Pollo Tropical' Soars To 12 DFW Locations

Less than 20 months after opening its first Texas restaurant in Addison, Pollo Tropical, the fast casual restaurant known for its citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken and authentic island-inspired sauces and sides, will expand its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to 12 locations this fall. Four upcoming DFW openings, including the company's first location within Dallas city limits on bustling Greenville Avenue, just south of Lovers Lane, will bring the statewide total to 23.

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"Our expansion into Texas, and particularly the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has been very successful, and we have big plans for 2016 as well," said Pollo Tropical Chief Operating Officer Danny Meisenheimer. "We have two additional area locations that will open early next year in Richardson and Southlake, with more restaurants throughout the state to open later in 2016."

The new DFW restaurants will feature Pollo Tropical's new Caribbean-style design that incorporates bright island colors and details to help guests soak up the feel of a shoreside retreat while enjoying handmade, island-inspired cuisine.

• Lewisville: opens Sept. 16 at 4650 State Highway 121, with a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 18.
• Greenville Avenue: opens Sept. 30 at 4622 Greenville Ave., with a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2.
• Plano: opens Oct. 14 at 1016 Preston Road, with a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 16.
• Cedar Hill: opens Oct. 28 at 401 N. J. Elmer Weaver Freeway, with a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 6.

Grand opening celebrations will feature calypso bands, spin-and-win prizes and a Robosurfer challenge where contestants will compete for first- and second-place prizes of $500 and $300 to go to their favorite charity. The first 100 guests at the festivities will be entered into a raffle for the grand prize of Free Chicken for a Year* and receive a free meal coupon, redeemable on a future visit.

Pollo Tropical's menu centers on its signature flame-grilled chicken and also includes Mojo Roast Pork, Grilled Tropical Wings and made-from-scratch sides like rice, beans, Caribbean corn souffle and balsamic tomatoes. The Tropical Lite menu offers tasty, lighter options that range from 340 to 510 calories and are built around the core Caribbean flavors of the Pollo Tropical menu.

At Pollo Tropical, savory island spices, herbs and citrus juices are blended into rubs and marinades that enhance the flavors of its fresh dishes. The famous Saucing Island brings on the flavor and a little heat with 10 signature sauces including Curry Mustard, Guava BBQ, Pineapple Rum, Cilantro Garlic and Spicy Poyo-Poyo. To complement its menu, Pollo Tropical also offers a variety of island-inspired beverages, ranging from Caribbean beers to coconut water.

The 3,400-square-foot restaurants will be open from 10:30 a.m. to midnight daily, and will feature indoor and outdoor seating for more than 90 guests, with limited table service and a convenient drive-thru. Guests can receive a coupon for either a buy one, get one free small TropiChop or $3 off a family meal by signing up for the Pollo Reward$ loyalty program.

The restaurants are actively recruiting for all positions and plan to hire more than 160 hourly team members combined. Applications are being accepted at http://pollotropical.com/careers/job-postings/.

*Complete details including contest rules, odds of winning and eligibility can be found online at www.pollotropical.com/community.

About Pollo Tropical
Pollo Tropical, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. is a Caribbean-inspired fast casual concept known for its fresh, flame-grilled chicken marinated in a proprietary blend of tropical fruit juices and spices. Other craveable island favorites include Mojo Roast Pork and made-from-scratch sides including rice, beans, yuca with garlic sauce, sweet plantains and more. Menu items like the Tropical Citrus Chicken Salad, Guava BBQ Pork Sandwich and Create Your Own TropiChops can be customized with 10 zesty tropical signature sauces on Pollo Tropical's famous Saucing Island . Founded in 1988, the Miami-based company currently owns and operates nearly 140 locations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, plus five licensed restaurants on college campuses and35 franchised locations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit Pollo Tropical's website at www.pollotropical.com.

About Fiesta Restaurant Group,Inc.
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana and Cabana Grill restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast casual, ethnic restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature made-from-scratch cooking, fresh salsa bars, drive-thru service and catering. For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com.

SOURCE Pollo Tropical

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