Chipotle offering free delivery through March

March 13, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering free delivery now through March 31. All orders are customized via Chipotle's Delivery Kitchen, which has a dedicated…

Ells steps down as Chipotle revamps board

March 6, 2020

Brian Niccol, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s CEO, is now also chairman of the board of directors for the fast casual brand.

Chipotle increases paid parental leave

March 5, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has increased paid parental leave and is also testing unlimited paid time off for its executive team, support staff and team directors…

Four Corners Property Trust acquires 2 South Carolina Chick-fil-A, Chipotle locations

March 4, 2020

Real estate investment trust Four Corners Property Trust has acquired a Chick-Fil-A outlet, as well as a Chipotle location in South Carolina, for a combined…

Moe's throwing queso shade at Chipotle - again

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 28, 2020

While McDonald's and Wendy's are engaged in a breakfast battle, Moe's Southwest Grill is throwing shade at Chipotle, which launched a new queso offering this…

Chipotle intros queso blanco

February 26, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced its Queso Blanco menu item, which will be available across the U.S. on Feb. 27. This recipe features aged Monterey Jack…

Chipotle goes all in for hockey

February 18, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill is treating hockey fans to freebies Friday with its "Wear Your Hockey Jersey" program. Fans dressed in their fave hockey jerseys can…

Chipotle goes 'Gauc Mode'

February 12, 2020

We've heard of beast mode, but Chipotle is taking it to "Guac Mode," giving free guac to its more than 8.5 million Chipotle Rewards members. To celebrate the…

Chipotle surges in Q4 with strong same-store sales, digital enhancements

February 5, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported strong earnings growth during the fourth quarter, as the restaurant chain continued to boost existing sales, opened…

Fast casual in it to win it on Super Bowl Sunday

Restaurant brands are gearing up for the big game with specials and LTOs.

Chipotle takes another step toward helping young farmers

January 29, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has rolled out the second phase of its mission to help young farmers succeed in America. The Chipotle Aluminaries Project 2.0…

'Lifestyle' is the fast casual buzzword of 2020

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

It wouldn't be the new year without restaurants around the world pushing "better-for-you" menu items in an effort to appeal to "lifestyle diners," consumers…

Starbucks pays up to settle labor suit

December 20, 2019

Chipotle isn't the only major fast casual chain battling labor disputes this week in New York. Starbucks Corp will pay $176,000 in restitution to employees to…

Chipotle violated US labor laws, says NLRB

December 20, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing allegations that it fired a New York employee in retaliation for complaining about workplace problems and trying to organize…

Can Chipotle's new design support its billion-dollar digital business?

December 19, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a new restaurant design to better support its billion-dollar digital business. In-restaurant features are being installed to…

Chipotle adds Alexa ordering

November 21, 2019

If your name is Alexa, it's your lucky day. Not only has Chipotle Mexican Grille partnered with Amazon Alexa to allow any customer to order food via delivery…

Chipotle's carne asada is here to stay — for now

November 14, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is extending its latest menu addition, carne asada, through the end of the year and into the first quarter of 2020. Originally…

How women leaders can make a difference in foodservice

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Four women, who were invited to share experiences as female executives during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, said women in leadership positions…

Chipotle cares about your mental health

November 5, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is providing access to mental healthcare and financial wellness for more than 80,000 employees in 2020. By simplifying access to mental…

Chipotle prepping for Boorito time, running low on carne asada LTO

October 28, 2019

This year, like for the past 19 years, Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Halloween with its "Boorito" event which offers discounts to customers wearing a…