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Tag: Phil Friedman

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Celebrates it 25th Anniversary by Launching an Ambitious Multi-Unit Operator Expansion Plan

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Celebrates it 25th Anniversary by Launching an Ambitious Multi-Unit Operator Expansion Plan

After five years of strategic operational improvements, the brand is poised for significant growth, driven by a focus on technology,…
March 6, 2025 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill To Open Third Location in Louisville Market

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill To Open Third Location in Louisville Market

SuperStar Franchisees Steve and Pam Stallings Just Keep on Growing Their Popular Restaurants in Louisville
March 1, 2024 · ·
Salsarita’s New COO Leads Team Introducing New Products to Menu Including MorningStar Farms Veggie Chorizo Crumbles

Salsarita’s New COO Leads Team Introducing New Products to Menu Including MorningStar Farms Veggie Chorizo Crumbles

Merrick McKinnie is Chief Operating Officer of Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill, the fast-casual chain with more than 84 locations in…
January 23, 2023 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Named to Newsweek’s Second Annual America’s Favorite Restaurant List for 2023

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Named to Newsweek’s Second Annual America’s Favorite Restaurant List for 2023

The awards are based on the results of a survey of more than 4,000 customers and employees of restaurant chains…
December 20, 2022 · ·
Whether It’s a Recession, Pandemic, Labor Shortage or More Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Star Multi-Unit Franchisee Steve Alie Has Overcome Every Obstacle on His Path

Whether It’s a Recession, Pandemic, Labor Shortage or More Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Star Multi-Unit Franchisee Steve Alie Has Overcome Every Obstacle on His Path

Since Steve Alie first got into the restaurant business with no experience in 2006, he's faced a litany of obstacles…
May 11, 2022 · ·
Relying on Basic Tenet of Outstanding Customer Service, Operator Has a Surefire Blueprint for Multi-Unit Success

Relying on Basic Tenet of Outstanding Customer Service, Operator Has a Surefire Blueprint for Multi-Unit Success

Already a veteran of the hospitality industry, Ken Desai switched gears to the restaurant industry as smoothly as a Formula…
March 8, 2022 · ·
Fast-Rising Marketing Whiz Jumps Hurdles at Salsarita’s Mexican Grill

Fast-Rising Marketing Whiz Jumps Hurdles at Salsarita’s Mexican Grill

Recognized as a Quick Thinker and Innovator, Kelly Cooke Inspires
November 8, 2021 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill and Customers Donate Close to $22,000 for No Kid Hungry Campaign in September

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill and Customers Donate Close to $22,000 for No Kid Hungry Campaign in September

Funds raised support Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry initiative to end childhood hunger in America One in six children…
October 2, 2019 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Introduces New Vegetarian Menu Option

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Introduces New Vegetarian Menu Option

BOCA Veggie Ground Crumbles Offers another Protein Choice for Guests Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill is now appealing to vegetarian and…
July 30, 2019 · ·
Multi-Unit Restaurant Owner Will Open 11th Knoxville Restaurant This Week

Multi-Unit Restaurant Owner Will Open 11th Knoxville Restaurant This Week

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Opens Chapman Highway Location HP Patel and JT Patel love Knoxville. Since 2004, the brothers have…
January 28, 2019 · ·
Salsarita’s and Cholula Collaboration Is Just One More Step in Making the Chain “Hot Stuff” in the Restaurant Industry

Salsarita’s and Cholula Collaboration Is Just One More Step in Making the Chain “Hot Stuff” in the Restaurant Industry

Charlotte-based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill held its annual convention recently in Savannah, Georgia.  On the final evening of the educational…
November 9, 2018 · ·
Industry Veteran Has Big Growth Plans as New VP of Development for Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill

Industry Veteran Has Big Growth Plans as New VP of Development for Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill

Shannon Glaser’s mother introduced her to franchising when she was only 22, and more than 15 years later her zest…
October 24, 2018 · ·
Salsarita’s Is Making Sure No Kid Goes Hungry Kicking off September 1 for No Kid Hungry Action Month

Salsarita’s Is Making Sure No Kid Goes Hungry Kicking off September 1 for No Kid Hungry Action Month

September kicks off NO KID HUNGRY MONTH and Charlotte based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill is once again pitching in to…
August 31, 2018 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Adds Drive-Thru Service to Louisville Location

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Adds Drive-Thru Service to Louisville Location

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill, the popular and quickly growing chain based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is actively adding drive-thru locations…
May 18, 2018 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill is Thrilled to Partner with Top Restaurant Operator Ryan Funke in Nebraska

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill is Thrilled to Partner with Top Restaurant Operator Ryan Funke in Nebraska

Multi-Unit Franchisee of Five Guys Burgers & Fries Adds Salsarita’s to His Portfolio Ryan Funke is no novice when it…
March 13, 2018 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Adds 15 New Units and Continues Steady Profitable Growth

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Adds 15 New Units and Continues Steady Profitable Growth

2017 Year End Wrap Up and Chain Update “It’s not enough just to make me happy,” said Phil Friedman, CEO…
January 4, 2018 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Donates $22,000 to the Salvation Army for Hurricane Relief Efforts

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Donates $22,000 to the Salvation Army for Hurricane Relief Efforts

Charlotte-based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill held two separate fundraisers to benefit The Salvation Army’s relief efforts for both Hurricane Harvey…
October 2, 2017 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Debuts First Drive-Thru Location

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Debuts First Drive-Thru Location

Brand New Prototype, Look and Logo at Newest Location in Evansville, Indiana Charlotte-based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill franchisee Mike Corino…
September 20, 2017 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Introduces New Prototype and Strong Growth

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Introduces New Prototype and Strong Growth

Charlotte-based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill is enjoying everything from its name change (the chain used to be known as Salsarita’s…
August 3, 2017 · ·
Knockout Multi-Unit Franchisees About to Open Their 15th Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill

Knockout Multi-Unit Franchisees About to Open Their 15th Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill

HP Patel and JT Patel love Knoxville, Tennessee.  Since 2004, the brothers have owned and operated LAXMI Ventures, which operates…
July 10, 2017 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Brings Seasoned Pro Aboard as President, COO

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Brings Seasoned Pro Aboard as President, COO

Industry veteran Ken Green, who for more than 30 years has driven rapid market growth and record returns for nationally…
June 27, 2017 · ·
“Nacho Fast” Says Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina: Stop in and Celebrate National Nacho Day November 6

“Nacho Fast” Says Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina: Stop in and Celebrate National Nacho Day November 6

$5.00 Nachos all Day at Traditional Site Locations Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina invites you to celebrate National Nachos Day with them…
October 31, 2016 · ·
Salsarita’s Brings Aboard Top Marketing Agency to Support the Thriving and Growing Chain

Salsarita’s Brings Aboard Top Marketing Agency to Support the Thriving and Growing Chain

The Johnson Group Will Now Support The Chain’s Marketing Efforts Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, the popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain known…
October 20, 2016 · ·
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina to Open New Restaurant in Columbia

Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina to Open New Restaurant in Columbia

West Columbia Location Will Be the Newest Corporately Owned Restaurant and Third in the Columbia Market Charlotte-based Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina…
July 13, 2016 · ·
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