Qdoba recently featured in the Roanoke Times

Qdoba was recently featured in the Roanoke Times discussing the brand’s growth plans throughout the region. The article was built from an interview with Todd Owen and discussed Qdoba’s expansion plans throughout the region and the type of entrepreneur the brand is looking to partner with the lead the brand locally. Here is a portion of the article below and you can find a link to read the full article as well.

Fast-food chain Qboda looks to add spice to area
By Jenny Kincaid Boone

A fast-food Mexican chain wants to spice up Southwest Virginia's burrito business.

Qdoba Mexican Grill has locations in most major cities in Virginia. Now, the Colorado company is turning to this region nearly a year after its competitor, Chipotle Mexican Grill, announced plans for a Blacksburg restaurant.

Qdoba said this week that it's looking for a franchise owner to open eateries specifically in the Roanoke and New River valleys and in Lynchburg. Also, the chain will open a small site at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus within the next several years. (Read More)

Qdoba recently featured in the Times Leader

Chain shopping for franchise owner

By Jerry Lynott jlynott@timesleader.com
Business Writer

For Todd Owen, finding the right owner of a Qdoba Mexican Grill takes time.

The vice president of franchise development for the growing restaurant chain is looking for people to bring the brand to Northeastern Pennsylvania.

But he’s being choosy.

“There’s a mutual selection process because we want to make sure they uphold our standards,” Owen said.

It’s about getting to know them, “like dating before you get married,” he added.

The chain, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jack in the Box Inc., has been around for 14 years and has been surrounding the region with stores in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas, Lancaster and State College. (Read More)