Restaurants

On the Border Mexican Grill Corporate Office

On The Border Mexican Grill was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1982. The company is a chain of Tex-Mex style food and beverages, best known for its fajitas, and a wide assortment of Margaritas flavors.

The company has more than 150 locations in the US and 14 locations in 6 other countries, as well as a number of franchises. The company was sold to OTB Acquisitions, LLC, in 2010.

On The Border Mexican Grill recently revamped its children’s menu and launched a new to-go lunch program that features $5 Burrito Boxes. Burrito Boxes come with a large meat-filled or vegan option burrito, fresh chips, and salsa. Shrimp burritos are available for an extra charge.

On April 24, 2014, the chain was once again sold to another private equity firm by the name of Argonne Capital Group

The company claims to be the world’s largest Tex-Mex casual dining chain in the world.

In February 2023, the company announced a new seafood menu with a crab fiesta plate.

On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina maintains a corporate office in Irving, Texas.

On the Border Mexican Grill

On The Border Mexican Grill was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1982. The company is a chain of Tex-Mex style food and beverages, best known for its fajitas, and a wide assortment of Margaritas flavors.

History

The company has more than 150 locations in the US and 14 locations in 6 other countries, as well as a number of franchises. The company was sold to OTB Acquisitions, LLC, in 2010.

On April 24, 2014, the chain was once again sold to another private equity firm by the name of Argonne Capital Group

The company claims to be the world’s largest Tex-Mex casual dining chain in the world.

In February 2023, the company announced a new seafood menu with a crab fiesta plate.

On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina maintains a corporate office in Irving, Texas.

Mimi’s Cafe Corporate Office

Mimi’s Cafe was founded by Arthur Simms and his son Thomas in 1978. The original location was in Anaheim, California. The company is a chain of French/American style restaurants with a French chalet theme. The company was sold in 2013 to Group Le Duff, which also operate La Madeleine Country French Cafe restaurants.

Mimi’s Cafe has had their corporate office in Irvine, California, for 37 years, however, Group Le Duff recently moved the offices to Dallas, Texas.

The company currently has 145 locations in 24 states. New CEO Phil Costner has recently stated that he plans to return Mimi’s menu back to their original 1978 plan after lackluster sales.

Mimi's Cafe

Mimi’s Cafe has had their corporate office in Irvine, California, for 37 years, however, Group Le Duff recently moved the offices to Dallas, Texas.

The company currently has 145 locations in 24 states. New CEO Phil Costner has recently stated that he plans to return Mimi’s menu back to their original 1978 plan after lackluster sales.

History

Coco’s Bakery Corporate Office

Coco’s Bakery was founded in 1948 in Corona Del Mar, California. The original name was The Snack Shop”. The company has been sold several times over the years, most recently in 2018 to Shari’s Pies.

Coco’s Bakery is a casual restaurant chain which features typical American cuisine, such as hamburgers, salads, and sandwiches, in addition to bakery items such as pies, cakes, and muffins. Bakery items are displayed in a case near the front door and can be purchased to go or they can be ordered by the piece to accompany meals.

The company currently has 57 locations in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Coco’s has been experiencing financial difficulties and shut down 38 locations without warning in April of 2015, soon after purchase by the Zensho Company.

In September 2018, it was announced that Shari’s Cafe & Pies had taken over Carrows Restaurants and Coco’s Bakery.

Coco's Bakery

History

In September 2018, it was announced that Shari’s Cafe & Pies had taken over Carrows Restaurants and Coco’s Bakery.

Einstein Brothers Bagels Corporate Office

Einstein Brothers Bagels was founded in 1995 by Steven Kolow and Arthur Cores, originally as Boston Chicken. The company now has is headquarters in Golden, Colorado. The company has franchises and licenses under several names including Noah’s New York Bagels, Manhattan Bagel Company, and Bagel & Bagel, Inc. Einstein Brothers Bagels is a subsidiary of the Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, which also owns Boston Market.

Einstein Brothers Bagels is a chain of bagel and coffee shops, which offer a wide variety of bagels, generally from third party sources, as well as different types of coffees, flavored coffee, and coffee drinks.

The company is owned by a private equity firm, JAB Holdings, which is based in Germany. In early 2019, the family that owns the majority stake in Einstein Bagels, as well as other food chains, admitted that their family has a link to the Nazi Third Reich.

As of 2014, the company had 862 locations, 459 of which are company-owned. After lending too much money to franchisers, the company declared bankruptcy in 2000.

In January 2022, the company announced that it would start selling bagels in Walmart locations.

Einstein Brothers Bagels

History

As of 2014, the company had 862 locations, 459 of which are company-owned. After lending too much money to franchisers, the company declared bankruptcy in 2000.

In January 2022, the company announced that it would start selling bagels in Walmart locations.

Portillo’s Restaurant Corporate Office

Portillo´s Restaurant was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo. The original name was The Dog House, as the company offered Chicago style hot dogs. Today, the company offers a wide assortment of Chicago style food, chocolate desserts, and offers catering services as well.

Portillo´s Restaurant has 41 locations and has nearly 5,000 full-time employees. The company had annual revenue in 2013 of $300 million.

In addition to food, Portillo´s is known for selling t-shirts, mugs, license plate frames, travel mugs, hats, and bumper stickers with the Potrillo logo and/or Chicago fanfare.

Dick Portillo sold his chain to Berkshire Partners in 2015 for an undisclosed amount.

Portillo´s Restaurant

Portillo´s Restaurant has 41 locations and has nearly 5,000 full-time employees. The company had annual revenue in 2013 of $300 million.

In addition to food, Portillo´s is known for selling t-shirts, mugs, license plate frames, travel mugs, hats, and bumper stickers with the Potrillo logo and/or Chicago fanfare.

History

Dick Portillo sold his chain to Berkshire Partners in 2015 for an undisclosed amount.