Ralph Rubio Reflects on His Successful Ride with Fish Tacos
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Los Angeles Times] By Samantha Masunaga - April 13, 2015 -
The gig: Ralph Rubio, 59, is the co-founder of Rubio's, a fast-casual chain known for its burritos, bowls and beer-battered fish tacos. Anchored in Carlsbad, Rubio's locations extend up the California coast to Sacramento and outward to Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. The company has 193 restaurants and about 4,000 employees.
Now, Rubio lives in Encinitas with his wife of 26 years. He has two adult children, one of whom may follow his father into the restaurant business. Rubio gave his son the same advice his own father gave him more than 30 years ago — get management experience. He also added something new — get an MBA.
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