Pollo Tropical® Announces New VP Of Operations For Texas
Veteran industry leader Bob Moore to fill position created to further company's western expansion plans
MIAMI, May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant industry veteran Bob Moore has joined Pollo Tropical as vice president of operations for Texas. In the newly created position, Moore will support the company's explosive growth initiatives in the state.
Moore's extensive restaurant operations experience includes a turnaround stint as president and CEO at Western Sizzlin, Inc.®, prior to its merger with Steak 'n Shake®. Before that, he served for more than six years as chief restaurant operations officer at Texas-based Whataburger® and was also director of operations during his 15 years with the company. His other top leadership roles include vice president of operation services for Sonic®.
"Creating this position is a direct reflection of our commitment to Texas as a cornerstone in Pollo Tropical's brand development and our aggressive growth plans," said Pollo Tropical Chief Operating Officer Danny Meisenheimer. "Bob's proven leadership and deep operational experience will be key in helping us achieve our goals."
Pollo Tropical first entered the Texas market in 2014 and has since opened 14 restaurants in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio with 11 more planned for 2015. Moore will ensure that the rapid growth in Texas and westward is strongly supported by solid infrastructure, and he will lead the charge as the company tests new initiatives in the region.
"This is an incredibly dynamic time in Pollo Tropical's history, and I look forward to working with Pollo's team to maximize our growth potential with solid ops procedures that support not only our current Texas stores, but also set the stage for growth over the next three to five years," said Moore.
About Pollo Tropical
Pollo Tropical, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., is a Caribbean-inspired fast-casual concept known for its fresh, flame-grilled chicken marinated in a proprietary blend of tropical fruit juices and spices. Other craveable island favorites include Mojo Roast Pork and made-from-scratch sides including rice, beans, yuca with garlic sauce, sweet plantains and more. Menu items like the Tropical Citrus Chicken Salad, Guava BBQ Pork Sandwich and Create Your Own TropiChops® can be customized with 10 zesty tropical signature sauces on Pollo Tropical's famous Saucing Island®. Founded in 1988, the Miami-based company currently owns and operates more than 130 locations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, plus five licensed restaurants on college campuses and more than 36 franchised locations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit Pollo Tropical's website at www.pollotropical.com.
About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana® and Cabana Grill® restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast-casual, ethnic restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature made-from-scratch cooking, fresh salsa bars, drive-thru service and catering. For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com.
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