Tag: Phil Friedman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Funds raised support Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry initiative to end childhood hunger in America Charlotte, NC  (Restaurant News…

October 2, 2019 · ·

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Introduces New Vegetarian Menu Option

BOCA Veggie Ground Crumbles Offers another Protein Choice for Guests Charlotte, NC  (Restaurant News Release)  Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill is…

July 30, 2019 · ·

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

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Opens Chapman Highway Location Knoxville, TN  (Restaurant News Release)  HP Patel and JT Patel love Knoxville.…

January 28, 2019 · ·

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

Charlotte, NC  (Restaurant News Release)  Charlotte-based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill held its annual convention recently in Savannah, Georgia.  On the…

November 9, 2018 · ·

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

Charlotte, NC  (Restaurant News Release)  Shannon Glaser’s mother introduced her to franchising when she was only 22, and more than…

October 24, 2018 · ·

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

Charlotte, NC  (Restaurant News Release)  September kicks off NO KID HUNGRY MONTH and Charlotte based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill is…

August 31, 2018 · ·

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

Louisville, KY  (Restaurant News Release)  Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill, the popular and quickly growing chain based in Charlotte, North Carolina,…

May 18, 2018 · ·

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 Lincoln, NE  (Restaurant News Release)  Ryan Funke…

March 13, 2018 · ·

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

2017 Year End Wrap Up and Chain Update Charlotte, NC  (Restaurant News Release)  “It’s not enough just to make me…

January 4, 2018 · ·

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

Charlotte, NC  (Restaurant News Release)  Charlotte-based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill held two separate fundraisers to benefit The Salvation Army’s relief…

October 2, 2017 · ·