Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Continues National Growth.LUBBOCK, Texas “Lubbock” redirects here. For other uses, see Lubbock (disambiguation). Lubbock is the 10th-largest city in the state of Texas.[1] Located in the northwestern part of the state—a region known historically as the Llano Estacado -- Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Restaurants opened seven restaurants in 2005, and has already opened four new restaurants during the first quarter of 2006. With 33 locations nationwide, the chain expects to add another four locations by the end of the year. "We've had an incredible year, and we only expect it to get stronger as we continue to focus on national growth, allowing even more guests to discover the unique Abuelo's Mexican dining experience," said Bob Lin, President and COO of Food Concepts International, Abuelo's parent company. Among its recent highlights, Abuelo's has expanded into new markets with restaurants in Maumee, Beavercreek and Warrensville Heights, Ohio Warrensville Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 15,109 at the 2000 census. Geography Warrensville Heights is located at (41.438653, -81.523262)GR1. ; Evansville, Merrillville, Carmel and Traders Point/Indianapolis, Ind.; Crestview Hills, Ky., Sterling Heights Sterling Heights, city (1990 pop. 117,810), Macomb co., SE Mich., on the Clinton River; platted 1835 as Jefferson Township, renamed 1838, inc. 1968. Largely rural until the mid-20th cent., the city grew as a suburb of Detroit, 19 mi (31 km) to the northeast. , Mich.; and Middleton, Wisc. Additional restaurants are currently under construction or soon will be in Lexington, Ky., Knoxville, Tenn., College Station, Texas College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, situated in Central Texas. It is located in the heart of the Brazos Valley. The city is located within the most populated region of Texas, near to three of the 10 largest cities in the United States - Houston, Dallas, and San and Roanoke, Va., with openings planned for later this year. Real estate deals are already in place for seven locations in 2007, including the company's first units in Florida. "Through our new markets, Abuelo's has reached a new audience for our concept and the response has been overwhelming," added Lin. "Our successful openings made 2005 a good year, and it has also energized us for even more growth in the future. We look forward to moving into even more markets nationwide, and our guests can expect our visibility to continue to grow." Abuelo's restaurants are designed after classical Mexican themes with such elements as sky-painted ceilings, imported stonework stonework, term applied to various types of work—that of the lapidary who shapes, cuts, and polishes gemstones or engraves them for seals and ornaments; of the jeweler or artisan who mounts or encrusts them in gold, silver, or other metal; of the stonemason who and statues and hand-painted murals depicting the history of Mexico Mexico is a country of North America and the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. Its history begins with the arrival of the first substantiated indigenous inhabitants 12,500 years ago (with potential settlement as early as 20,000 years ago), to the consolidation of a modern and . The food reflects the creativity and authentic flavors of coastal and interior Mexico, combining consistency in food quality, colorful plate presentations, superior service and an impressive Mexican courtyard atmosphere. About Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy Restaurants Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo's has continually been on the leading edge of menu creativity, combining consistency in food quality, colorful plate presentations, superior service and an impressive Mexican courtyard-themed atmosphere. Abuelo's restaurants, which were recently listed in Restaurants & Institutions' "Top 400 Sales Growth Leaders" annual ranking, are owned and operated by Food Concepts International of Lubbock, Texas. Abuelo's also recently ranked number 18 in Restaurant Business' "Top 50 Growth Chains" listing. Abuelo's currently has locations in Texas in Abilene, Amarillo, Arlington, Austin, Hurst, Lewisville, Lubbock, Midland, East Plano and West Plano; in Bricktown Oklahoma City Oklahoma City (1990 pop. 444,719), state capital, and seat of Oklahoma co., central Okla., on the North Canadian River; inc. 1890. The state's largest city, it is an important livestock market, a wholesale, distribution, industrial, and financial center, and a farm , North Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; in Chandler Chandler, city (1990 pop. 90,533), Maricopa co., S central Ariz., in the Salt River valley; inc. 1920. It is both a residential community and a center for research and technology. Tourism is also important, and the San Marcos Golf Resort is in Chandler. , Peoria and Scottsdale, Ariz.; in Rogers, Ark.; in Wichita, Kan.; in Columbus, Cincinnati, Maumee, Beavercreek and Warrensville Heights, Ohio; in Bartlett, Tenn.; in Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , Mo.; in Traders Point/Indianapolis, Carmel, Evansville and Merrillville, Ind.; in Myrtle Beach, S.C.; in Crestview Hills, Ky.; in Sterling Heights, Mich.; and in Middleton, Wisc. Three additional restaurants are currently under construction in Lexington, Ky.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and College Station, Texas. More information is available at www.abuelos.com. |
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