May 23, 2013

Pollo Tropical

Pollo Tropical Cuddles Up with 2-for-$9.99 Valentine's Day Deal

Pollo Tropical is offering a "Two Can Dine for $9.99" deal all day on Thursday, February 14. Guests can text "sweetheart" to 52198 to receive the Valentine's Day coupon code.

The "Two Can Dine for $9.99" deal can be used for lunch or dinner. It features...

Nancy Clark Joins Fiesta Restaurant Group as Chief People Officer

Fiesta Restaurant Group, the owner, operator, and franchisor of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast-casual restaurant brands, announced that Nancy Clark has joined the company as vice president, chief people officer, effective January 10, 2013.

Clark is a highly regarded human...

Pollo Tropical Beefs Up the Menu

Pollo Tropical is introducing beef to its menu for a limited time. With a savory recipe nearly a year in the making, the new offering includes tender beef sauteed with fresh onions and peppers, simmered in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce.

"We created this product for the customer...

Pollo Tropical Celebrates Nat'l Soup Month with $1 Soup

Pollo Tropical is celebrating National Taco Soup Day on Wednesday, January 16, with a warm gift for its customers: Caldo Gallego Soup for just $1 all day.

This is the third consecutive year that Pollo Tropical, the famous chicken-on-the-grill restaurant chain, is recognizing National Soup...

More Than Mexican
January 2013

Americans’ love affair with ethnic food doesn’t seem to be ebbing. The number of various cultures’ restaurants continues to grow as diners seek new flavors and ingredients from around the world.

According to data from global market research firm Mintel, four in every...

Pollo Tropical Gets Guests in Shape with 21-Day Meal Plan

With the 2013 edition of Pollo Tropical's "21 Days to a New You Meal Plan," feeling better and getting fit has never been so flavorful.

With all meals containing fewer than 1,000 calories, the plan provides three weeks of full-portion meals. All menu items highlight the...

Pollo Tropical Celebrates 12-12-12 with Family Meal Promo

With a one-day opportunity that won’t come around for another 100 years, Pollo Tropical is celebrating 12-12-12 and offering customers its popular Family Meal for just $12.12 from 4 to 8 p.m. on this special day only.

The exclusive 12-12-12 deal consists of an entire Pollo Tropical...

Pollo Tropical Gives Guests the Gift of Tropical Flavor

During the festive holiday season, Pollo Tropical is giving its guests a chance to treat their friends and family to a Pollo Tropical Gift Card.

Starting December 3, customers who purchase a $25 gift card at one of its company-owned restaurants will receive a complimentary $5 gift...

Pollo Tropical Promotes Danny Meisenheimer to Interim COO

Pollo Tropical, the Caribbean-inspired quick-casual restaurant chain known for its marinated chicken on the grill, recently announced the promotion of Danny Meisenheimer to the position of interim chief operating officer, succeeding Jim Tunnessen following his retirement from the company as COO...

Pollo Tropical Heads to India

Pollo Tropical announced that it has entered into its first franchise development agreement outside the Western Hemisphere—a 10-unit deal to bring the popular quick-casual chain of tropical flame-grilled chicken restaurants to northern India.

This marks the brand’s 11th...

Fiesta Restaurant Group Appoints Schweinfurth as CFO

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., the owner, operator, and franchisor of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana fast-casual restaurant brands, announced today that Lynn Schweinfurth has joined the company as vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 16, 2012. With her appointment,...

Pollo Tropical Opens First Restaurant in Panama

Pollo Tropical announced today that the first of five new restaurants planned with franchisee El Machetazo in Panama has opened. This new restaurant is located in the popular Albrook Mall in Panama City, Panama’s largest shopping center. 

Pollo Tropical Opens in Fourth Largest Mall in South America

Pollo Tropical announced the opening of its third franchised restaurant in Caracas, Venezuela, at the Sambil Shopping Center, the fourth-largest mall in South America. This is the third in a 10-unit development agreement with Restaurantes...

Fiesta Restaurant Group Names Chief Development Officer

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc, the parent-owner of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana brands, has named industry veteran John Todd as its chief development officer. 

Todd, who will report to Fiesta Restaurant CEO Tim Taft, will be responsible for all facets of Fiesta’s real...

Pollo Tropical Debuts 'Create Your Own' Pork TropiChop
The wildly-popular Create Your Own Tropichop from Pollo Tropical is about to get even more famous, as the restaurant chain that shines for its fresh ingredients and flame grilling is bringing its flavorful Mojo Roast Pork to the Tropichop! 
 
Starting April 23,...
Pollo Tropical Appoints Chief Brand Officer

Pollo Tropical Chief Operating Officer, Jim Tunnessen, today announced the appointment of Danny Meisenheimer as Chief Brand Officer (CBO), reporting to him.  

Meisenheimer will oversee all strategic marketing, communications, research, and development initiatives...

Pollo Tropical Now Accepting Google Wallet Payments

Beginning Friday, April 13, you can reach for your phone and not for your wallet when visiting Pollo Tropical. The restaurant chain will begin accepting payments from the Google Wallet smart phone platform for all purchases.

Simply tap your phone at the payment reader at any company-owned...

Pollo Tropical Hosts Teachers of the Year Campaign

Pollo Rewards, the loyalty rewards program of Pollo Tropical, is honoring teachers throughout May with its Pollo Tropical “Teachers of the Year” campaign.

Fifteen winning teachers from 15 counties will win free Pollo Tropical for a year by earning the most...

Pollo Tropical Opens First of Five International Locations

Pollo Tropical Serves Up Shrimp Through Lent

Just in time for Lent season, Pollo Tropical is bringing back its grilled tropical shrimp with three great menu items! Beginning Feb.20, guests can enjoy a Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla Wrap Combo, a Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla Salad, and the Grilled Shrimp Create Your Own TropiChop.

All three...