Sofritas protein option is chain’s first new menu introduction since 2005

Overall unit growth in the industry remains conservative

Allen Arroyo will serve in newly created position

NRN presents the 2014 Breakout Brands: 10 hot, emerging restaurant concepts generating excitement in the industry. Share your thoughts on this year’s picks via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter using #BreakoutBrands.

NRN presents the 2014 Breakout Brands: 10 hot, emerging restaurant concepts generating excitement in the industry. Share your thoughts on this year’s picks via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter using #BreakoutBrands.

NRN presents the 2014 Breakout Brands: 10 hot, emerging restaurant concepts generating excitement in the industry. Share your thoughts on this year’s picks via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter using #BreakoutBrands.

NRN presents the 2014 Breakout Brands: 10 hot, emerging restaurant concepts generating excitement in the industry. Share your thoughts on this year’s picks via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter using #BreakoutBrands.

NRN presents the 2014 Breakout Brands: 10 hot, emerging restaurant concepts generating excitement in the industry. Share your thoughts on this year’s picks via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter using #BreakoutBrands.

NRN presents the 2014 Breakout Brands: 10 hot, emerging restaurant concepts generating excitement in the industry. Share your thoughts on this year’s picks via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter using #BreakoutBrands.

Jeff O’Neill will be replaced in the interim by board member Michael Arthur