Fast casual restaurants

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results on August 12, 2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (Fiesta or the Company) (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast-casual restaurant brands, today announced that it will host a conference call to review second quarter fiscal 2021 results on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 4:30 P.M.

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  • Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (Fiesta or the Company) (NASDAQ: FRGI), parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast-casual restaurant brands, today announced that it will host a conference call to review second quarter fiscal 2021 results on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 4:30 P.M.
  • A press release containing second quarter fiscal 2021 results will be issued after market close that same day.
  • Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana restaurant brands.
  • For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., please visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com .

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

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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

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.

Chili's, Raising Cane's and Uncle Julio's Restaurant Industry Veterans Opening Abilene's First MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Longtime restaurant industry veterans Chuck Holbrook and Casye Fowler will oversee the location, bringing a combined over 25 years of experience from working for brands such as Chili's, Raising Cane's and Uncle Julio's.

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  • Longtime restaurant industry veterans Chuck Holbrook and Casye Fowler will oversee the location, bringing a combined over 25 years of experience from working for brands such as Chili's, Raising Cane's and Uncle Julio's.
  • Knowing just how popular Plano, Texas based MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is in its home state, Holbrook sees strong potential in Abilene.
  • Through this venture with MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, Holbrook knew he wanted a brand that had great business metrics while also having a fantastic product.
  • MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is a fast-casual, "better burger" concept offering mouthwatering made-to-order burgers, French fries hand cut from Idaho potatoes, and real ice cream shakes.

FAT Brands to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results On August 5, 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT), parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, and 10 other restaurant concepts, today announced that the Company will host a conference call to review its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET.

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  • Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT), parent company of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, and 10 other restaurant concepts, today announced that the Company will host a conference call to review its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET.
  • A press release with second quarter 2021 financial results will be issued prior to the conference call that day.
  • Hosting the call will be Andy Wiederhorn, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ken Kuick, Chief Financial Officer.
  • FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world.

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

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Friday, July 30, 2021

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 ).

Blaze Pizza Accelerates Growth with New Franchise Agreements in Southern California and Alaska

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blaze Pizza , the nation's leading fast-casual franchise pizza concept, announced today it has signed two new multi-unit franchise agreements to expand its west coast footprint, further fueling the thriving brand's continued nationwide growth efforts.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blaze Pizza , the nation's leading fast-casual franchise pizza concept, announced today it has signed two new multi-unit franchise agreements to expand its west coast footprint, further fueling the thriving brand's continued nationwide growth efforts.
  • This husband-and-wife team plan to open four new Blaze Pizza locations throughout the state, with the first slated to open in Fairbanks.
  • Leading Blaze Pizza's development in Southern California are brother-and-sister duo Aman and David Chandi.
  • Founded in 2011, Blaze Pizza is the nation's leading fast-casual pizza franchise concept with more than 340 restaurants across 38 states and 6 countries.

WOWorks Fast-Casual Restaurant Brands on Track for Impressive Growth in 2021 with New Store Openings, Signed Franchise Agreements and Non-Traditional Growth Opportunities

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

In June, Frutta Bowls' signed a franchise agreement with SteelCraft, a trendy outdoor eatery concept that uses shipping containers as a restaurant space.

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  • In June, Frutta Bowls' signed a franchise agreement with SteelCraft, a trendy outdoor eatery concept that uses shipping containers as a restaurant space.
  • 7 on the 2021 list of the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, while WOWorks CEO Kelly Roddy claimed the No.
  • WOWorks is also fielding inquiries from potential investors around the country for co-branded concepts where one location will house two WOWorks brands.
  • Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is part of WOWorks, a parent company family of restaurant brands that also includes Saladworks, Frutta Bowls and The Simple Greek.

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

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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 ).

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Results on Thursday, August 5, 2021

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (El Pollo Loco) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.

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  • COSTA MESA, Calif., July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (El Pollo Loco) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
  • A press release with second quarter 2021 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close.
  • El Pollo Loco is renowned for its handcrafted L.A. Mex food, an innovative blend of traditional Mexican cuisine and better-for-you eating, that Los Angeles is known for.
  • El Pollo Loco continues to grow and evolve, nourishing connections to tradition, culture, and one another through fire-grilled goodness that makes us feel like familia.