2025
QSR Magazine
“Pollo Campero Debuts Modern Design, Expanded Menu”
New prototype features a dual-sided central kitchen, refined drive-thru, and a layout engineered to cut staff steps in half.
2024
Restaurant Magazine
April 2024
“Wahoo’s Fish Taco Reenergizes Iconic Brand With Elevated Refresh and New Store Design Following 35th Anniversary”
Wahoo’s unveils a refined brand image, refreshed logo, and new store design celebrating 35 years.
2018
Nation’s Restaurant News
“Wahoo’s Fish Taco ramps up franchising push”
The 55-unit chain brings on a new franchising lead with plans to add at least 100 locations over five years.
2017
Las Vegas Sun
April 2017
“Pollo Campero Grand Opening”
Pollo Campero opens its first Las Vegas location, marking a milestone in the chain’s U.S. expansion.
2016
I Heart Old Towne Orange
“Wahoo for Wahoo’s”
Wahoo’s Fish Taco opens in the carefully restored Vineland Hotel building, originally built in 1886 as Orange County’s first hotel.
Nation’s Restaurant News
“Inside Pollo Campero’s new prototype”
A look at the chain’s modernized restaurant prototype, expanded menu, and rollout strategy across the U.S.
2014
Synergy Restaurant Consultants
“Efficient Restaurant Kitchen Design: Interview with Bob Kuchinski”
Bob Kuchinski on collaborative kitchen design, hand-sketched layouts, and keeping team workflow at the heart of every project.
2013
San Diego Metro Magazine
April 2013
“Spike Africa’s Fresh Fish Grill & Bar”
The new Gaslamp seafood concept pairs reclaimed wood, brick walls, and marine memorabilia with a Pacific seafood menu.
2012
Nation’s Restaurant News
February 2012
“Smart Machines”
Operators invest in efficient, multitasking equipment to cut costs, boost sales
The Daily News – People’s Choice Awards
February 2012
Best New Restaurant
LYFE Kitchen was named Daily News’ Best New Restaurant for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards.
2011
Nation’s Restaurant News
December 2011
10 ‘green’ things at LYFE Kitchen
Take a look around LYFE Kitchen, from top to bottom, to see how the chain reduces waste
Nation’s Restaurant News
October 2011
“LYFE Kitchen Debuts”
LYFE Kitchen, a healthful fast-casual concept from a team that includes a former McDonald’s executive, opened its first restaurant Wednesday in Palo Alto, Calif.
The Orange County Register
October 2011
“Wahoo’s and Orange Pay Price to Go Historical”
Locating a business in the state’s largest historic district, in Orange, requires patience and money.
Coastline Pilot
August 2011
“Asada Brings Mexican Flair to Laguna”
Scott McIntosh jumped at the chance to open a contemporary Mexican restaurant that has people lining up out the door
The Orange County Register
June 2011
OMG: A burger that will certainly ‘catch’ your eye
So how did The Catch in Anaheim come up with a good name for its towering eight-pound burger?
2010
Los Angeles Conservancy
2010 Preservation Award
Harvey’s Broiler was the largest drive-in restaurant in Southern California when it opened in 1958.