Restaurants

This Is It! BBQ & Seafood Corporate Office

This Is It! BBQ & Seafood, known more commonly as This Is It, was founded by current CEO and owner Shelly Anthony in 1993. After working in his parents restaurants during the early part of his life, Anthony wanted to create a restaurant that was different. This Is It! operates a chain of BBQ restaurants in the state of Georgia.

The company curently has 9 locations in the greater Atlanta, Georgia, area, some of them franchises. The restaurants offer Southern style soul food, including BBQ rib tips, fried catfish nuggets, and neck bone dinners. Online ordering for pick up is available, as is catering. Customers can also request a “Food Truck”, which delivers meals to parks, businesses, and other locations.

In 2011, This Is It! was ordered to pay back wages and fines for non-compliance with state minimum wage laws, overworking minors and forcing them to late hours, as well as a lack of overtime pay. Company headquarters are located in Fayetteville, Georgia.

This Is It! BBQ & Seafood

History

Chopt Restaurants Corporate Office

Chopt Creative Salad Restaurant was founded in 2001 in New York City, New York, by current CEO and co-owner Nicholas Marsh. The company operates a chain of restaurants that mainly serve salads as a main course.

The company is different in that it serves salads or “salad wraps” as the main course. No refined sugars are used in the restaurant’s dressings, bur agave nectar and honey are used as replacements. Typical salads include fish, shrimp, or even nuts, fruits and grains. Customers order their salads, watch them being made, then pay for them at the end of the “salad bar”. Vegan choices, as well as a gluten-free menu, are also available.

In 2016, the company announced that it hired salad blogger Julia Sherman to represent their brand.

In October 2020, Chopt opened its 5th New Jersey location.

In May 2023, the company opened its first all-digital restaurant in Manhattan, New York.

Chopt has 80 locations in 7 states. Catering is available at every location. DoorDash is the third-party delivery service used by the company. Headquarters remain in New York City, New York.

Chopt

History

In 2016, the company announced that it hired salad blogger Julia Sherman to represent their brand.

In October 2020, Chopt opened its 5th New Jersey location.

In May 2023, the company opened its first all-digital restaurant in Manhattan, New York.

Chopt has 80 locations in 7 states. Catering is available at every location. DoorDash is the third-party delivery service used by the company. Headquarters remain in New York City, New York.

Casa Garcias Corporate Office

Casa Garcias was founded in San Antonio, Texas, in 1999 by current owner and CEO Espirion G. Garcia. The company operates a chain of Tex Mex food restaurants in the state of Texas.

The company currently has 4 locations, with a 5th in Austin, Texas, under construction. The restaurant is best known for its dedication to Mexican cuisine and unique dishes, such as Migas, which is cubed pork, rather than using shredded pork, and a full breakfast menu. A gluten free menu is available. The company makes all dishes, everything from tamales to tortillas to menudo. All locations also offer a full bar.

Casa Garcias also offers banquet or “party” rooms for special occasions. Company headquarters remain in San Antonio, Texas.

Casa Garcias

Casa Garcias was founded in San Antonio, Texas, in 1999 by current owner and CEO Espirion G. Garcia. The company operates a chain of Tex Mex food restaurants in the state of Texas.

Casa Garcias also offers banquet or “party” rooms for special occasions. Company headquarters remain in San Antonio, Texas.

History

Don Pablo’s Corporate Office

Don Pablo’s was founded in Lubbock, Texas, in 1985. The company operates a chain of Tex-Mex fast food restaurants in the US.

The company grew rapidly, expanding first in Texas, then in the midwestern states in the 1990’s. At one time, the company was second in popularity and size only to Chi Chi’s restaurants. The chain has not done so well into the 2000’s, causing it to be sold several times. Slowly, franchises and company owned locations were forced to close their doors. There are only 9 locations as of July of 2017.

Don Pablo’s is currently owned by Food Management Partners,with headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Food Management Partners also owns Buffalo Wild Wings and several other restaurant chains.

Don Pablo's

Don Pablo’s was founded in Lubbock, Texas, in 1985. The company operates a chain of Tex-Mex fast food restaurants in the US.

Don Pablo’s is currently owned by Food Management Partners,with headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Food Management Partners also owns Buffalo Wild Wings and several other restaurant chains.

History

Charo Chicken Corporate Office

Charo Chicken was founded in Huntington Beach, California, in 1984 by Moe Bonakdar. The company operates a chain of mostly franchised fast food chicken restaurants in Southern California.

The company is best known for their flame grilled chicken and Mexican style chicken dishes, such as chicken enchiladas and fajitas. Also on the menu are sandwiches and salads. CEO Raymond Perry states that the company uses no MSG, no lard, and no frozen chicken, only fresh, local birds in their meals. In 2006, the company had nearly 100 locations, however, after the recession of 2009, they were forced to close about half of their locations.

Charo Chicken has an overall rating on Yelp and Google of 4 stars. Company headquarters are still located in Huntington Beach California.

Charo Chicken

Charo Chicken was founded in Huntington Beach, California, in 1984 by Moe Bonakdar. The company operates a chain of mostly franchised fast food chicken restaurants in Southern California.

Charo Chicken has an overall rating on Yelp and Google of 4 stars. Company headquarters are still located in Huntington Beach California.