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Tony Roma’s Plans Accelerated Growth in Mexico
Iconic restaurant signs agreement to bring new restaurants to the Yucatan and Mexico City
Orlando, Florida – April 02, 2015
Romacorp Inc., the parent company of Tony Roma’s and TR Fire Grill, announces they have signed a new development agreement for the Tony Roma’s brand to bring an additional five restaurants to Mexico. As part of the agreement, franchisee partner Desarollo De Franquicias Industriales, which currently operates the Tony Roma’s in Merida Mexico, will develop two new locations in the Yucatan Peninsula and three additional locations in Mexico City.
“We’re excited to build upon an already successful business relationship with our franchise partner Daniel Reisman and extend our reach even further throughout Mexico,” said Ken Myres, President of Romacorp, Inc. “Our existing Mexican locations are very popular, and we believe these new restaurants will see great success, allowing more guests to enjoy the world-famous Tony Roma’s experience.”
There are currently five Tony Roma’s restaurants in Mexico, located in Merida, San Luis Potosi, Torreon, Queretaro and the Polanco area of Mexico City. Development of the new restaurants will begin with two locations in the Yucatan Peninsula and follow with three locations in Mexico City.
“The positive guest response to the launch of our Tony Roma’s restaurant in Merida last year has been fantastic, and we are excited to continue building the Tony Roma’s brand with new restaurants in Mexico City and the Yucatan Peninsula,” said Daniel Reisman, Owner of Desarollo De Franquicias Industriales. “Partnering with Romacorp has been a wonderful experience, and I’m excited to bring Tony Roma’s world-famous ribs and signature food and beverages to our fans throughout Mexico.”
About Romacorp, Inc.
Romacorp, Inc., is the parent company of Tony Roma’s restaurants, the world’s largest casual dining concept specializing in ribs. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Romacorp, Inc. has more than 150 restaurant locations in more than 30 countries and is one of the most globally recognizable names in the industry. The first Tony Roma’s restaurant opened more than 40 years ago in North Miami, Florida.
Romacorp, Inc. also operates their new TR Fire Grill concept, a chef-inspired American bistro in Orlando, Florida with an additional location planned the summer of 2015 in Winter Park, Florida. For more information about Romacorp, Inc. and Tony Roma’s, visit https://tonyromas.com/. For information about our new TR Fire Grill concept, visit http://www.trfiregrill.com/.