Pollo Tropical Closes Georgia Restaurants

WOODSTOCK, GA — Pollo Tropical announced it has closed its metro Atlanta restaurants. The company that owns the chain, Fiesta Restaurant Group, made the decision in December to shutter its nine eateries operating in the area.

The decision affects 14 restaurants in Georgia and Florida, and nine Taco Cabana eateries in Texas, Fiesta Restaurant Group said. Pollo Tropical touted itself as a fast-casual concept known for its chicken marinated in tropical fruit juice blends, rice, beans, plantains and other menu items.

Fiesta Restaurant Group opened Pollo Tropical locations in Johns Creek, Woodstock, Cumming, Kennesaw, South Cobb, Marietta, Hiram and Alpharetta and Tucker.

Richard Stockinger, president and CEO of Fiesta Restaurant Group, said the company will focus on rebranding Pollo Tropical for "future expansion outside South Florida." This, he added, will help the company prepare for growth in 2020.

“We continue to be optimistic about the future of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana and are pleased with recent progress made on several growth initiatives that we believe should have a meaningful impact on our business," Stockinger added. "New loyalty programs will be in place at both brands by the end of this year, we have rebranded and built an infrastructure to support Pollo Tropical catering and are in the process of doing the same at Taco Cabana, and third-party delivery is being piloted at select Pollo Tropical restaurants.”

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