Chipotle taps fine dining chef to lead Tasty Made

September 26, 2017

Chipotle has tapped Richard Blais, chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated cookbook author, to lead its fast casual burger brand — Tasty Made.

3 tips for serving millennial consumers

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

Millennials recently became the largest generation in the workforce with over 53 million workers, ushering society into an unprecedented future.

Chipotle remodels first location

September 7, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill reopened its first unit's doors today following a summer-long renovation, according to a press release. The original Chipotle opened in…

Queso oozes onto Chipotle menus nationwide

September 5, 2017

After testing its queso at its Next Kitchen in New York City and then at 350 units in Southern California and Colorado, Chipotle Mexican Grill will roll the…

Chipotle offering educational assistance to employees attending University of Denver

August 22, 2017

Chipotle has added the University of Denver to the universe of colleges and universities that employees have access to through a Chipotle partnership with…

Tacos on the go: Chipotle to add mobile ordering to new app

August 21, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill has selected Deloitte Digital to help redesign its mobile customer experience, according to a press release.

Report: Despite food-safety issues, Chipotle maintains strong emotional bond with customers

August 17, 2017

Despite Chipotle's numerous food-safety issues, the chain has managed to keep a strong emotional bond with its customers, according to MBLM, a Brand Intimacy…

Chipotle names former YUM exec as chief communications officer

August 14, 2017

Chipotle has hired Laurie Schalow as chief communications officer, a newly created position overseeing oversee Chipotle's internal and external…

Brand resurrection? Chipotle might just pull it off

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

Norovirus outbreak and rat infestation behind it, Chipotle's leadership says the brand is moving on.

Chipotle and RZA compose flavorful instrument mixer

July 20, 2017

Chipotle and hip-hop legend RZA have partnered to create SAVOR.WAVS, a sound mixer inspired by Chipotle's ingredients, according to a press release.

A 3-way comparison: Chipotle, Panera, Shake Shack Q1 SSSG

June 16, 2017

For restaurateurs, the three letters of SSSG (i.e., same-store sales growth) might as well be dollar signs. The statistic is key because it shows revenue…

Chipotle expands employee educational opportunities

May 2, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill is debuting a new custom bachelor's degree in business for its workers via a partnership with Bellevue University and Guild Education.

Chipotle CDO linked to NY drug ring

July 1, 2016

Chipotle Chief Creative and Development Officer Mark Crumpacker has allegedly been linked to a drug ring, according to a story at CNBC.

Chipotle is making summer a rewarding time

June 27, 2016

Chipotle is kicking off a new rewards program starting July 1. The Chiptopia Summer Rewards offers free food and bonus rewards for customer visits.

Chipotle hires former critic to tackle food safety concerns

May 11, 2016

In hopes of rebuilding its damaged reputation caused by a number of food-safety issues, Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired one of its biggest critics, David…

Trademarking 101: Can Chipotle be the 'Chipotle of the better-burger' segment?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The term "better burger" may prove difficult to trademark, however, as it's been widely used among media and other restaurant operators to describe a variety…

Massachusetts Chipotle closes after employees become ill

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

March 8, 2016

No customer illnesses have been reportedly connected to the restaurant.

NPD Group: Millennials not abandoning Chipotle

February 18, 2016

Teens and young adults increased their visits to the Mexican fast casual chain by double-digits last year, according to NPD Group's ongoing foodservice market…

E. coli incidents hit hard on Chipotle's bottom line

February 2, 2016

The fourth quarter of 2015 was a financially bruising one for Chipotle Mexican Grill yet not unexpected given the E. coli incidents that put Chipotle in the…

Will Chipotle raise prices again in 2015?

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Another price increase may be on the horizon as Chipotle navigates high beef costs, and the pork supply issue could take a $2 million chunk out of the bottom…