Taco Cabana

American QSR Strengthens Operations Team with Seasoned Industry Leader

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Quick Service Restaurants (American QSR), a leading company in the Quick Service Restaurant space, is pleased to announce its newest team member, George Shorter. As Director of Operations, Mr. Shorter will coordinate business operations and implement strategic decisions to drive sales, manage costs, and enhance overall profitability.

Key Points: 
  • Shorter joins American QSR to further strengthen the company's unrivaled team of industry veterans.
  • Shorter was the Director of Operations at Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, overseeing a 12-unit region with $25 million in annual sales volume.
  • Shorter transitions into his role at American QSR, he brings immense knowledge from his previous positions, solidifying American QSR's commitment to providing top-tier service and success in the QSR industry.
  • Shorter joins American QSR to further strengthen the company's unrivaled team of industry veterans.

TACO CABANA LAUNCHES NEW MENU INNOVATION TESTS IN SELECT TEXAS LOCATIONS

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco Cabana is excited to announce the launch of several new menu item tests this month. Beginning Wednesday, February 28, in select Houston locations, two iconic Mexican dishes will be available: Al Pastor Street Tacos and Al Pastor Tortas. Referred to as trompo in different regions of Mexico, al pastor roughly translates to "shepard style" in English. Taco Cabana's recipe includes diced pork marinated in a combination of dried chilies and spices. Guests can select from the following al pastor items:

Key Points: 
  • Beginning Wednesday, February 28, in select Houston locations, two iconic Mexican dishes will be available: Al Pastor Street Tacos and Al Pastor Tortas.
  • Taco Cabana's recipe includes diced pork marinated in a combination of dried chilies and spices.
  • Featuring Taco Cabana fan-favorite ingredients like carne asada and the recently reintroduced chili con carne, the loaded fries are an irresistible fusion of flavors.
  • For more information on Taco Cabana or to order online, please visit tacocabana.com/ or call 1-855-4MY-Taco for Catering.

TACO CABANA ANNOUNCES NEW LIMITED TIME MENU ITEMS, INCLUDING ALL NEW FISH TACOS, CHILAQUILES BOWLS AND A MARGARITA FEATURING BIG RED®

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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This month Taco Cabana will introduce all new Fish Tacos, new Chilaquiles Bowls and a Margarita made with Big Red to all participating Texas locations.

Key Points: 
  • This month Taco Cabana will introduce all new Fish Tacos, new Chilaquiles Bowls and a Margarita made with Big Red to all participating Texas locations.
  • The Chilaquiles Bowls will be available all day at Taco Cabana starting Wednesday, February 14th for a limited time only.
  • Taco Cabana is also introducing its newest Margarita featuring Big Red in time for National Margarita Day on February 22nd!
  • "We have a lot of great things happening at Taco Cabana this month," said Ulyses Camacho, Taco Cabana President and COO.

TEXAS BRISKET BACK AT TACO CABANA!

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco Cabana and Texas brisket fans rejoice! Back by overwhelming popular demand, Taco Cabana announces the return of Mesquite-Smoked Brisket at all participating restaurants beginning Monday, January 22, 2024! Slow-smoked in Texas for more than fourteen hours over real mesquite, the new TC brisket is tender and flavorful with a smoky aroma and taste.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco Cabana and Texas brisket fans rejoice!
  • Back by overwhelming popular demand, Taco Cabana announces the return of Mesquite-Smoked Brisket at all participating restaurants beginning Monday, January 22, 2024!
  • Taco Cabana's Mesquite-Smoked Brisket menu features:
    All brisket items are served with a side of barbeque sauce.
  • There's nothing like Texas brisket and we are confident that this brisket is going to be one of many TC culinary successes in 2024.

TACO CABANA EMBRACES FALL AND COOLER TEMPERATURES WITH ALL-NEW MENU ITEMS INCLUDING POLLO ASADO STREET TACOS, CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP AND POZOLE LAUNCHING NOV. 8

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco Cabana welcomes Fall and Winter with all-new menu items, food pairing specials and returning family favorites. Available starting Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at all Texas Taco Cabana locations, guests can embrace cooler weather with the additions of Pozole, Chicken Tortilla Soup and tasty Pollo Asado Street Tacos, along with the return of TC's signature Fajita Meals in El Paso. 

Key Points: 
  • Available starting Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at all Texas Taco Cabana locations, guests can embrace cooler weather with the additions of Pozole, Chicken Tortilla Soup and tasty Pollo Asado Street Tacos, along with the return of TC's signature Fajita Meals in El Paso.
  • The all-new Pollo Asado Street Tacos (three-pack) are made with juicy delicious grilled chicken marinated in lime and orange juices, Mexican seasonings, topped with cilantro and onion, and served on corn tortillas.
  • Guests will also be able to add new Pollo Asado to any of their TC favorites like quesadillas, nachos, Cabana Bowls®, burritos or flour tortilla tacos.
  • For more information on Taco Cabana's new and limited-time menu items, please visit TacoCabana.com .

TACO CABANA CELEBRATES INCREDIBLE SUCCESS OF THE DOUBLE CRUNCH PIZZA PLATFORM WITH NEW CINCO DE MAYO OFFERINGS

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the massively successful launch of the Double Crunch Pizza (DCP) in December 2022, Taco Cabana has announced the addition of two all-new DCP extensions arriving just in time for the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Available starting May 5, 2023, TC dares guests to taste the inferno with the all-new Ghost Pepper Ground Beef Double Crunch Pizza and go big with the Triple Crunch Ground Beef Pizza. Continuing the brand's tradition of culinary innovation, these two items will be available at all Texas Taco Cabana locations while supplies last.

Key Points: 
  • - TC launches all-new Ghost Pepper Ground Beef Double Crunch Pizza & New Triple Crunch Ground Beef Pizza May 4, 2023 -
    SAN ANTONIO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the massively successful launch of the Double Crunch Pizza (DCP) in December 2022, Taco Cabana has announced the addition of two all-new DCP extensions arriving just in time for the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
  • Available starting May 5, 2023, TC dares guests to taste the inferno with the all-new Ghost Pepper Ground Beef Double Crunch Pizza and go big with the Triple Crunch Ground Beef Pizza.
  • This success encouraged TC's culinary team to explore new and innovative flavors like the fiery Ghost Pepper Ground Beef Double Crunch Pizza available for $5.99 and DCP extensions like the exciting, larger Triple Crunch Ground Beef Pizza available for $7.99.
  • We're excited to bring continued culinary development and new flavor profiles to the DCP line with the Ghost Pepper Ground Beef Double Crunch Pizza and our Triple Crunch Ground Beef Pizza over Cinco de Mayo weekend.

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) increased to $6.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 from $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.

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  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) increased to $6.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 from $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Price increases taken in 2022 include a 5.0% increase in March 2022 and a 1.4% increase in June 2022 and a 4.0% increase in September.
  • Loss from Operations of $(4.4) million, or (4.5)% of restaurant sales, in the fourth quarter of 2022 improved compared to a loss from operations of $(7.1) million, or (8.0)% of restaurant sales, in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • General and Administrative expenses were $15.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and $12.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2021.

ULYSES CAMACHO NAMED PRESIDENT OF TACO CABANA

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced today, Taco Cabana has named Ulyses Camacho as its new President. Camacho will assume his new role as President leading all aspects of Brand TC including overseeing operations. Camacho, a 15-year TC veteran, began his career nearly 30 years ago as a restaurant entrepreneur and has remained in the industry ever since.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced today, Taco Cabana has named Ulyses Camacho as its new President.
  • During his 15-year career with Taco Cabana, Camacho established himself as an integral and trusted field operations leader, working his way up through the organization to Chief Operating Officer in 2021.
  • Most recently, Camacho helped drive the privatization of Taco Cabana, including establishing an independent Brand headquarters in San Antonio.
  • Camacho has been instrumental in guiding the recent innovations around the Taco Cabana menu as well.

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, TACO CABANA ANNOUNCES TWO NEW DOUBLE CRUNCH PIZZA FLAVORS

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to popular demand, Taco Cabana will add two all-new Double Crunch Pizza (DCP) flavors this February following the release of its first-ever pizza in December 2022. Launching February 2, 2023, a Chorizo and Egg Double Crunch Pizza, available all day – perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner – and a Shredded Chicken Double Crunch Pizza will be added to the TC menu. The new flavors will continue TC's tradition of culinary innovation and will be available for just $4.99 at all Texas Taco Cabana locations.

Key Points: 
  • - New Double Crunch Pizza Options Launch February 2, 2023 for just $4.99 -
    SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to popular demand, Taco Cabana will add two all-new Double Crunch Pizza (DCP) flavors this February following the release of its first-ever pizza in December 2022.
  • Launching February 2, 2023, a Chorizo and Egg Double Crunch Pizza, available all day – perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner – and a Shredded Chicken Double Crunch Pizza will be added to the TC menu.
  • The new flavors will continue TC's tradition of culinary innovation and will be available for just $4.99 at all Texas Taco Cabana locations.
  • "Over the last 30 days, since the launch of our Ground Beef Double Crunch Pizza in mid-December, the TC guest response and engagement has been incredible," said Ulyses Camacho, Chief Operating Officer, Taco Cabana.

TACO CABANA LAUNCHES NEW LIMITED-TIME SPICY PORK FLAUTAS, CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP AND OREO® CHURROS, NOV. 9

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting Nov. 9, 2022, Taco Cabana delivers for the holiday season with the launch of three new menu items, including the all-new Spicy Pork Flautas, Chicken Tortilla Soup and Oreo® churros.

Key Points: 
  • TC's signature queso, sour cream and/or fresh guacamole are the perfect complement for these flautas with a little kick.
  • A returning brand favorite, TC's beloved Chicken Tortilla Soup will soon be available in a small serving for $4.49 or a large serving for $6.29.
  • TC's Spicy Pork Flautas, Chicken Tortilla Soup and Oreo churros are available for a limited time while supplies last.
  • Taco Cabana invites guests to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with its Catering Holiday Party Pack and holiday gift cards.