All Tortilla articles
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NewsTortilla appoints Gregor Grant NED
The appointment completes the board transition, which saw co-founder Brandon Stephens return as global CEO, Mac Plumpton join as UK CEO, and Marta Pogroszewska join as NED
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OpinionThe phenomenon of the boomerang CEO
Dominic Walsh welcomes Brandon Stephens back to Tortilla, who he writes is now part of an elite group of hospitality leaders that have returned or been re-appointed to a business they have run before
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Analysis & InsightInvestors cheer salud! to return of Tortilla founder
Brandon Stephens has stepped back into the CEO role at Tortilla with a powerhouse team of hospitality leaders, where he will be looking to build on early European forays into France, improve its food offer, and build a refreshed brand that resonates with a contemporary consumer
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NewsBrandon Stephens appointed group CEO for Tortilla as Andy Naylor steps down
The multiple board and management changes, which also include Mac Plumpton joining as UK CEO, come as the fast casual Mexican chain prepares to enter its next phase of development
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NewsTortilla delivers 8.5% revenue growth to £73.8m
The fast casual Mexican chain achieved UK like-for-like sales growing 6.2% and said it has significantly outperformed the market, with sales momentum strengthening throughout the year
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NewsNew sessions announced for Food To Go Conference
Gail’s, Taco Bell, Coco di Mama and Chaiiwala are among the big-name brands that have joined the line-up for MCA’s upcoming Conference, on 5 March.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Yard Sale Pizza, Rudy’s, Bunsik, and more
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NewsFirst speakers announced for MCA’s Food to Go Conference 2026
Pret, Tortilla, Greggs, Popeyes and WatchHouse are among the brands already announced for the conference next March, with early bird tickets on sale now.
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NewsTortilla appoints Duncan Garrood as chair
He previously served as CEO of Punch Taverns, Bill’s Restaurants and Ten Entertainment Group, and is currently senior independent director with the Brighton Pier Group
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NewsEmma Woods to step down as Tortilla chair
Woods will step down from her role as non-executive chair at the end of 2025, having worked with Tortilla for four years
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘It’s been a good year for us’
The focus on volume growth and limited price rises is paying off, along with a brand refresh, loyalty scheme, and improved food quality, CEO Andy Naylor tells MCA
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NewsTortilla achieves 5% rise in UK like-for-likes; appoints new CFO
Despite strong growth in UK sales, the fast-casual Mexican restaurant’s UK business reported a loss before tax of £2.3m in the 26 weeks to 29 June 2025
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NewsTortilla achieves 5% rise in like-for-likes
The fast-casual Mexican restaurant group achieved a £3.9m increase in revenue for the half-year, to £35.4m, with strong sales momentum continuing into H2
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NewsTortilla zeroes in on health in new summer menu
New £5 protein pots and a revamped salad offering are designed to appeal to the health-conscious customer across a wider variety of occasions
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NewsTortilla undergoes debt financing; CFO to step down
The fast casual Mexican chain has entered a new financing agreement with its banking partner Santander, which extends its current debt facilities from £10m to £12.5m. Separately, CFO Maria Denny will step down in September
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘Tech is a massive part of our journey’
CEO Andy Naylor discusses the fast casual Mexican-inspired chain’s partnership with food robotics company Kaikaku at MCA’s Hostech conference
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘There’s more potential for this business’
Investments into its F&B offer, tech, loyalty, and brand identity have helped drive a turnaround in sales in 2024, CEO Andy Naylor tells MCA
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NewsTortilla hails sales turnaround
UK like-for-like sales increased by 5.9% in Q1 2025, driven by investments in food, brand and technology
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EventsFuture trends, AI, robotics and loyalty at Hostech 2025
Leading hospitality brands reveal the strategies, technologies and investment priorities shaping the future of guest experience next month
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NewsHostech boasts bumper line-up for 2025
Costa Coffee, Pizza Pilgrims, Pho, Turtle Bay, Comptoir and 200 Degrees join the line-up of panellists at MCA’s Hostech Conference next month















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