Tijuana Flats revamps menu, moves into new HQ

Van Warner, who previously held a senior management position at Darden, has been a director at Tijuana Flats for more than a decade, beginning with a consulting role in 2001.īefore leading casual-dining chain Bertucci’s, Wright worked as COO at Au Bon Pain and was president of Chevy’s Restaurants.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to continue moving the company forward alongside Louie, Steve, and the rest of our dedicated and passionate team and franchisees.”

“Tijuana Flats is a unique brand with a fantastic people-first culture,” Wright said in a statement.

Van Warner succeeded Larry Ryback as CEO after he departed that February to become CEO of casual-dining concept Cotton Patch Café Inc. He will continue to sit on 135-unit Tijuana Flat’s board. Tijuana Flats announced sweeping leadership changes Wednesday as it prepares for “its next chapter of expansion.”īrian Wright, the former chief executive of Bertucci’s, is taking over as CEO from Rick Van Warner, who served in the position since last March.

Tijuana Flats revamps menu, moves into new HQ