Qdoba Seeks to Double Its Store Count Under Ex-Applebee’s CEO
- New leader sees restaurant count growing to around 2,000
- Company to focus on franchisees in asset-light business model
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Qdoba, the Mexican-themed restaurant chain recently acquired by Butterfly Equity, named former Applebee’s head John Cywinski as its chief executive officer on Thursday.
Cywinski, whose appointment is effective immediately, will be leading growth plans for the chain that competes with Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. and other fast-casual eateries. Cywinski will lead a group of brands under the Modern Restaurant Concepts name, which includes Qdoba, along with Modern Market Eatery and Lemonade.