Roaring Fork Restaurant Group

Roaring Fork Restaurant Group Roaring Fork Restaurant Group is locally owned and operates 63 QDOBA Mexican Eats and 11 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.

What do the X-Men have in common with the restaurant industry? In both cases, great teams are stronger than any individu...
07/08/2026

What do the X-Men have in common with the restaurant industry?

In both cases, great teams are stronger than any individual hero.

From concept to counter, Dave's Hot Chicken's new X-Men '97 collaboration is the result of talented people across marketing, operations, training, and restaurant teams working toward a shared goal.

We're grateful for the teams that turn great brand ideas into great guest experiences at our Wisconsin restaurants.

Learn more: https://roaringforkrestaurantgroup.com/dhc-x-men-2026

06/25/2026

Behind every ribbon cutting is a community that made it possible.

We were proud to celebrate the opening of our newest QDOBA Mexican Eats with the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, our hardworking team, and many eager fans.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this restaurant a reality, including our brand partners at QDOBA, our many vendors and suppliers, and the community members who show up to welcome us in.

Most importantly, thank you to our team members who worked tirelessly to open the doors and to the guests who lined up to be part of day one.

We’re proud of what we’ve built together and excited for what’s ahead!

TODAY’S THE DAY 🔥🌯QDOBA Mexican Eats opens today West Des Moines!Doors opened at 10:30 am, and you're gonna want to get ...
06/23/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY 🔥🌯
QDOBA Mexican Eats opens today West Des Moines!

Doors opened at 10:30 am, and you're gonna want to get here early 👀

🎁 First 100 guests receive a QDOBA gift card
🌯 PLUS a chance to win FREE BURRITOS FOR A YEAR

We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Let’s kick this off, West Des Moines!

06/19/2026

West Des Moines—we’re almost ready for you.

Our newest QDOBA Mexican Eats opens Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 am, and we’re kicking things off in a big way:

🎁 First 100 guests receive a QDOBA gift card
🌯 PLUS a chance to win FREE BURRITOS FOR A YEAR

We can’t wait to bring bold, flame-grilled flavor to the community. Who’s joining us on opening day?

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!

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Milwaukee, WI
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