Chipotle Mexican Grill News & Media

Chipotle exec to layout brand's food-safety transformation at summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Dr. James Marsden, executive director of Food Safety at Chipotle, will outline strategies that Chipotle is deploying in its food-safety transformation at this…

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Chipotle launches in-app delivery

August 28, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching direct delivery powered through DoorDash, which allows customers to get Chipotle delivered without having to leave…

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Chipotle adding bacon to the menu?

August 16, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is piloting bacon-centric menu items in select cities nationwide, according to a press release. In September, the Chipotle Bacon Bowl…

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Chipotle celebrates back-to-school with BOGO offer

August 16, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering a buy-one-get-one offer for students Saturday to celebrate back-to-school season, according to a press release. As part of…

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Chipotle brings vegan protein to UK

July 30, 2018

Chipotle has introduced its vegan protein item to its six UK locations, according to Catering Today.

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Chipotle closing 5 Pizza Locale units

June 28, 2018

Chipotle’s fast casual pizza brand, Pizzeria Locale, is a casualty of the chain’s turnaround plan. In an effort to increase sales and cut costs, CEO Brian…

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Will Chipotle's menu variety fly with customers?

June 22, 2018

It didn't take long for Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to shake things up. The former Taco Bell CEO, who took over the CEO role from Founder Steve Ells in March…

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Chipotle is first Fortnite House

June 1, 2018

Chipotle is partnering with eSports organization TeamSoloMid (TSM) to become the first TSM Fortnite House. This partnership will feature multiple integrations…

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Chipotle CEO: Moving HQ to California will fuel growth

May 23, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is moving its headquarters to Newport Beach, California. "We have a tremendous opportunity at Chipotle to shape the future of our…

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Chipotle posts positive Q1 earnings, full-year outlook

April 25, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, and for the first time in recent memory, the results were…

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Starbucks, Kate Spade exec now leading Chipotle HR team

April 20, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired Marissa Andrada as its chief human resources officer. Andrada, who reports to CEO Brian Niccol, previously worked at Kate…

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Chipotle commits to reducing waste

April 9, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is setting some pretty high standards when it comes to taking care of the planet, announcing today it will divert half of all restaurant…

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Chipotle announces bonuses, new training programs, expanded parental leave for employees

February 7, 2018

Possibly taking its cue from Starbucks, which announced last week that it was giving its employees raises and more time off as a result of the Tax Cuts and…

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Chipotle's CFO: Lower income tax rate will save $40-$50 million in 2018

February 6, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported today that its revenue increased 7.3 percent to $1.1 billion during its fourth quarter for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017. CFO…

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Chipotle offering free delivery for Super Bowl weekend

January 31, 2018

Fans in the 40 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. markets where Postmates delivers can place their delivery orders online or on the Postmates app using the…

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Chipotle exec: 'No link found between Chipotle and actor's hospitalization'

November 13, 2017

Although Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan said Thursday that he was hospitalized and "almost died" after eating Chipotle, Chris Arnold, the chain's director of…

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Chipotle upgrades mobile app

November 6, 2017

Chipotle has created a new mobile app that is available for download starting today on Apple and Android devices, according to a company press…

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Chipotle CEO: 'We still have much work to do'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Despite missing analysts' marks, CEO Steve Ells said he's as optimistic as he was when starting Chipotle nearly 24 years ago.

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Chipotle scores 'A' on policy regarding animal antibiotic use

September 29, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill has earned an A grade in the Chain Reaction III Report and Scorecard, a ranking of the country's largest fast food and fast casual…

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