COLUMBIA, M.d. — It’s a full circle moment for Erin Bila.

Once behind the cash register of a Maryland California Tortilla location, she’s now one of the bosses at its Columbia location.

Her and her business partners took over at the beginning of the month.

“The former owner of this restaurant wanted to get out, he wasn't passionate about the brand as we were,” Bila explained. “It was just meant to be, I guess.”

Bila, her husband Rogerio and business partner Dilshad Awan had been looking to make their first venture as owners after several years of managerial experience at other franchises.

Unable to find a spot where they live in Montgomery County, the perfect opportunity arose at the Columbia Crossing shopping center location.

“Now that we're here, we're actually looking to expand in

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