All Tortilla articles – Page 2
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NewsTortilla hints at European expansion next year
The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain is looking to “dip its toes into potential European opportunities next year”, chief executive Richard Morris has said.
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NewsTortilla appoints people director
Holly Foot joins from Hostmore, where she was head of employee relations at Fridays
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NewsRevenue up but pre-tax profit down at Tortilla
The fast-casual Mexican restaurant business reported strong like-for-like sales in the first half of FY21 and into the summer, despite the impact of the heatwave and rail strikes
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Analysis & InsightEnergy cost pressures mean ‘it’s impossible to plan’
The challenges posed by energy costs and the need to review restaurant design to capitalise on delivery sales, were debated at a special leaders’ roundtable at MCA’s Restaurant Conference.
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NewsTortilla announces two board changes
The fast casual chain has appointed Francesca Tiritiello as non-executive director and Laurence Keen as senior independent director
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NewsTortilla launches first ESG report
Company commitments include developing a net zero roadmap, reducing waste and implementing further training initiatives to aid staff retention and support long-term career progression
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NewsTortilla to rebrand Chilango’s three City sites
The Mexican fast-casual chain has also announced it will be utilising the Chilango name as a virtual brand across the group’s delivery kitchens following its acquisition of the business in May
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NewsTortilla launches loyalty scheme
Members of the Tortilla Club can earn stamps and redeem rewards, including a free main of their choice one they have collected nine stamps.
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘The brand’s resilience lies in its simplicity’
CEO Richard Morris speaks to MCA about national and global expansion, maintaining affordability and authenticity, and why the acquisition of Chilango is sure to pay off
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NewsTortilla like-for-like sales up 19%
Group revenue increased by 60%, to £26.9m, in the half year to 3 July 2022, compared to 2019 – a 55% increase excluding the impact of its acquisition of Chilango in May this year
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NewsTortilla announces partnership with Uber Eats
The Mexican restaurant group is the latest to join the delivery platform
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Analysis & InsightRail strikes: ‘What happened to we’re all in this together?’
As city centre-based operators endure a trading climate similar to lockdown, MCA hears from D&D London, Stonegate, McMullen, Ole & Steen, Tortilla, Vagabond and Red Engine about the impact so far
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Analysis & InsightTortilla on a roll with deal for Chilango
MCA examines the background to Tortilla’s £2.75m acquisition of the rival Mexican chain, and how the move is a step towards it consolidating the fast-casual burrito market
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NewsChilango acquired for £2.75m
Tortilla intends to retain and continue to operate the Chilango brand at certain locations and via delivery in a number of Tortilla sites
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NewsTortilla uses digital to map out expansion
The fast-casual Mexican concept is analysing customer data to determine locations for future sites, head of marketing Megan Burton-Brown revealed at MCA’s Hostech conference
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InterviewsTortilla: Change in planning law ‘hugely beneficial’
From former retail units to new franchise partners, the fast casual Mexican brand is “pushing all avenues” to reach its target of 45 new sites by 2026
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NewsTortilla to accelerate expansion on the back of significant revenue growth
The fast-casual Mexican brand, which listed on AIM in October, achieved revenue growth of +79.5% in the full year to 2 January 2022, with its strong trading momentum continuing post year-end
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NewsTortilla to expand delivery kitchen network
The burrito restaurant brand has entered into a partnership with Growth Kitchen, which has just secured £3m in seed funding
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Analysis & InsightTortilla: ‘Our site pipeline is so much better’
CEO Richard Morris tells the Food to Go Conference about the paradox of having a good pandemic, and how that led to its IPO
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NewsLast few tickets available for MCA’s Food to Go Conference
There is one week to go until the event on Wednesday 9 March at the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, featuring itsu, Pret, Leon, Caffè Nero UK, Greggs, Tortilla and many more