Tin Star Restaurant Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

Tin Star Restaurants Returning To Austin
A star is about to be reborn in Austin. A Tin Star, that is. After the company's first franchise location at Hancock Center in Central Austin closed within nine months of opening, the Southwestern... more (12/16/2005)

Taco The Town
So how is it that Tin Star (see review, page 57), a Tex-Mex chain outfit from Dallas, and John Jourde, a first-time restaurateur more comfortable around software reps than line cooks, came together in... more (9/1/2005)

Heavy Metal Tin Star Breaks All The Rules And Comes Out Shining.
I hate admitting that I'm wrong. Up to this point in my somewhat spotty career, I would have insisted that certain rules govern a restaurant's survival. A space that can only be located by sat... more (9/1/2005)

Tin Star's Grand Opening Is Elk Grove Charity Affair
The area's first Tin Star restaurant opened in Elk Grove a couple of months ago, and is celebrating its grand opening June 21 with a benefit for Project R.I.D.E., which makes horseback rides avail... more (6/20/2005)

Quick, Casual - And Tasty
Greg Cutchall doesn't like the term "quick-casual Mexican," at least not when applied to his latest restaurant venture, Tin Star at Village Pointe. The Tin Star is a quick-casual place, th... more (6/10/2005)

Tin Star Receives Five Gold Stars For Excellence
Tin Star Restaurant offers a variety of original meals, classic tastes and decadent desserts in a relaxed atmosphere with a Texan flair. Tin Star, which opened on March 12, is located at 9300 Six ... more (4/15/2005)

Short Order: Tin Star's House Favorites Are The Best Bets
There's a new Tin Star in town, and it's promising plenty of "sizzle, smoke & salsa." With starters, salads, quesadillas, soups, sides, soft tacos, grilled entrees, fajitas, all-Am... more (2/18/2005)

Texas-based Concept Takes Two-step Approach To Success: Consistency And Attention To Detail
Tin stars remain an integral part of the fast-casual service at the 11-unit Southwestern-inspired Tin Star chain. Instead of simple plastic numbers or pagers, guests are given a seemingly Texas-sized ... more (1/31/2005)

Tin Star Set To Rope Hungry Tinhorns
A Plano-based restaurant chain is making plans to break bread in the Houston market. Tin Star, a quick-casual restaurant specializing in Southwestern cuisine, will open next year in The Woodlands,... more (3/9/2004)

The Top Entrepreneurs Under 40
After years in the restaurant industry, Rich Hicks wanted to create a fresh, new concept in dining; one that focused on the food and the guests, rather than the hiring, training, and retaining of staf... more (1/1/2004)