For years, Alizadeh, who came to Oregon from Iran as a teenager, was an unqualified success story who employed thousands of workers in his real estate and restaurant businesses, which included control of 71 Jack in the Box franchises, as well as TGI Fridays, Sonic Burger and
Qdoba Mexican Grill outlets.
The other most prevalent Mexican chains are Chipotle Mexican Grill (15%),
Qdoba Mexican Grill (4.4%), Moe's Southwest Grill (3.9%), and Del Taco (3.6%), according to CHD Expert's foodservice database.
Beanstalk Data is a technology provider for quick service restaurants and fast casual dining providers including Taco Bell, Pollo Tropical, Carl's Jr., Islands Restaurant, Jack In The Box, Panda Express,
Qdoba Mexican Grill and Taco Cabana.
Beisler most recently served as CEO for
Qdoba Mexican Grill, growing the brand from seven units to 650 between 1998 and 2013.
Not everyone has a positive outlook: Jack in the Box Inc, A San Diego-based operator and franchisor of fast-food restaurants including
Qdoba Mexican Grill, is predicting current conditions will prevail.
Qdoba Mexican Grill's name may say it all, but the fast-casual restaurant chain with 760 locations across the United States and Puerto Rico wasn't saying it to U.S.
Its specific outreach to minority communities has proven beneficial as it looks at non-traditional venues for its Jack in the Box and
Qdoba Mexican Grill concepts.
Other retails tenants at the distinctive 550,000 square foot office tower include FedEx Kinkos, Just Salad and the
Qdoba Mexican Grill.
Pre-leased tenants include
Qdoba Mexican Grill, Kate Austin Jewelry & Gifts and TCBY.
Thai Place in Shrewsbury (formerly
Qdoba Mexican Grill) is small and comfy, seating about 50.
The Mexican category was once again dominated by
Qdoba Mexican Grill and Chipotle Mexican Grill, which posted estimated U.S.