Draft:La Granja (restaurant)

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  • Comment: Most of the sources are reliable (What Now Orlando for an example) and /or not independent or routine coverage and most are local. Nothing suggests this can meet the notability guidelines. S0091 (talk) 20:07, 11 November 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: Sources are largely the restaurant's own press releases. Other references contain merely incidental mentions insufficient to pass WP:SIGCOV. Chetsford (talk) 07:33, 11 November 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: I suggest removing phrases such as "major success", "huge success" especially when the only source the is the subject's own website. Greenman (talk) 05:47, 11 November 2023 (UTC)

 Remove press releases and added some additional information and some better sources. - SonOfYoutubers

La Granja Parrilla & Seafood, Inc.
IndustryRestaurant
GenreFast casual
Founded1993
FounderGustavo Bartra
Headquarters3907 NW 49th Street Tamarac, Florida US
Number of locations
51 restaurants (2023)
Area served
Florida and Aruba
Key people
Claudia Bartra (CFO)
ProductsLatin American cuisine
Websitehttps://www.lagranjarestaurants.com/en/

La Granja Restaurant is a Latin American cuisine, specifically Peruvian cuisine, fast casual restaurant chain located in Florida, with over 50 locations spread across the state.[1] The restaurant first opened in Aruba in 1993, and after becoming successful on the island, moved to South Florida in 1995 and has since expanded throughout the state.[2] Currently, the restaurant is family-owned.[3]

History[edit]

The chain opened their first restaurant in the island of Aruba in 1993, offering rotisserie chicken and Peruvian food.[2] The restaurant soon became a success on the island.

In 1995, Gustavo Bartra, the original founder of the restaurant, along with his son, opened the first La Granja restaurant in United States in Margate, Florida.[4] They continued to be a success in Florida and later in 2003, they were recognized by the Restaurant Review Magazine and received the "Best Peruvian Restaurant of the Year" award.[5][6] They registered as a Florida profit corporation in late 2003.[7] By 2004, they had opened 10 locations in South Florida.[8] They also received in 2004 the "Best Peruvian Family Style Restaurant" award and, in 2007, the "Best Peruvian Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale" award.[1]

The company has opened several more locations throughout Florida since, such as in Sanford and Orlando, both corporate-owned and franchises.[9][10]

Philanthropic contributions[edit]

La Granja contributes to programs like ASPIRA, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving Latino youth educational opportunities.[11] On Veteran's Day, La Granja also honors war veterans at their restaurants.

During the 2015 KidsFit Jamathon, an event held by Digital Vibez focused on fighting childhood obesity, La Granja was one of the sponsors of the event, which helped support the event and its message and fund it.[12][13] Also since 2015, the company has been handing out the 'La Granja Road to Success' scholarships for Floridian Latinos who would want to attend the Palm Beach State College.[14][15]

Controversies[edit]

In 2013, 73 live cockroaches found in a Lake Worth location got it shut down, along with 21 other violations.[16] In 2018, one of the La Granja locations in West Palm Beach was shut down on September 10th for violations during a state inspection conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Violations included improper food storage and sewage backup.[17] In 2022 on November 8th, another location in Miami was shut down for 10 violations, including cockroach activity and due to the Food Manager not having knowledge on food-borne illnesses.[18]

Menu[edit]

La Granja serves a variety of meals, from seafood, which was implemented into the menu in 1998,[19] to meat platters. They also serve meals like fajitas, steak, and pork.[20] The restaurant offers a variety of sides, like yuca, french fries, and plantains. Fresh juices offered include passion fruit and mango.[9] They also serve a variety of desserts, including flan and tres leches.[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b White, D'Ann Lawrence (2022-11-22). "La Granja Bringing Its Popular Peruvian Cuisine To Lakeland". patch.com. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  2. ^ a b "La Granja Restaurants History and Success". www.lagranjarestaurants.com. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  3. ^ "La Granja". Sun Sentinel. 2014-04-28. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  4. ^ Salisbury, Susan. "La Granja CFO Bartra believes in conquering each day". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  5. ^ "Savor the Flavor: 5 Authentic Peruvian Food Delivery in Brickell". Chifa Du Kang. 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  6. ^ "La Granja Restaurants Is Now Open at the New Location in Lakeland, FL, Serving Lakeland Residents Lunch and Dinner". www.newswire.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  7. ^ "Detail by Entity Name". search.sunbiz.org. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  8. ^ Hamburg, Jay; Joseph, Scott (2004-05-28). "DOWN ON THE GRANJA". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  9. ^ a b Soto, Paul (2022-11-21). "La Granja to Open Sanford Location | What Now Orlando". whatnoworlando.com. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  10. ^ McWaters, Ross (2022-04-01). "La Granja Restaurants Files Plan Review for Another Orlando Location | What Now Orlando 2022". whatnoworlando.com. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  11. ^ "Claudia Bartra Promoting Leadership and Philanthropy". Latin Business Today. 2015-07-15. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  12. ^ "'KidsFit Jamathon' Planned July 28 At Fairgrounds". Town-Crier Newspaper. 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  13. ^ "KidsFit Jamathon Thursday at South Florida Fairground". The Palm Beach Post. 2016-07-27. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  14. ^ "'La Granja Road to Success' Scholarship in 2021 Helps Students at Palm Beach State College Obtain a Bright Future". Yahoo Finance. 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  15. ^ "Florida Restaurant Chain Continues to Offer Academic Scholarships to Latino, Hispanic Students". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  16. ^ Doss, Laine (2013-11-15). "La Granja Restaurant Closed After State Inspectors Find 73 Live Roaches". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  17. ^ Wagner, Jodie (2018-09-17). "La Granja Restaurant in West Palm shut down temporarily for violations". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  18. ^ Weinsier, Jeff (2022-11-14). "South Florida La Granja location, California Pizza Kitchen ordered shut last week". WPLG. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  19. ^ Pachter, Richard (2015-02-27). "Fast-casual La Granja and Zona Fresca restaurants add flavor to South Florida's food options". miamiherald.com. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  20. ^ "La Granja Restaurant Tradition at Port St. Lucie is Now Open, Inviting Residents to Grab a Satisfying Lunch and Dinner". Yahoo Finance. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  21. ^ "La Granja Restaurant Menu Chicken Steak Pork Seafood Desserts". www.lagranjarestaurants.com. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
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