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A burrito is not considered a sandwich in Massachusetts. A state Superior Court judge has rejected a Panera Bread
franchisee’s attempt to stop a Qdoba Mexican Grill from opening in White City Shopping Center in Shrewsbury, MA. The
franchisee claimed that in its lease at the shopping center did not allow for the tenancy of any bakery or restaurant that
generated 10% of its sales from sandwiches. The judge rejected the claim, saying that the lease did not include an “explicit
and broad definition of sandwiches,” and that burritos, tacos and quesadillas were not understood to be sandwiches. (NRN
Daily NewsFax 11/06/06)
Qdoba Mexican Grill has embarked on an ambitious expansion plan that will add at least 80 more restaurants in 2007. Qdoba
is being helped financially by Jack in the Box, which acquired Qdoba in 2003. Qdoba is focusing on an aggressive franchising
strategy to fuel growth. The company currently has 354 units in 42 states. (Denverpost.com 4/16/07)
Cannoli Joe’s is a new Italian buffet concept from Qdoba co-founder Bob Hauser and the owners of the County Line barbecue
chain. The restaurant opened in Austin, TX, and features 12 themed dining rooms in a 12,000-sq.ft. space. It also features a
3,000-sq.ft. scatter buffet with 10 cooking stations. The executives want to open the concept elsewhere in Texas. (NRN Daily
NewsFax 4/17/07)
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