Chipotle commits to higher chicken standards in Europe

October 10, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is signing the European Chicken Commitment, a venture that will apply higher animal welfare standards to its European supply chain by…

'How Chipotle Turned Free Burritos into Lasting Customer Relationships' focus of Oct 24 free webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Basketball and burritos are a pretty unbeatable mix. But when that duo is also paired with digital engagement as Chipotle did last spring, it is even more…

NYC Chipotle store employees go on strike citing labor infractions

September 25, 2019

Employees at a New York City-based Chipotle Mexican Grille hit the strike line Tuesday claiming labor law infractions.

Chipotle debuting Carne Asada steak option this week

September 17, 2019

The newest item coming to the menu at Chipotle Mexican Grill is Carne Asada and the brand is celebrating with early VIP tasting events in New York and Los…

Chipotle denies allegations stemming from NYC labor lawsuit

September 11, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is denying it has trampled worker rights, an allegation made in a New York City lawsuit filed Monday.

Chipotle debuts free Sunday delivery, 'things you borrow' kit

September 6, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering free delivery on Sundays through the rest of the month and launching a "borrowing" kit in select markets, all in honor of…

Chipotle paying out cash bonuses

August 14, 2019

Chipotle is paying out $700,000 in cash bonuses to roughly 2,600 employees across 135 restaurants, according to a company spokesperson. If restaurant teams…

Boloco CEO to Chipotle: 'Why not use the bonus money to raise minimum wage?'

John Pepper, CEO, Boloco, describes why Chipotle should use the money it's paying out in cash bonuses to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour for employees…

Report calls out Chipotle, Sweetgreen for using bowls with cancer-linked chemicals

August 6, 2019

Compostable bowls, used by brands including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Sweetgreen, are made with "forever chemicals" that could pose serious health issues…

Chipotle's #GuacDance dominates TikTok

August 2, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill's National Avocado Day was a smashing success. Its TikTok challenge — #GuacDance — which invited customers to post videos on TikTok, was…

Chipotle customers hungry for mobile ordering, digital sales up 99%

July 24, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is flying high after announcing a 13.2% revenue increase for Q2, thanks to a 99% increase in digital sales.

Chipotle featuring Women's World Cup athletes' favorite orders

June 27, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering the favorite orders of soccer stars Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan and Rose Lavelle online and in the Chipotle app for a limited…

Chipotle employees eligible for one extra month of pay

June 25, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched a crew bonus program that gives hourly employees the opportunity to earn up to an extra month of pay each year. To qualify…

Chipotle fans score freebies when NBA players hit free throws

May 29, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is dishing out up to $1 million dollars of free burritos through the rest of the professional basketball season, according to a press…

Chipotle: African swine fever doesn't bode big cost impact

May 24, 2019

The African swine fever will likely cause pork prices to boom and analysts at BMO Capital Markets believe Chipotle Mexican Grill is among the fast casuals that…

Chipotle throws down the esports gauntlet

April 12, 2019

It's "digital" game on at Chipotle now that the chain has hooked up with DreamHack — a gaming and digital lifestyle festival — and ESL, an esports company…

Chipotle offering free delivery for 1-day only

April 4, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating National Burrito Day today by giving customers free delivery on orders $10 or more. It's also partnering with YouTuber…

Chipotle serves up free Venmo cash in rewards program expansion

March 12, 2019

Chipotle customers who use Venmo this week and are not part of the fast casual's loyalty program could find themselves a bit richer as the brand serves up free…

Chipotle goes 'plant-powered' with lifestyle bowls

March 4, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is debuting plant-powered lifestyle bowl offerings, including an organic vegan bowl and vegetarian bowl.

Jury clears Chipotle in discrimination suit

February 21, 2019

After four hours of deliberation, a California federal jury ruled Chipotle Mexican Grill did not discriminate in firing an assistant store manager who had…