Chipotle Mexican Grill News & Media

Chipotle testing honey chicken

August 27, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing Chipotle Honey Chicken — marinated with seared, smoked adobo peppers, seasoned with Mexican spices and finished with a touch…

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Chipotle IQ is back

August 19, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chipotle IQ, a trivia game that tests fans' knowledge of its ingredients, food standards, culinary techniques…

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Chipotle names Scott Boatright interim CEO

August 14, 2024

After announcing the departure of CEO and Chairman Brian Niccol, Chipotle Mexican Grill appointed COO Scott Boatwright as interim CEO. Niccol, who served as…

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Starbucks appoints Brian Niccol as CEO, chairman

August 13, 2024

Starbucks has named Brian Niccol as chairman and CEO, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who has stepped down.

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Chipotle UK launches kids meals

August 5, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill UK is introducing Kids Meals, allowing young guests to order build-your-own taco kids' meal, available with soft-shell flour tortillas…

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USA Today readers name Qdoba top fast casual brand

August 1, 2024

USA Today has named Qdoba Mexican Eats "Best Fast Casual Restaurant" on its 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for the sixth consecutive year. A panel of industry…

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Chipotle launches guac-proof lip stain

July 29, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is collaborating with Wonderskin, a cosmetics brand known for its TikTok-viral lip stain, to introduce Lipotle, a guac-proof lip stain.

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Chipotle refreshes beverage offerings

July 22, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added Coke Zero, Strawberry Lemon and Orange canned sodas from Poppi and Open Water, a recyclable and reusable aluminum bottled…

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Chipotle CFO retiring

July 9, 2024

After nearly 25 years with Chipotle Mexican Grill, CFO Jack Hartung is retiring on March 31, 2025. Adam Rymer, a 15-year Chipotle veteran, will assume the role…

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6 must-haves for your restaurant's loyalty program

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Noodles and Co, Mooyah, Clutch Coffee and Hyve execs discuss why successful loyalty platforms feature 1. Ease of use. 2. Engaging offers and new…

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Chipotle opens in Kuwait

April 22, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill made its Kuwait City debut earlier this month in partnership with international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group. The restaurant…

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Chipotle awarding digital currency to TEKKEN 8 players

April 8, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with TEKKEN 8, the latest installment of the fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., to…

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Chipotle, Dog Haus among fast casuals giving freebies on National Burrito Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

National Burrito Day is April 4. Here's what some fast casuals are offering up for the annual celebration.

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Chicken al Pastor returns to Chipotle menu

March 12, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chicken al Pastor to restaurants around the world for a limited time. Prepared fresh daily in small batches, Chicken al…

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Chipotle adding $50M to Cultivate Next

February 28, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is increasing its commitment to its Cultivate Next venture fund by $50 million, which brings the investment pool to $10…

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4 restaurant trends staying beyond 2024

by Julie Gregg — Director of Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence, Toast

After polling nearly 1,000 restaurant operators, Julie Gregg, director of Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence at Toast, reveals four strategies that…

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Chipotle adds 19K jobs

January 24, 2024

Chipotle Mexian Grill is looking to hire 19,000 employees for its upcoming "burrito season," the company's busiest time of year running from March to May…

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FastCasual reveals 10 most-read stories of 2023

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The holidays are upon us and 2023 is almost over, which means it's time for us to reveal the year's most-read stories.

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Chipotle invests in regenerative farming robots

December 13, 2023

Through its $50 million Cultivate Next venture fund, Chipotle Mexican Grill is investing in Greenfield Robotics, a company focused on making regenerative…

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Chipotle drives holiday gifting with car napkin holders, mystery shirts

November 29, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill has designed a line of merchandise for holiday gifting, which includes Car Napkin Holders and Mystery Tees available for purchase…

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