Chipotle recruiting 7K workers via social media

August 29, 2023

With fall being the start of the Chipotle Mexican Grill's second-busiest season combined with the opening of over 250 restaurant this year, Chipotle is using…

Sweetgreen hires 2 former Chipotle execs

August 25, 2023

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has added two people to the leadership team — Chad Brauze as head of culinary, and Michael Kotick, as VP and head of marketing.

Chipotle launches BOGO trivia

August 21, 2023

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

Are Chipotle price increases back on the table?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 27, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. may be raising menu prices after noting food costs were up during Wednesday's second-quarter earnings call with investors. Total…

Chipotle celebrating National Avocado Day with free concert tickets

July 25, 2023

In partnership with the Peruvian Avocado Commission, Chipotle Mexican Grill is turning up the volume for National Avocado Day — July 31 — by giving fans…

Chipotle teams up with soccer stars

July 19, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill, a partner of U.S. Soccer, is bringing back "Bowls for Goals," a promotion for the U.S. Women's National Team's upcoming matches in New…

Chipotle expanding to Middle East

July 18, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with international franchise operator Alshaya Group to open restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait early next year before…

Chipotle posts at-home ice cream recipe on TikTok

July 17, 2023

Chipotle's culinary innovation team has crafted the Sour CREAMi Ice Cream. Inspired by the viral Ninja CREAMi featured on TikTok, Chipotle released an elevated…

Chipotle testing avocado-processing cobot

July 12, 2023

Chips are no longer the only food item being handled by robots at Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Street Fighter 6 gamers winning Chipotle freebies

May 24, 2023

Street Fighter 6 players have the chance to earn Fighter Coins through digital entree purchases made via Chipotle Mexican Grill's app and website, and the game…

Chipotle wins 2023 Excellence in Food Safety Award

May 23, 2023

Mod Pizza and Five Guys took home honorable mention for their food safety efforts.

Chipotle reveals Boulder as top-ordering college town

May 19, 2023

Ever since the first Chipotle opened in 1993 across from the University of Denver, it has been a go-to restaurant for college students.

Chipotle enjoys 'better-than-expected' Q1 earnings

April 25, 2023

Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol had a lot to smile about Tuesday when he reported that Q1 earnings per share were $10.50 vs. $8.92 expected by analysts. Revenue was…

Chipotle: 'It's electric!'

Chipotle Mexican Grill has created an all-electric restaurant design to maximize energy efficiency in its equipment and systems. Using 100% renewable energy…

Chicken al Pastor available at Chipotle

March 14, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving Chicken al Pastor in all 3,200 company-owned restaurants, marking the first time it has launched a global menu innovation…

TikTok stars inspire Chipotle to add Fajita Quesadilla to menu

February 27, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill has TikTok to thank for its latest menu item — the Fajita Quesadilla launching March 2 as a digital-only menu item on the Chipotle app…

Chipotle launches bowl concept in Santa Monica

February 15, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a restaurant called Farmesa, at the Kitchen United Mix space at 1315 3rd St., in Santa Monica, California.

3 restaurant tech trends with staying power in 2023

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Executives from Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, Big Chicken, Modern Market, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Focus Brands and Garden Catering reveal the technologies they deem…

Nominations open for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

January 31, 2023

Nominations close Feb. 28. Wingstop was the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award, and past winners have included Panda Express, Chipotle and…

Chipotle launches Valentine's Day jewelry collection

January 30, 2023

To help Chipotle fans celebrate Valentine's Day, the chain has partnered with Bing Bang NYC to create a limited-edition collection of minimal, modern, and…