Tortilla
Coverage tracks the performance, expansion strategy, and operational developments of the UK’s leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, including site rollouts, franchising, menu innovation, digital ordering, and trading updates. Reporting offers insight for operators monitoring scalable dining formats, high-street brand positioning, and evolving consumer demand for fresh, quick-service international cuisine.
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Jul- 2025 -4 JulyFood and Drink
Tortilla launches upgraded summer menu
Tortilla has launched a new summer menu featuring high-protein pots and an upgraded salad offering, as the fast-casual Mexican chain seeks to tap growing demand for lighter, healthier meals. The updated menu, which debuts today (4 July), includes so-called protein pots – a snack or side dish – and a…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneFood and Drink
Tortilla agrees £12.5m refinancing deal as CFO steps down
Tortilla has secured a new £12.5m funding facility with Santander UK, and announced the departure of its chief financial officer as the company prepares for its next growth phase. The refinancing replaces a £10m agreement that was due to mature in September 2026. The new three-year senior facility, which includes…
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5 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
Cornish Bakery plots major UK expansion to over 400 sites
Cornish Bakery has unveiled plans to expand from 66 to more than 400 sites across the UK, with a focus on high street locations. The bakery chain, which began in a Cornish fishing village, has previously targeted tourist hotspots, retail outlets, motorway services and event venues such as the NEC…
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May- 2025 -21 MayRestaurants
Tortilla revenues surge to £68m in FY24
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant group Tortilla has seen a 3.5% increase in its FY24 group revenues to £68m, up from £65.7m in 2023, attributed to the strategic acquisition of Fresh Burritos in France, the addition of one UK company-owned site and a “strong” contribution from its franchise network. For the 52…
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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchPubs and Bars
Vagabond Battersea reopens after extensive refurb
Self-pour wine bar business Vagabond has reopened its Battersea bar after an extensive refurbishment. Located at Battersea Power Station’s food and drink scene, the wine bar said it has been “reimagined to offer an even more immersive and stylish” experience for wine lovers. Taking inspiration from its “love of winemaking”,…
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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryRestaurants
Azotea restaurant unveils menu ahead of March opening in Leeds
New Latin American rooftop restaurant and bar Azotea has unveiled its menu ahead of its opening in Leeds in March. Featuring flavours stretching from the Caribbean coast to the streets of Mexico, Azotea’s dishes promise an “unrivalled dining experience” which blends the colour and variety of Latin American cuisine. From…
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Jan- 2025 -17 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/01/25
Deliveroo has achieved the upper end of its earning guidance of between £110m-130m range. It comes as Deliveroo has seen a 7% rise in GTV year-on-year to £1.97bn and reported that revenues rose by 6% to £545m in Q4. In Q4, the group’s orders also increased 3% YoY and its…
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17 JanuaryPeople
Tortilla appoints director of central operations
Tortilla has announced the appointment of Emily Bagshaw to director of central operations as of this January, simultaneously joining the executive team. The appointment comes as a promotion, as Bagshaw first joined Tortilla in January 2024 as head of central operations. She joined the burrito chain from TGI Friday’s, where…
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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 10/12/24
Tortilla now expects its FY24 revenue forecast to exceed expectations, and as a result, has adjusted its guidance range to between £64m and £64.3m. This follows the continuation of the strong sales recovery for the group’s UK business. Like-for-like sales in the UK led the group’s recovery to a position…
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10 DecemberFood and Drink
Tortilla expects FY revenues to exceed expectations
Tortilla now expects its revenue forecast for the year to 29 December to exceed expectations, and as a result, has adjusted its guidance range to between £64m and £64.3m. This follows the continuation of the strong sales recovery for the group’s UK business, which has further accelerated following the successful…
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