Chipotle taps NCR Voyix to launch rollout of next-gen POS

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 6, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill signed a six-year exclusive agreement with NCR Voyix Corp, deepening a partnership that spans more than 25 years, NCR Voyix CEO Jim…

Chipotle lowers sales forecast as younger diners cut back

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 30, 2025

Despite the quarterly volatility, the company remains confident in its long-term goals of surpassing $4 million in average unit volumes and expanding to 7,00…

Limited-service visits decline as customer service, value perceptions hit new lows

October 29, 2025

There may be a growing crisis for the limited-service restaurant industry, according to the 2025 QSR Reputation Ranking Report by Chatmeter, which analyzed…

Chipotle offering 'Chip-or-Treat' perks

October 24, 2025

Chipotle is also leveraging digital ordering to introduce Build-Your-Own Chipotle, a digital-exclusive family meal. The customizable spread is designed to…

YOLO to Solo: 5 things your restaurant guests want

by Jill Griep — Account Director, Bernstein Rein

The dining landscape is shifting fast, and today's guests are bringing new expectations with them every time they walk through the door. It's no longer just…

Chipotle launching Red Chimichurri sauce

September 29, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding a new sauce to its menu, a limited-time offering called Red Chimichurri.

Chipotle expanding to Asia

September 10, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a joint venture with SPC Group on Wednesday to open its first restaurants in Asia, with initial locations planned for South…

Carne Asada available as LTO at Chipotle

September 2, 2025

Carne Asada, Chipotle's most-searched menu item on Google, is returning to the menu Thursday at U.S. and Canada locations. Available for a limited time, the…

Chipotle launches 'Build-Your-Own' meal kit

August 25, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a "Build-Your-Own Chipotle" meal kit, a digital-exclusive offering designed to feed four to six people. The customizable…

Chipotle rewarding college students with extra points, dorm decor

August 20, 2025

Chipotle is giving back to students with its new Chipotle U Rewards program, designed to reward every part of the college experience. It's the first-ever…

Chipotle reports flat comps, lower profit in Q2

July 23, 2025

A slowdown in consumer spending and weather incidents that led to Chipotle's dismal Q1 performance intensified in Q2 as it reported flat comparable restaurant…

Fast casuals hanging on as consumers prioritize groceries amid cuts

July 1, 2025

While U.S. consumers are spending more than twice as much on groceries as on food at restaurants, fast casual brands remain a significant portion of their…

Chipotle debuting Adobo Ranch

June 9, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding its first new dip in five years to menu. Adobo Ranch, featuring dobo pepper, sour cream and a blend of herbs and spices, is…

Chipotle opens event space in Ohio

June 4, 2025

Chipotle has opened a meeting and event space called The Pepper Training Center inside its Restaurant Support Center in Columbus' Downtown Arena District at…

Chipotle rolling out 'Summer of Extras'

May 21, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out "Summer of Extras," a three-month program designed to give Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. enhanced benefits, bonus…

Chipotle reduces emissions, launching solar farms

May 7, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill's 2024 Sustainability Report revealed progress in key areas, including emissions reduction, community building and employee development.

Former Chipotle exec named Sweetgreen COO

April 30, 2025

Sweetgreen has hired Jason Cochran as COO. Effective May, he will oversee Field Operations and Operations Services and Innovation, reporting to co-founder and…

Chipotle launching digital-gaming experience on Roblox

April 29, 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with an immersive digital gaming experience, "Ingredient Quest," launching May 5 in the Burrito Builder…

Consumer economic uncertainty poses threat to Chipotle growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

April 24, 2025

CEO Scott Boatright looks to upgrade back-of-house technology and increase catering sales.

What Chef Robotics' $43M funding means for fast casual automation

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Since Sunbasket, a healthy meal delivery company, partnered with Chef Robotics in 2022, it has displaced 10% of production staff and increased consistency by…