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California Tortilla to double locations

By Jeff Clabaugh

WASHINGTON — Potomac, Maryland-based California Tortilla, continues its expansion outside of the Mid-Atlantic region with new locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Kansas, and plans to double the number of its restaurants in the next three years.

California Tortilla kicked expansion into high gear, signing 10 franchise agreements last quarter, including five new locations in Virginia and in new markets including Wichita, Kansas, Charleston, South Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina.

It also will add new locations in Florida, in Orlando and Kissimmee. California Tortilla already has a restaurant in Melbourne, Florida.

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain has grown to 48 locations across the Mid-Atlantic, with two locations in Qatar.

It plans to reach 100 locations by 2021, putting it head-to-head with national players like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Baja Fresh.

California Tortilla, also known as CalTort, promotes its farm-fresh, never frozen ingredients. Its restaurants all also feature a “Wall-of-Flame,” featuring 75 different hot sauces.

The chain is targeting growth in large metro areas and suburban locations in strip malls. It also has locations in airports, food courts and college campuses.

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

By The Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts who use the social media platforms. “We are making claims based only on the tools that Meta has developed because its own research shows they encourage addiction to the platform in a variety of ways,” said State Solicitor David Kravitz, adding that the state's claim has nothing to do the company's algorithms or failure to moderate content. Meta said Friday that it strongly disagrees with the allegations and is “confident the evidence will show our longstanding commitment to supporting young people.” Its attorney, Mark Mosier, argued in court that the lawsuit “would impose liabilities for performing traditional publishing functions” and that its actions are protected by the First Amendment.
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