Pollo Tropical is a chain of more than 70 quick-service restaurants in Florida. It specializes in preparing grilled chicken with a blend of tropical fruit juices and spices. Founded in 1988, the chain also operates over 20 franchised units located primarily in Puerto Rico. Pollo Tropical is a part of Carrols Restaurant Group, which is one of the largest restaurant companies in the United States and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ. Its restaurants serve boneless chicken breasts, grilled sandwiches, black beans, mashed potatoes, white rice, steaks and shrimp skewers. The restaurants party meals are served in small, medium and large portions. Pollo Tropical, with a location in Miami, also provides gift cards and supports various community events.