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Growth for the Mexican category moderated slightly in 2025, with total sales of $23.4 billion from 13 franchises ranked on the Franchise Times Top 400.
QDOBA has 827 units and plans to reach 2,000 restaurants in 10 years
The transaction will allow the chain to refinance debt, providing liquidity to help it reach 2,000 units and support investments in remodels and digital makelines.
Tang brings more than 25 years of restaurant and public company experience and will lead all aspects of legal, compliance, risk management and corporate governance, and play a key role in franchise strategy and transactions.
QDOBA signed a 50-unit development deal with B Wild Investments to expand its Mexican fast-casual brand in Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah.
QDOBA today announced the promotion of Jon Burke to Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.
QDOBA has appointed Kevin Carroll, a 30-year veteran in the restaurant industry, as a member of its leadership team, following impressive comp sales growth.
QDOBA today announced that it has signed a 30-unit development agreement with one of America’s strongest franchisee operators, Thrive Restaurant.
SAN DIEGO, March 18, 2024 // PRNewswire // - QDOBA today announced that Jeremy Vitaro has joined the company as Chief Development Officer and Head of International.
QDOBA plans for rapid expansion, expecting to double in size over the next decade with plans to open 40 new restaurants this year, followed by 60 in 2024, and 80+ annually beginning in 2025.
QDOBA has won USA Today 10Best for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting the restaurant excellence delivered by its talented team members and franchise partners.
Applebee's offers free meals to veterans and active duty military
Applebee’s has appointed Chef Scott Rodriguez as its Chief Culinary Officer, bringing deep casual dining innovation experience to the brand.
Last week, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar® held their annual franchise conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Applebee's offers free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, as part of its 12th consecutive year of honoring military heroes.
Dine brands, parent company of Applebee's and IHOP, reports strong sales in off-premise dining for Q3.
A roundup of news on franchising, including unit growth and international expansion.