Madison, Ga.-based Rita Restaurant Corp., parent company of Don Pablo’s, opened its first Big Tex-Bold Mex franchise in Sarasota, Fla. on May 23, 2012. The franchise signifies the company’s plans to grow and expand.
Since purchasing Don Pablo’s in 2008, Rita Restaurant Corp. has focused on repositioning and improving the brand, poising the restaurant company for incremental growth. The menu has been updated with enhanced value and fresher offerings, including “Loco Deals” – daily value offerings. The restaurant is known for its Tex-Mex dishes, including Sizzlin’ Fajitas, Carnitas, Chimichangas, Enchiladas and Mesquite-Grilled Favorites as well as its freshly-made salsa and six different signature margaritas.
Rita Restaurant Corp. owns and operates 37 Don Pablo’s restaurants in 15 states and four Hops Grill and Brewery restaurants in three states.



