All Tortilla articles
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Tortilla revenues drop in H1 amid new strategic vision
The fast-casual Mexican group says it has seen “early signs of progress” against a newly outlined strategy to improve UK profitability and invest in brand growth
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New food director at Tortilla
The fast casual Mexican-inspired group has appointed James Garland, previously of Honest Burgers
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Interviews
Fresh Burritos acquisition ‘transformational’ step for Tortilla
CEO Andy Naylor discusses kickstarting expansion in mainland Europe, adding immediate scale, and the opportunity to ‘own’ the Mexican cuisine category across the continent
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Tortilla acquires Fresh Burritos
The €3.95m (£3.34m) acquisition of Europe’s second largest fast casual Mexican restaurant group marks the latest step forward in Tortilla’s growth strategy, which includes developing the brand internationally and doubling down on franchising
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Tortilla, Wingstop UK, L’ETO, Brindisa and more
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Interviews
Tortilla: ‘London is really booming’
CEO Andy Naylor speaks to MCA about strong recovery in the capital, the current trading landscape, franchising opportunities, and a directional change in food innovation
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Tortilla looks ahead to improved consumer outlook
The fast casual Mexican group reported a 14% increase in revenue at 3.6% increase in like-for-like sales in 2023, with consumer demand expected to further recover later this year
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Luke Johnson takes a stake in Tortilla
The serial investor has snapped up 3.6% worth of shares in the fast-casual concept, valued at around £682,200
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Tortilla CEO Richard Morris to step down
Morris, who has spent ten years with the fast-casual Mexian brand, will be replaced by UK MD Andy Naylor at the end of March
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Tortilla ends partnership with Deliveroo
Tortilla has confirmed Uber Eats and Just Eat as its partners following a review of the brand’s delivery strategy, as part of a wider initiative to drive EBITDA margin and profitability
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Interviews
Tortilla: ‘We’re excited by the opportunity in Europe’
The fast casual Mexican brand plans to open eight new corporate-owned sites in the UK in 2024 with a focus on shopping-centre locations, and is sizing up European markets to target in the future.
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Tortilla: ‘There’s still plenty of ground to go in the UK’
CEO Richard Morris speaks to MCA about the potential for a breakfast offer, breaking hourly records with kiosks, and launching in Europe but remaining focused on the home market
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Tortilla demonstrates resilience
The fast casual Mexican cuisine specialist saw revenue growth of 22% to £32.7m in H1 FY23, along with like-for-like growth of 5%
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Interviews
Tortilla ups focus on evening trade
As it launches its new evening menu and happy hour offer, Tortilla looks to shift the sales mix away from its current lunchtime focus, according to operations director Stephen Clark
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Tortilla appoints NED
Keith Down has held finance director positons at Wetherspoons, Go-Ahead, Dunelm and Selfridges
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Tortilla ‘quietly confident’ about European expansion
The Mexican-inspired fast casual brand is keen to continue expansion in Ireland, despite some “logistical challenges”, according to City AM.
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Tortilla announces progress on expansion
In a H1 2023 update, the Mexican concept announced record performances at its franchised sites with SSP, with further sites in the pipeline
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Sexy Fish, Tortilla, Chopstix and more
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Interviews
Tortilla: ‘The opportunity in Europe is huge’
Having proven itself in the UK, the concept is now accelerating its franchising plans for mainland Europe, CEO Richard Morris and NED Francesca Tiritiello tell MCA
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Tortilla focuses on travel hub and European expansion
The fast casual Mexican-inspired brand will expand its partnerships with SSP and Compass Group, while looking to gain traction in international markets, CEO Richard Morris tells MCA