guac and is limited to one (1) free topping or side of guac per transaction.

Key Points: 
  • The free guac offer can be used to score a free topping or side of guac and is limited to one (1) free topping or side of guac per transaction.
  • For more information on Chipotle's National Avocado Day offers, guests in the U.S. can visit chipotle.com/avocadoday and guests in Canada can visit chipotle.ca/avocadoday .
  • "National Avocado Day, our most popular 'Chipotday,' has long given our fans something extra to celebrate on July 31," said Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Chipotle upcycles leftover avocado pits from select restaurants to create its avo dyed goods line, available on Chipotle Goods ( chipotlegoods.com ).

Del Taco Expands Presence in Northern California With New Location in Roseville

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Regions of the United States, Cuisine, Food and drink, Mexican cuisine, Street food, Cuisine of the Southwestern United States, Tex-Mex cuisine, Cuisine of the Western United States, Taco Bell, Del Taco, Taco, Burrito

The new location is the second Del Taco restaurant in Roseville and marks the 10th location in the greater Sacramento area.

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  • The new location is the second Del Taco restaurant in Roseville and marks the 10th location in the greater Sacramento area.
  • We are extremely well known throughout California, with many locations in the southern half of the state, so we are particularly excited to continue growing a strong presence in Northern California, said Jeff Little, Senior Vice President of Development at Del Taco.
  • Vegans and vegetariansin Roseville can also enjoy Del Taco offerings with the Beyond Tacos and Burritos made with 100 percent plant-based protein.
  • For those interested in joining the Roseville Del Taco team, the store is hiring, and open positions can be found at https://deltaco.com/careers .

Chipotle Rolls Out Gold Foil To Celebrate American Athletes In Tokyo

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Fast casual restaurants, Restaurants, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cuisine of the Western United States, Norovirus, Companies, Regions of the United States, Tex-Mex cuisine, Burrito

The limited-edition gold foil will celebrate American athletes competing in Tokyo and rally fans to cheer on first place finishes over the next three weeks.

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  • The limited-edition gold foil will celebrate American athletes competing in Tokyo and rally fans to cheer on first place finishes over the next three weeks.
  • This is the first time Chipotle has introduced gold foil nationwide since it celebrated its 18th anniversary and debuted gold foil-wrapped burritos in 2011.
  • "Our gold foil is symbolic of our support of American athletics and commitment to providing Real Food for Real Athletes."
  • Last month, Chipotle celebrated American athletes with new digital menu items exclusively on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com as well as new episodes of its popular "Unwrapped" video series.

Zenput Announces $27 Million Series C Financing to Extend Leadership in Operations Execution

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Cloud infrastructure, Restaurants, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cuisine of the Western United States, Norovirus, Golub Capital, Cloud computing, Companies

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zenput, the global leader in operations execution solutions, today announced a $27 million Series C financing round led by Golub Capital with participation by existing investors, including Jackson Square Ventures, MHS Capital, and Goldcrest Capital.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zenput, the global leader in operations execution solutions, today announced a $27 million Series C financing round led by Golub Capital with participation by existing investors, including Jackson Square Ventures, MHS Capital, and Goldcrest Capital.
  • This brings the companys total funding to over $47 million, on the heels of approximately 100% revenue growth over the past year.
  • Founded in 2012, Zenputs cloud-based operations execution platform is now used in over 60,000 locations across 100+ countries by regional and global multi-unit operators, including Chipotle, Dominos, P.F.
  • Supporting 60,000 locations in over 100 countries, Zenput turns strategy into action faster and equips teams to deliver on it.

Del Taco Fuels Southeast Growth With Multi-Unit Florida Panhandle Deal

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Regions of the United States, Food and drink, Restaurants, Mexican cuisine, Cuisine of the Western United States, Del Taco, West Coast of the United States, Taco Bell, Taco

Continuing its expansion throughout Florida, where Del Taco has recently seen an influx of growth and development, the deal is expected to bring 12 new Del Taco locations to Floridas Panhandle.

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  • Continuing its expansion throughout Florida, where Del Taco has recently seen an influx of growth and development, the deal is expected to bring 12 new Del Taco locations to Floridas Panhandle.
  • We believe Del Taco checks all the boxes to include a strong leadership team, a compelling brand identity, a highly distinctive value proposition, and strong unit level economics.
  • We are really looking forward to partnering with the Del Taco team on the nationwide expansion by bringing the concept to Panhandle of Florida and beyond.
  • Del Tacos unique QSR+ positioning within the Mexican quick-service segment presents great growth potential for experienced multi-unit operators and private equity firms looking to diversify portfolios.