Vincent Montanelli

Built Different Brands brings Mike's Red Tacos to Florida with 36-unit deal

Built Different Brands agreed to open 36 Mike’s Red Tacos locations in Florida, with the first opening planned for 2027.

Mike's Red Tacos signs 36-unit development deal for Florida expansion

Mike’s Red Tacos, the celebrated San Diego-born beef Birria brand named as a Yelp Top 100 U.S.

The agreement, spearheaded by experienced operator and CEO of Built Different Brands Kal Gullapalli, is expected to bring Mike’s Red Tacos’ signature birria and famous red tacos to Florida over the next several years, with the first location planned for 2027.

Three-unit Mike’s Red Tacos did not begin with a sweeping national plan.

Michael Khalil, a franchisee with Little Caesars and Jersey Mike's Subs, signed an agreement to develop 15 units of Mike's Red Tacos in Michigan.

A veteran franchisee of Little Caesars and Jersey Mike's has signed a 15-unit agreement to bring San Diego-based Mike’s Red Tacos to the Michigan market.

Mike's Red Tacos signs 15-unit deal in Michigan with Michael Khalil.

Mike’s Red Tacos has signed a 15-unit agreement with Michael Khalil to bring its signature drip to the Great Lakes State.

- Fast Casual - Executives - News Andrew Feghali named CEO of Mike’s Red Tacos He initially became involved with the San Diego-based birria brand as an early investor and was the f

Founder Mike Touma, who grew the brand from a San Diego food truck into two brick-and-mortar restaurants, has been announced as the company’s Chief Brand Officer.

Mike's Red Tacos signs 22-unit deal in Texas and California.

Mike's Red Tacos signs 22-unit franchise agreement to expand across Texas and Northern California

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Mike’s Red Tacos has appointed Patrick Cunningham, formerly of Bobby’s Burgers and Little Caesars, to lead market expansion and franchisee relationship strategies.

Two seasoned restaurant operators have signed a 50-unit franchise agreement to bring Mike's Red Tacos to Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Mike's Red Tacos signs 50-unit franchise agreement for New England.

Mike’s Red Tacos has brought on Patrick Cunningham to the role of Chief Development Officer.

Restaurant operator Michael McGuire has signed a 15-unit franchise agreement with Mike's Red Tacos to develop the San Diego-born birria concept in Minnesota.

Wetzel's Pretzels debuts its 400th location on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, owned and operated by existing franchisee Abu Taher.

Wetzel’s Pretzels introduces S’mores Bitz, a limited-time menu addition featuring pillowy pretzel bitz with Ghirardelli chocolate sauce and mini marshmallows.

Wetzel's Pretzels appointed Vincent Montanelli as its brand leader following the company's acquisition by MTY Food Group.