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Real Mex Restaurants company history timeline

1954

The company claims its origin to Larry Cano who, in 1954 with the opening of the first El Torito restaurant, which expanded into a chain.

1960

Another origin was the founding of Acapulco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina in 1960.

1998

In 1998, Acapulco became owned by the private equity firm Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., which expanded it into Real Mex Restaurants, acquiring El Torito, Chevy's Fresh Mex and other Mexican full-service chains.

2011

In October 2011, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

2012

In February 2012, it was sold to a group of debt holders.

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Founded
1954
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Headquarters
Cypress, CA
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Larry Cano
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