Taco Bell, Wienerschnitzel selling — seafood?
Updated 10:15 a.m. —————— In the restaurant industry, the Lenten season typically triggers a flurry of seafood promotions — from McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish to Del Taco’s crispy shrimp taco. As a result,...
View ArticleNew foods at Del Taco, Jack in the Box and Rubio’s
Do you think your taco will look like this when you get it? Here’s a round up of new menu items introduced this week at local fast-food chains: Del Taco introduced Wednesday the Santa Fe Chicken Soft...
View ArticleRubio’s to debut first upscale store in O.C.
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill is opening next week a redesigned restaurant in Orange County — an upscale prototype that will offer better views of the kitchen and digital menu boards. The new fresh-Mex...
View ArticleRubio’s next in line for fast-food buyout
Rubio's will open its 33rd O.C. store later this week In a deal valued at $91 million, Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill will be acquired by an East Coast private equity firm in a move that marks another...
View ArticleRubio’s bold new look matches food, says founder (slide show)
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill is opening its first redesigned restaurant in Orange County — a prototype that is expected to showcase the chain’s modern fresh-Mex menu. The Anaheim Hills restaurant is...
View ArticleVeteran restaurant owner loses everything with final unit closure
Tom Hodgson, center, and his two managers, Carlos Cerna (left) and Juan Ruiz. Hodgson said he'll do what he can to help his staff find jobs. Once an operator of a string of Baja Fresh units and pizza...
View ArticleRubio’s, The Counter opening dates, plus Five Guys update
Here are a couple of updates on some high-interest new restaurant locations in Orange County, including the much anticipated The Counter in Newport Beach. Also, I have a minor update on Five Guys...
View ArticleRubio’s tweaks fish taco, raises price
Rubio’s founder Ralph Rubio needs a game-changer to boost flat sales at his Carlsbad-based fish taco chain, which has seen new fresh-Mex rivals flood the region amid a brutal recession. His turnaround...
View ArticleNew foods: Carl's Jr., IHOP, Wienerschnitzel, McDonald's, Burger King
Photo by Doria Anselmo After a slow down during the holidays, restaurants — both full-service and fast-food — are rolling out a slew of new foods for consumers. We’ve got new onion rings at Burger...
View ArticleNew foods from Taco Bell, Rubio’s, Thrifty, Lazy Dog Cafe
Updated 2/27 Frozen treats and seafood seem to be the trend, as we take a look at new menu items hitting big brand restaurants over the last week. Standout items are a Thin Mint Shake at Lazy Dog Cafe...
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