May 23, 2013

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Qdoba's Mango Salad LTO is Back
Qdoba Goes Home as Winner of NRA Kids' Recipe Challenge
Small portions give customers control over health, values, and variety.
Small Portions a Big Idea
April 2013

Little servings give diners an opportunity to control health, value, and variety.
Qdoba Expands Its Reach in Canada

Canadians can now enjoy the taste of Qdoba Mexican Grill’s wide variety of handcrafted Mexican cuisine, as the brand announced its newest location in London, Ontario.

The newest Qdoba joins the brand’s first-ever Canadian restaurant, which recently opened in Brandon, Manitoba...

Ex-TCBY CEO Tim Casey Named President of Qdoba

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jack in the Box Inc. that operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill, announced that Timothy P. Casey will join Qdoba as president, effective March 25.

Qdoba Introduces Brown Rice to its Menu Nationwide

Qdoba Mexican Grill is proud to introduce brown rice at all participating Qdoba locations. Qdoba’s brown rice is prepared daily with a flavorful blend of roasted garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, and a hint of red chiles that gives guests a new option to enjoy with their favorite...

Pass the Rewards
January 2013

Within weeks of Apple’s iOS 6 mobile system launch, Qdoba was offering Chicago customers access to its rewards card through Apple’s new Passbook program.

Passbook—a mobile wallet of sorts—holds everything from movie passes and plane tickets to gift cards and reward...

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...

Qdoba Makes Shopping Easy with Gift Card Promo

Many Americans will be purchasing gift cards this holiday season, and Qdoba Mexican Grill, known for its wide variety of fresh and innovative Mexican cuisine, will again make it a rewarding experience for customers by giving them a voucher good for $5 off an entree for every purchase of a $25 Q-...

Qdoba President and CEO Gary Beisler Retires

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jack in the Box that operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill, announced that president and CEO Gary J. Beisler plans to retire from the company.

A search is underway to indentify a successor to Beisler, who will continue to...

Kids LiveWell Hits 1 Year with More Than 100 Participants

The National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) groundbreaking Kids LiveWell initiative is marking its first anniversary this week, as the first-of-its-kind voluntary industry program reaches more than 100 participating restaurant brands committed to providing families with a growing...

Smooch Your Way to Free Qdoba Today

Qdoba Mexican Grill is encouraging its guests to share the love again on Feb. 14 with the return of its popular BOGO for a Kiss Valentine’s Day promotion. Qdoba guests who purchase one entrée at any participating Qdoba restaurant on Valentine’s Day and then share a kiss with a...

Qdoba Mexican Grill Deploys Envysion to 250th Unit

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Are Smaller Portions Answer to Health Debate?
November 2011

The quick-serve industry has taken its share of blows from media and government alike as they suggest fast food is contributing to the nation’s obesity epidemic. And while the industry has risen to the challenge of offering lower-calorie, lower-sodium, and all-around healthier menu...

Qdoba, the Power of Choice

On the heels of its “Naked” ordering option (menu items without a tortilla), expanded Kids Meal menu, and last year’s Craft 2 menu, Qdoba has raised its innovation bar higher this summer. The Denver-based Mexican chain recently announced that it is expanding its healthy options...

2011 Chef’s Survey
April 2011

Each year QSR surveys the best and the brightest culinary professionals in the industry to find out what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to your menu. The exclusive annual Chef Survey, unveils innovative menu items that reflect the year’s newest and most exciting...

What Happened to Table Service?
March 2011

In many cases, it’s a different consumer out there today deciding where to dine when the urge hits. Throughout the recession, full-service restaurants offered so many fire-sale bargains that those little affected by the economy could almost feel guilty for practically stealing meals when...

Qdoba Takes the Streets to the Stores in Mini Tacos

Qdoba Mexican Grill introduced Qdoba’s Mini Street Tacos to its more than 500 restaurants nationwide. Available only for a limited time beginning March 7, Qdoba’s Mini Street Tacos offer...

The Fall of Pizza
March 2011

What’s happened to pizza’s major players?

In 2000, the QSR 50 Report, this magazine’s annual ranking of the nation’s top quick-service brands, showed a robust American appetite for pizza, a category trailing only burger joints in representation. With pizza chains...

Qdoba Revamps Loyalty Program to Add Flexibility

Qdoba Mexican Grill has had a loyalty program available for customers for several years now, but the company announced that it is rolling out an enhanced version of the program to give customers more flexibility with the points they earn.

Qdoba Rewards creates a bank system that customers...

To Continue Growth Trend, Qdoba Promotes Five

Denver-based Qdoba Mexican Grill announced that it promoted five executives to build upon the company’s positive sales and new unit growth through innovative marketing, franchise development, and menu innovation. Promotions include: Karen Guido to chief marketing officer; David Craven to...

The New Kids’ Meals
January 2011

Kids’ menus have come a long way from the days when they were little more than sandwiches, soft drinks, and small fries for the small fries.

As parents increasingly seek out food that is healthful and nutritious for their children, particularly in light of America’s growing...

Wake Up Breakfast Proteins
December 2010

There is an answer to the age-old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg.

It’s definitely the egg—at least when it comes to breakfast. Few morning menus are without them. But these days, chicken and another popular poultry protein, turkey, are increasingly...