– UK, London – Tortilla Mexican Grill plc (LON: MEX), Europe’s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, announced the appointment of Usman Ali to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, following the acquisition by Auctor Group of a 20% stake from Quilvest Capital Partners.
Concurrently, Loeiz Lagadec, the Non-Executive Director who represented Quilvest’s interest will step down from the Board.
Usman Ali, Managing Partner, Auctor said: “We are excited to support Tortilla’s Vital 5 strategy, combining Tortilla’s exceptional quality, beloved Mexican recipes, and strong value proposition with cutting-edge technological advancements designed to elevate operational efficiency and enhance the customer experience. As the leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand in Europe, these initiatives will play a pivotal role in driving shareholder value.”
About Tortilla Mexican Grill plc
Founded in 2007 by a San Francisco duo, Tortilla is Europe’s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand. With 81 UK locations (of which 13 are franchise stores), 28 in France (of which 15 are franchise stores,) and 12 franchise stores in the Middle East, Tortilla serves 7 million+ meals annually, offering authentic California-style burritos, tacos, and salads.
Through the acquisition of Chilango in the UK in 2022 and Fresh Burritos in France in 2024, as well as franchise partnerships with SSP Group plc, Compass UK & Ireland, and Ethos, the brand continues to expand globally.
Tortilla breaks the mold of typical takeaways, combining quick service with quality ingredients to serve affordable, made-to-order meals in under 90 seconds, in cozy environments fitting for lunch or dinner and a beer with friends. The menu is fully customizable – there are thousands of flavor combinations to try – with produce that’s fresh, never frozen, 70% plant-based and vegan-friendly, higher welfare meats, and free from artificial flavors or preservatives.
Emphasizing sustainability, Tortilla only uses recycled and recyclable packaging, 100% renewable electricity, and sends zero waste to landfills.
Headquartered in London, Tortilla employs over 1,100 people.
For more: https://www.tortilla.co.uk/
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