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)