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Chipotle Mexican Grill

Leadership

Chipotle snags former Taco Bell exec as COO

 By Lisa Jennings on May 06, 2025

Jason Kidd joins the fast-casual chain's leadership team amid other changes in the C-suite. President Jack Hartung is retiring (again), while Curt Garner and Chris Brandt expand their responsibilities.

Operations

Chipotle on sales downturn: It's not us. It's them

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 24, 2025

The slowdown in consumer spending is to blame for negative same-store sales in the first quarter for the fast-casual chain. But outside data indicates Chipotle may have a value perception problem too.

Operations

Chipotle same-store sales turn negative for first time since 2020

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 23, 2025

It was a tough first quarter for the fast-casual chain, which was blamed on slower consumer spending. CEO Scott Boatwright said Chipotle is doing everything right and sales will trend positive in the second half of the year.

Operations

Chipotle plans first restaurant in Mexico

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 21, 2025

The fast-casual burrito chain said it expects the restaurant to open early next year and that it is eyeing further expansion in the region.

Food

Chipotle rolls out sweet-hot Chipotle Honey Chicken

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 06, 2025

The fast-casual chain said the new limited-time offer was a top performer in test markets last year.

Financing

If tariffs happen, Chipotle says it is ready

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 04, 2025

About half of the fast-casual chain's avocados come from Mexico and sourcing has shifted to other countries. Food costs would likely increase less than 1% if tariffs are put in place.

Marketing

Chipotle declares the day after Super Bowl "Extra Sunday"

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 28, 2025

It may not be a national holiday, but the fast-casual chain is at least giving football fans who are Rewards members a chance to win free guacamole and queso.

Operations

How Chipotle is upgrading its kitchens

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 22, 2025

The fast-casual chain's kitchens haven't changed much in 30 years. But 2025 will be the year of equipment improvements to speed throughput and improve the team member experience.

Financing

Chipotle is investing in cow burp reduction

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 15, 2025

The latest investments from Chipotle's Cultivate Next venture fund will support climate change-fighting acquatic plants that, among other things, cut down on the methane produced by cattle and other ruminants.

Operations

Chipotle raises menu prices nationally for the first time in more than a year

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 04, 2024

The fast-casual chain has held back on pricing in most regions while focusing on consistent portion sizes. But to address rising inflation, it raised menu prices about 2%.

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