Roaring Fork Restaurant Group

Roaring Fork Restaurant Group Roaring Fork Restaurant Group is locally owned and operates 61 QDOBA Mexican Eats and 10 Dave's Hot Chicken locations in WI, IL, and IA!

Roaring Fork Restaurant Group is a locally owned and operated Qdoba Mexican Eats franchise with a strong presence in WI, IL, and IA. In 2023 the company celebrated 25 years in business. Roaring Fork currently operates 62 QDOBA restaurants within our territory. In September of 2021, Mike Pranke and Ron Stokes partnered to form MR Chicken and bring Dave's Hot Chicken to Wisconsin. (The MR stands for

Mike and Ron.) With a commitment to open 17 Dave's Hot Chicken franchises in Wisconsin within six years, the company recently opened its 11th location, advancing the remarkable growth of Roaring Fork Restaurant Group.

This morning, we visited WFRV Local 5 to highlight new menu items at Dave's Hot Chicken.During the segment, we shared de...
03/13/2026

This morning, we visited WFRV Local 5 to highlight new menu items at Dave's Hot Chicken.
During the segment, we shared details about items like Top-Loaded Buffalo Mac & Cheese and Dave’s NOT Chicken, along with Hot Box options designed to feed a crowd for game-day gatherings.
Watch the segment here:

(WFRV) – Hosting a winning March Madness watch party is all about a game-day menu that scores big without keeping you stuck in the kitchen. In this segment, Sydney Zuege from Dave’s Hot Chick…

02/23/2026

The results are in.
After an incredible showing across 62 Roaring Fork–operated QDOBA restaurants, we’re proud to announce the top three winners of our annual Valentine’s Day Decoration Contest.

🥉 Monona — Love soared to new heights with creative use of QDOBA branding and packaging that transformed their space.

🥈 Capitol — Guests were transported to the clouds with a glowing, ethereal photo backdrop and thoughtfully styled décor throughout the restaurant.

🥇 Arlington Heights — When photos couldn’t capture the full experience, they brought in a drone. From a full-scale video to photo booth polaroids for guests, this team turned a busy BOGO day into a true occasion.

What makes this contest special isn’t just the décor — it’s the teamwork, leadership, and pride behind it.

Congratulations to all of our teams who participated. You continue to raise the bar.

02/18/2026

Valentine’s Day may be over, but we’re still feeling the love.

Across 62 Roaring Fork–operated QDOBA restaurants in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa, our teams transformed their dining rooms with festive décor, creative photo spots, and plenty of heart.

What started years ago as a few simple decorations has grown into an annual Valentine’s Day Decoration Contest — a way to recognize and reward team members who go above and beyond for their guests and each other.

This video highlights just some of the incredible creativity from across our locations.

And the winners are…
Coming soon 👀

We had a great time appearing on Local 5 Live to share how QDOBA Mexican Eats catering takes the stress out of feeding a...
01/30/2026

We had a great time appearing on Local 5 Live to share how QDOBA Mexican Eats catering takes the stress out of feeding a crowd—from build-your-own nacho bars to taco kits made for sharing.
As a proud QDOBA franchisee, Roaring Fork Restaurant Group is excited to share how our teams help bring bold flavor to parties, meetings, and celebrations across Wisconsin and beyond.
👉 Watch the feature:

(WFRV)- Whether you’re hosting a big game party for 20 or an intimate gathering of 2, Qdoba catering makes it easy to bring bold flavors to your guests. In this segment, Sydney Zuege with Qdoba dis…

Thanks for the shoutout from Camp Shutout! The team at our Stevens Point QDOBA loves does a phenomenal job serving the g...
12/12/2025

Thanks for the shoutout from Camp Shutout! The team at our Stevens Point QDOBA loves does a phenomenal job serving the goalkeepers and their families—both with catering and making them feel welcome in the restaurant. We’re looking forward to partnering with the camp again in 2026!

We were excited to represent QDOBA Catering on WFRV’s Local 5 Live, where we walked through how our local teams can help...
12/10/2025

We were excited to represent QDOBA Catering on WFRV’s Local 5 Live, where we walked through how our local teams can help make gatherings of all sizes easier during the holiday season.

Thanks to WFRV Local 5 for having us! You can watch the whole segment now on their website.

(WFRV)- The holidays can be stressful, especially when you are the one in charge of feeding everyone for the holiday. Take the stress out of your holiday with catering from Qdoba. In this segment, …

Our restaurant teams are ready to bring the flavor this Halloween! 👻The BOOGO deal returns October 31 — buy one entrée a...
10/31/2025

Our restaurant teams are ready to bring the flavor this Halloween! 👻
The BOOGO deal returns October 31 — buy one entrée and a drink, get one FREE (for QDOBA Rewards Members) 👯

It’s one of our favorite days of the year to celebrate guests, teamwork, and a shared love of bold flavor 🎃

QDOBA is bringing you a deal for Halloween 2025. Check back later or sign up for QDOBA Rewards to get the latest offers and specials.

Our latest Grand Opening is in full swing! We’re so grateful to everyone who’s come out to celebrate with us and to TMJ4...
10/17/2025

Our latest Grand Opening is in full swing! We’re so grateful to everyone who’s come out to celebrate with us and to TMJ4 for helping spread the excitement with their coverage on What’s Brewing Wisconsin and The Morning Blend. 🙌

📺 https://www.tmj4.com/shows/whats-brewing-wisconsin/daves-hot-chicken-grand-opening-brings-the-heat-and-a-year-of-free-chicken

📍1210 N Port Washington Rd, Grafton

Sydney Zuege joins us on What’s Brewing Wisconsin to share the Grand Opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken in Grafton.

Yesterday's Friends & Family event in Grafton was pure fun from start to finish — great food, great people, and cameras ...
10/16/2025

Yesterday's Friends & Family event in Grafton was pure fun from start to finish — great food, great people, and cameras rolling as TMJ4 News stopped by to capture the action!

🎥 Catch us on What’s Brewing Wisconsin today at 3:00 PM and The Morning Blend tomorrow at 9:00 AM for a peek at the heat.

Then come taste what all the hype’s about:
🤫 Soft Opening: Today (10/16) – beat the crowds and get an early taste.
🥳 Grand Opening: Tomorrow (10/17) – first 100 guests get a Dave’s gift card, swag, and a shot at Free Dave’s for a Year!

📍1210 N Port Washington Rd, Grafton

We’re proud to share some amazing news from the 2025 QDOBA Brand Conference! 🌟Roaring Fork Restaurant Group was recogniz...
10/01/2025

We’re proud to share some amazing news from the 2025 QDOBA Brand Conference! 🌟

Roaring Fork Restaurant Group was recognized across the board—from restaurant leadership to culinary innovation and record-breaking performance.

🏆 General Manager of the Year – Carmen Reyes-Ibarra (Arlington Heights, IL), representing the very best across 800+ QDOBA locations.
🌟 Best of the Best Top 10 GMs – Alfredo Solis (Appleton, WI), among the Top 10 GMs for the second time in three years.
🔥 Culinary Champion of the Year – Randy Beaver, celebrated for elevating food quality and flavor.
💰 $3.5M Annual Sales Achievement – Capitol Drive team & leader Victor Garcia (Wauwatosa, WI), marking a breakout year.
🤝 QFA Board Leadership Recognition – Ron Stokes, honored for his years of impact and service to the brand.

These awards reflect not just individual excellence, but the teamwork, passion, and commitment that make Roaring Fork who we are. We couldn’t be prouder! 💛

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241 N Broadway Suite 501
Milwaukee, WI
53202

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