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Fast Growing Restaurant Company, Condado Tacos, Names Natalie Harden as its New CFO

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Ohio-based taco and tequila company, Condado Tacos, announced the appointment of Natalie Harden as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • The Ohio-based taco and tequila company, Condado Tacos, announced the appointment of Natalie Harden as its new Chief Financial Officer.
  • Ms. Harden joins the fast-growing restaurant company with 20 years of experience in both restaurant and consumer-related corporate finance.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Natalie to the Condado team.
  • “I’m looking forward to assisting Condado Tacos as they enter their next chapter of growth and continue to innovate and expand the Condado brand in new and existing markets,” Ms. Harden said in a statement.

Condado Tacos to Open its 50th Location at Lower.com Field, Home of the Crew, the 2023 MLS Cup champions

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Our roots are in Columbus, and we see a fantastic opportunity to connect with the passionate Crew fan base," said Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos.

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  • Our roots are in Columbus, and we see a fantastic opportunity to connect with the passionate Crew fan base," said Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos.
  • Eventually, the location will be open 365 days a year, aligning with the development of Astor Park.
  • Condado Tacos has some exciting moves in store:
    Goal-Getter Promotion: Fans can anticipate a thrilling promotion celebrating Columbus Crew goals.
  • Condado Tacos invites all soccer fans and taco enthusiasts to join the celebration at Lower.com Field.

Condado Tacos Has Turned National Taco Day into National Taco Month

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Condado Tacos, the award winning taco joint and growth brand specializing in unique tacos, margaritas and tequilas in a colorful, energetic atmosphere, tomorrow celebrates National Taco Day (Wednesday, October 4th) by turning it into National Taco Month.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Condado Tacos, the award winning taco joint and growth brand specializing in unique tacos, margaritas and tequilas in a colorful, energetic atmosphere, tomorrow celebrates National Taco Day (Wednesday, October 4th) by turning it into National Taco Month.
  • Throughout October, Condado Tacos offers its App members a free taco of their choice, and provides the same free taco for anyone who downloads the Condado App this month (Android or Iphone).
  • Condado Tacos will add to the holiday by launching their own Taco Quiz powered by AI.
  • Visit a Condado Tacos restaurant or go to condadotacos.com starting October 4th to reveal your taco personality.

USA Today survey data recognizes Condado Tacos as the nation's #4 restaurant for "Cheap Eats" ; ranking combines top Google reviews with affordability

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Condado Tacos, the award-winning taco joint and Columbus Ohio based growth brand, specializing in unique tacos, margaritas and tequilas in a colorful, energetic atmosphere, today launches its inflation busting Throwback Happy Hour and Throwback fan fav "El Santo" Taco.

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  • The Throwback Taco on the Condado menu will be a new addition under Suggested Tacos, and is a fan fav which will be priced at $4.00.
  • Condado's hand crafted margaritas feature a choice of 7 fresh fruit purees, including blood orange, muddled jalapeño and prickly pear.
  • "Condado Tacos is an exciting growth brand that is all about great food, margs and fun, offering our guests a NextGen fast casual, full service dining experience that is second to none," said Chris Artinian, Condado Tacos President & CEO (and formerly the President/CEO at Morton's Steakhouses).
  • "With an average price per person of $18 that includes two tacos, a dip and a margarita, nobody can beat us in terms of providing the highest quality experience along with the best overall value."

Condado Tacos Announces National Partnership With Feeding America, Also Launches its Summer Menu

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Condado Tacos, the award-winning taco joint , specializing in unique tacos, margaritas and tequilas in a colorful, energetic atmosphere, today launches its national partnership with Feeding America®.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Condado Tacos, the award-winning taco joint , specializing in unique tacos, margaritas and tequilas in a colorful, energetic atmosphere, today launches its national partnership with Feeding America®.
  • 90% of all the funds raised by Condado Tacos during this Feeding America partnership remains in the local community and is donated to the local food bank partners.
  • "We are thrilled to launch our most significant charitable partnership for Condado Tacos and make a real impact to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods," said Founder Joe Kahn.
  • Also as part of the launch of Condado's Summer Menu, the Purple Haze Taco with housemade chorizo, starts at $4.85.

Ascend Hotel Collection Continues Global Expansion in Top Markets

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Monday, May 22, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ascend Hotel Collection, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), opened 2023 with an impressive first quarter, further solidifying its status as the industry's largest upscale soft brand collection with over 330 hotels open or in development worldwide. The Collection awarded seven new agreements and added four new properties to its global portfolio in the first quarter of 2023, fueling Ascend Hotel Collection's continued growth.

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  • Joining the nearby Blue Angel Hotel NYC, this is the second Ascend Hotel Collection to be developed by Henry Zheng and Mark Arend.
  • The Inn on the Square is the second Ascend Hotel Collection property that Edgewater Group, LLC, has added to the Ascend Hotel Collection in 2023, marking its fifth Ascend overall.
  • The Ascend Hotel Collection global portfolio of independent resort, historic and boutique hotels is part of Choice Hotels International, one of the world's largest leading hotel companies.
  • Membership with the Ascend Hotel Collection enables distinctive, independent properties to gain a global presence while maintaining their local charm.

La Concha Resort joins Marriott's exclusive Autograph Collection Hotels

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

SAN JUAN, P.R., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- La Concha Resort, one of the most iconic and storied hotels in San Juan's fashionable Condado district is set to become the latest addition to Marriott International's "Autograph Collection," as announced by Fahad Ghaffar, Partner at Paulson Puerto Rico, the company that owns and operates the hotel.

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  • The Condado Collections' La Concha Resort transitions from Marriott Renaissance Hotel to Autograph Collection, joining impressive roster of over 270 hotels and resorts across the world.
  • "La Concha Resort has had a long-standing relationship with Marriott, previously forming part of its Renaissance Hotels group for 15 years.
  • The Autograph Collection is part of Marriott's Distinctive Premium tier of hotels.
  • La Concha Resort is part of The Condado Collection of hotels owned and operated by Paulson Puerto Rico, one of the largest private firms on the island with over 3,000 direct employees.

Condado Tacos announces 12 new restaurants in 2023, including opening in 8 new markets

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Condado Tacos has created its own niche as a full-service taco restaurant company and fits perfectly into the NextGen Casual category of exciting restaurant growth concepts.

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  • Condado Tacos has created its own niche as a full-service taco restaurant company and fits perfectly into the NextGen Casual category of exciting restaurant growth concepts.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our swift growth plan and to bring Condado Tacos to new cities across the US in 2023," said Chris Artinian, Condado Tacos President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • Condado Tacos is unmatched as the perfect blend of cool, edgy and artistic vibe combined with creative, clean, flavorful food and drinks."
  • Clean, preservative free, innovative tacos drive the Condado menu , and include vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, starting at $4.

Condado Tacos Announces Growth Plan, Expects to Open up to 100 Restaurants by 2026

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

This fast-growing taco restaurant company opened its 39th restaurant November 17 in Kalamazoo, MI and already has 12 new restaurants scheduled to open in 2023, with 6 of those in new Condado Tacos markets.

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  • This fast-growing taco restaurant company opened its 39th restaurant November 17 in Kalamazoo, MI and already has 12 new restaurants scheduled to open in 2023, with 6 of those in new Condado Tacos markets.
  • Condado Tacos has created its niche as a full-service restaurant company and fits perfectly into the NextGen Casual category of exciting restaurant growth concepts.
  • "We are thrilled to announce our goal to grow Condado Tacos significantly over the next few years," said Chris Artinian, Condado Tacos President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • Condado Tacos specializes in creating unique tacos, tequila and margaritas in an exciting, colorful atmosphere, all at an average check of under $20.

BurgerFi Continues Its Expansion Across the Country

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BurgerFi, one of the nation's leading fast-casual "better burger" dining concepts, today announced its expansion up the Eastern Seaboard. The brand has opened 10 restaurant locations over the past 10 months and has opened its 15th Gopuff ghost kitchen location.   

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  • Additionally, the anticipated opening of BurgerFi ghost kitchens in 30 Gopuff fulfillment centers across the country this year aims to address customers' continuous demand for takeout and delivery options.
  • Our stores have seen success in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando, and we look forward to continued expansion in the future."
  • BurgerFi is among the nation's leading better burger concepts with 122 BurgerFi restaurants (97 franchised and 25 corporate-owned).
  • BurgerFi.