The latest piece of El Pollo Loco’s brand turnaround is a refresh of its design and marketing efforts, both online and in-store, which will launch on May 15. The restaurant chain’s new look, tagline and layout were introduced in a new ad campaign released on May 2. Previous Read More
The Honda Center in Anaheim revealed an ongoing $1.1 billion renovation, funded by the Anaheim Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli, that will complement the area’s surrounding OCVibe development. In addition to the $4 billion OCVibe project, the Honda Center is undergoing a complete overhaul of its club and Read More
Dickies’ relocation from Fort Worth, Texas, to Orange County this year points to its parent company VF Corp.’s ongoing attempts to recapture sales at a time when three of its four core brands need a reset. The work apparel company, founded in 1922, will join their sister brand Vans at Read More
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is taking its foil-wrapped burritos and hefty bowls to Latin America for the first time. The chain, Orange County’s most vulnerable publicly traded company, signed a development agreement with operator Alsea to open its first round of restaurants in Mexico and scout additional markets in the Read More
The retail landscape in Orange County was shaken up in 2024 resulting in leadership and ownership changes, business shutdowns and relocations. Late last year, Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOOT) saw Jim Conroy depart for Ross Stores Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) after 12 years and welcomed Interim Chief Executive John Hazen. Read More
Lake Forest-based Del Taco could be up for sale again as parent Jack in the Box Inc. looks to improve long-term financial performance. Jack in the Box said on Wednesday it was “exploring strategic alternatives for the Del Taco brand, including a possible divestiture of the business.” The San Diego-based Read More
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in Mexico by early 2026 as part of a newly signed international development agreement to expand in the region. The Newport Beach-based restaurant chain has partnered with Alsea, an operator of over 4,700 locations in Latin America and Europe, to develop a Read More
Three new businesses have opened at The District at Tustin Legacy in 2025 with two more openings planned for later this year. Additions to the shopping center’s dining options include dessert and drink spot Café 86, best known for its ube pastries and beverages, which opened last month. Another sweet Read More
Heidi Zuckerman will exit as Chief Executive and Director of the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at the end of 2025. During Zuckerman’s almost five-year tenure, OCMA opened its 53,000-square-foot facility in 2022 and said it increased its former location’s annual attendance 12 times over. The museum reported Read More
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed Lower Trestles near San Clemente as the beach venue for its surfing competition in the 2028 games, beating out Huntington Beach. “The 2028 Olympic venue plan invites communities from across the region to celebrate the Games coming to their backyard with the most exciting Read More
