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Cafe Rio

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American fast casual restaurant chain
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
Company typeRestaurant
IndustryCasual diningRestaurants
GenreFast Casual
Founded1997; 28 years ago (1997)
HeadquartersSalt Lake City, Utah
Number of locations
162 (as of 2023)
Websitewww.caferio.com

Cafe Rio, orCafe Rio Mexican Grill, is an Americanfast casual restaurant chain based inSalt Lake City, with branches inArizona,California,Colorado,Idaho,Maryland,Montana,Nevada,Utah,Virginia,Washington, andWyoming. The company specializes inMexican cuisine. Its menu includes appetizers, tostadas, salads, burritos, desserts, enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas, soups, and beverages. The company also providescatering services.[1] In October 2017, the chain had 120 locations.[2] In April 2022, it has grown to 146 locations.[citation needed]

History

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A restaurant in Provo, Utah with the sign "Cafe Rio Mexican Grill" on its storefront
A Cafe Rio location inProvo, Utah

Cafe Rio was started in 1997 by Steve and Tricia Stanley inSt. George, Utah. In December 2004, Bob and Kathleen Nilsen, Spencer K Hill, along with SKM/Apax Partners purchased the chain, which at the time had six restaurants. In 2011, Dave Gagnon took over as CEO and COO at the same time as Bob Baker was appointed President and CFO. In 2018, Steve Vaughan became CEO when Dave Gagnon retired. Previously, Mr. Vaughan was CFO. As of December 2020, Cafe Rio is operating in 135 locations across 11 states. Cafe Rio's recipes are inspired from the traditional cooking of theRio Grande region of Northern Mexico, Southern Texas and New Mexico.[3] Meals are cooked in each restaurant's kitchen, fresh every day. The signature dish is a sweet pork barbacoa burrito made enchilada-style. There are plans on opening 12 new locations in 2021 and converting current some existing locations to include drive-thru's.

Allegations against Costa Vida

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In 2005, Cafe Rio allegedly accused fellow Utah-based, fast casual Mexican restaurantCosta Vida (formerly known as Costa Azul) of recipe theft and copying trade secrets. The two restaurants settled privately in 2007.[4][5][6]

Locations

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The company has locations in:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Maryland
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Notes

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  1. ^"Cafe Rio, Inc.: Private Company Information - Businessweek".Businessweek.com. Retrieved2016-02-08.
  2. ^"Cafe Rio | Mexican Grill-60 Awards and counting".www.caferio.com. Retrieved2016-02-08.
  3. ^Our Story
  4. ^Editorial Staff (2016-01-10)."Costa Vida vs Cafe Rio: The Lawsuit That Changed Everything".Fast Food Menu Prices. Retrieved2023-06-21.
  5. ^Dealio, The (2017-11-01)."Café Rio or Costa Vida - Café Rio vs. Costa Vida: The real Holy War -".Explore Rexburg. Retrieved2023-06-21.
  6. ^"Have You Heard The Rumored Feud Between These Two Boise Restaurants?".Mix106. 9 November 2021.

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