Balance Grill, CoreLife, I Love Bacon execs on innovation that works ... and doesn't

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A panel of restaurant leaders shared some of their best and worst innovations with fellow restaurateurs at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Nashville.

Nachos Navidad back at Taco John's

December 1, 2017

That spicy and multi-colored treat of the season, Nachos Navidad, is back at Taco John's in all its red-and-green tortilla chip glory, a news release said. The…

Taco Bell opens 1st NYC restaurant with new urban design

November 28, 2017

As part of its expansion plans to the Empire State, Taco Bell opens today in New York City with its new design created for more walkable urban areas, a brand…

Taco John's throws some salsa on the Bluegrass State

November 21, 2017

Taco John's is sprinkling a little spice on the Bluegrass State with a dozen new locations in central Kentucky planned in the immediate future, a news release…

El Pollo Loco adds flavors, chicken varieties to celebrate 1 year in Dallas-Fort Worth

October 30, 2017

El Pollo Loco is showing the people of the Dallas-Fort Worth area some love on its first anniversary in that market by giving away 365 meals at each of the 1…

7-Eleven launches fresh meals to compete with QSRs

7-Eleven is aiming squarely at the restaurant industry with a line of prepared foods to go in its sprawling network of northern Texas stores. Even the news…

Vegas Taco Bell fufills vow to put matrimony on menu

June 26, 2017

Taco Bell appears to have been hit right in the heart by Cupid himself, as the chain says that its flagship Las Vegas Cantina will become wedding…

Del Taco fires up breakfast with 5 menu additions

March 21, 2017

This Thursday, March 23, Del Taco devotees will have at least five new ways to get fired up for the day, thanks to the chain's new breakfast offerings, a news…

Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.

Del Taco enjoys strong Q3 sales growth

October 20, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants is celebrating its twelfth consecutive quarter of positive same store sales boasting a jump of 6.7 percent.

Taco John's cooks up new menu item

July 27, 2016

Taco John's has released a new limited-time menu item, the Quesadilla Taco, a company press release.

Taco John's makes a splash with new beverage options

June 22, 2016

Taco Johns is introducing a trio of new beverages this summer and fall. Orange mango dew and strawberry citrus rush are available July 25 - Sept. 25. Blood…

El Pollo Loco signs deal with PLM Restaurants

June 21, 2016

PLM Restaurants signed a franchise deal to acquire two existing El Pollo Loco Tucson locations, and open six new locations by August 2019. 

Franchising Focus: Del Taco grows on quality, value

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Del Taco restaurant chain has become a huge success since its beginnings in 1964. That's when Ed Hackbarth opened the first Del Taco location in Barstow…

Del Taco opens in South Carolina

March 28, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants has opened a new location in Columbia, South Carolina, as part of a recently signed multi-unit development agreement.

Del Taco spices up breakfast with new Mexican chorizo sausage

March 23, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants has introduced Mexican chorizo sausage to its breakfast menu.

Del Taco wins 2016 'Franchise Times' Dealmakers Award

February 19, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants Inc was named a winner in the fourth annual "Franchise Times" Dealmakers awards.

Del Taco adds 2 new items to Buck & Under Menu

January 11, 2016

Del Taco announced that two new Chicken Rollers have been added to its Buck & Under Menu.

Taco Bueno acquired by TPG Growth

December 3, 2015

TPG Growth announced the acquisition of Taco Bueno.

Taco Bell saves restaurant 'Numero Uno' from demolition

November 18, 2015

Taco Bell will raise and rehabilitate the world's first Taco Bell restaurant from its 53-year-old foundation in Downey, California, and relocate it to the Taco…