
Pollo Tropical owner secures $325M investment
Authentic Restaurant Brands said the funding from Trimontium would bring new resources to “hometown hero” brands.
Pollo Tropical is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 24 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.

Authentic Restaurant Brands said the funding from Trimontium would bring new resources to “hometown hero” brands.

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Pollo Tropical has put more of an emphasis on its grilled chicken product. Pollo Tropical CEO Dirk Montgomery describes the chain as an “icon” in the state of Florida. Of the chain

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MIAMI, April 7, 2022 // PRNewswire // - Pollo Tropical® is now offering three new family meals to complement the brand's menu lineup.
"As the official Pollo of the Miami HEAT, we're excited to partner with Levy Restaurants to bring our fresh ingredients and bold flavors to the fans at the FTX Arena.
Pollo Tropical and the Miami Dolphins team up on a three-year agreement, partnering on in-game, in-market, and community service events.
Pollo Tropical Launches Cuban Hot Dog, Combining Classic Hot Dog with Beloved Cuban Sandwich
Pollo Tropical launches its first proprietary cocktail, the Rum Mojito, as part of its La Palmita Cocktail Co. brand.
Pollo Tropical introduces new menu items, including a vegan picadillo, to cater to customers' dietary preferences.
Taco Cabana is offering $1 tacos in celebration of National Taco Day, available in restaurant, drive-thru, via mobile order, and for curbside pick-up.
Taco Cabana offered kids a free lunch every weekday throughout the summer at all Texas locations.
SAN ANTONIO, May 20, 2020 // PRNewswire // - Taco Cabana is offering many of its fresh Tex-Mex ingredients for purchase from the newly created Taco Cabana Pantry for guests looking for convenient and affordable ways to a
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. provided a business update related to its current operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on safety and well-being.
Taco Cabana celebrates Mother's Day with brunch menu and mimosas for $6.
Pollo Tropical introduces new menu items, including Topped Tostones and Shrimp Creole, at most locations for a limited time.
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. reports fourth-quarter 2019 results, with Pollo Tropical generating positive comparable restaurant sales of 0.6%.
Pollo Tropical is proud to partner with the Miami HEAT in our shared love for the city of Miami.
Pollo Tropical launches new vegan menu items featuring Beyond Meat, including Vegan Tropichop and Wrap, at $4.49 and $4.09 respectively.
DALLAS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - November 05, 2019 - Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.

In light of a 2.6% same-store sales decline at Pollo Tropical, the brand is looking into efforts to attract a new, modern clientele: millennials.

Fast-casual sales dropped 0.7 percent in 2017, with Chipotle and Panera Bread being two of the few brands seeing positive increases.