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All Tortilla articles
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Young’s Pubs, GDK, JÖRO, and more
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NewsTortilla revenue forecast to exceed expectations
The fast casual Mexican restaurant group said the revised forecast followed the continuation of strong sales recovery for the UK business, which has been further accelerated by the successful implementation of its ‘Vital 5’ strategy
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InterviewsTortilla pushes ahead with dual-partnership delivery approach
CFO Maria Denny told MCA’s Restaurant Conference that the group has seen an expected decline in delivery volumes but is building a more “aligned approach” to drive profitability
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NewsTortilla to expand SSP partnership
The five-year plan sets the stage for the burrito brand to grow from six to 18 travel hub sites with the global concessions operator
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InterviewsTortilla slowing down UK expansion to focus on profitability
CEO Andy Naylor tells MCA that while Tortilla will continue growing in the UK through its franchise partners, it has no current plans for new company-owned restaurants
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NewsTortilla sees revenue decline after overhauling delivery partnerships
CEO Andy Naylor said the UK business had “lost momentum” at the start of the year, and the company had to make some “big decisions to overhaul the trend”
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menus feature pumpkin spice and all things nice
Classic autumnal flavours, such as maple, cinnamon and pumpkin, make a return to menus, as MCA rounds-up the latest menu launches, featuring Pret, Greggs, Costa Coffee and more
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NewsTortilla appoints new MD for French business
Eric Wauthier-Wurmser, formerly of Groupe Le Duff, will oversee 13 company-owned stores and 18 franchised locations recently acquired from Fresh Burritos
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NewsSushiDog hires Richard Morris as NED
The former Tortilla CEO, who left the burrito brand earlier this year, joins the sushi roll concept as it plans mutiple site openings
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NewsTortilla launches first ever app
Burrito Society will allow customers to collect stamps, unlock rewards, and order ahead at all company-owned sites
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NewsTortilla promotes Stephen Clark to COO
Clark joined the group as operations director in 2022 and has since led the opening of 17 stores
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NewsTortilla revenues drop in H1 amid new strategic vision
The fast-casual Mexican group says it has seen “early signs of progress” against a newly outlined strategy to improve UK profitability and invest in brand growth
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NewsNew food director at Tortilla
The fast casual Mexican-inspired group has appointed James Garland, previously of Honest Burgers
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InterviewsFresh Burritos acquisition ‘transformational’ step for Tortilla
CEO Andy Naylor discusses kickstarting expansion in mainland Europe, adding immediate scale, and the opportunity to ‘own’ the Mexican cuisine category across the continent
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NewsTortilla acquires Fresh Burritos
The €3.95m (£3.34m) acquisition of Europe’s second largest fast casual Mexican restaurant group marks the latest step forward in Tortilla’s growth strategy, which includes developing the brand internationally and doubling down on franchising
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Tortilla, Wingstop UK, L’ETO, Brindisa and more
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InterviewsTortilla: ‘London is really booming’
CEO Andy Naylor speaks to MCA about strong recovery in the capital, the current trading landscape, franchising opportunities, and a directional change in food innovation
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NewsTortilla looks ahead to improved consumer outlook
The fast casual Mexican group reported a 14% increase in revenue at 3.6% increase in like-for-like sales in 2023, with consumer demand expected to further recover later this year
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NewsLuke Johnson takes a stake in Tortilla
The serial investor has snapped up 3.6% worth of shares in the fast-casual concept, valued at around £682,200
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NewsTortilla CEO Richard Morris to step down
Morris, who has spent ten years with the fast-casual Mexian brand, will be replaced by UK MD Andy Naylor at the end of March