Costa Vida Wins Best of State 2012 for Mexican/Latin American Casual Dining

SALT LAKE CITY (May 15, 2012) – Honor Marks Third Consecutive Year Winning Category

Costa Vida Reports 74% Unit Growth in 2011

SALT LAKE CITY (February 22, 2012) – Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, one of the nation’s fastest growing fast casual dining concepts, reported today that it achieved 74% unit growth for its fiscal year 2011.

Costa Vida Wins Best of State 2011 for Mexican/Latin American Casual Dining

SALT LAKE CITY (June 2, 2011) – Costa Vida Restaurants, one of the nation's fastest growing fast casual dining concepts, was named the winner in the Best Mexican/Latin American Casual Dining category for Utah's Best of State Awards for 2011. Now in its ninth year, the Utah Best of State Awards Program acknowledges excellence in a vast array of industry sectors including business, entertainment, education, hospitality, retail, technology, and sports.

Costa Vida Rolls Out New Gluten-Free Menu Offerings

SALT LAKE CITY (May 18, 2011) – Costa Vida Restaurants, one of the nation's fastest growing fast casual dining concepts, announced today the addition of all new gluten-free menu options. Glutens have been removed from all sauces, dressings, meats and selected deserts.

Costa Vida Announces Agreement with Abundant Brands; Bajio Restaurants Set to Transition to Costa Vida Brand in 2011

SALT LAKE CITY (February 17, 2011) – Costa Vida Restaurants, one of the nation's fastest growing fast casual dining concepts, has reached an agreement with Abundant Brands to market 20 new locations under the Costa Vida concept. The agreement will bring Costa Vida's presence to 43 locations in the first half of 2011.