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…

Chipotle hiring 15K workers

January 26, 2023

In an effort to attract 15,000 team members in time for burrito season — March through May — Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a hiring campaign featuring…

Chipotle giving freebies to loyalty members

January 9, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching Freepotle, a Chipotle Rewards perk that gives members up to 10 free food drops, such as free guac, free Queso Blanco, free…

Chipotle fans using Snapchat AR lens to earn free guac

January 3, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is kicking off 2023 with seven health-related bowls and a wellness-inspired AR lens on Snapchat to encourage fans to maintain healthy…

Chipotle, Farmlink Project team up to fight food insecurity

December 14, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is teaming up with the Farmlink Project and TikTok Chef Nick Digiovanni to help fight food insecurity this winter.

Chipotle, Fazoli's, Smokey Bones share drive-thru, AI insight

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Top fast casual brand leaders offer valuable insight on how AI is driving a more robust digital drive-thru experience.

Chipotle, Jason's Deli, Ampex Brands talk AI role in customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Artificial intelligence, from data gathering efforts to robot creation, is gaining ground with restaurant brands. Top leaders share insight on AI innovation…

Chipotle partners with ASAP.com for on-demand delivery

November 28, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has tapped ASAP.com, a national on-demand delivery brand, to help the nearly 3,000-unit restaurant chain expand its delivery service.

Chipotle, US Soccer launch 'Bowls for Goals'

November 17, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill, an official partner of U.S. Soccer, is rolling out a series of programs supporting the U.S. Men's National Team while they compete on…

Louisville home to 500th Chipotlane

November 16, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added its 500th unit with a Chipotlane, a digital order drive-thru pick-up lane. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the milestone…

Price increases keep Chipotle in the black

October 26, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported Tuesday that Q3 earnings topped analysts' predictions with earnings per share coming in at $9.51 adjusted vs. $9.2…

Chipotle supports Hurricane Ian relief

October 10, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with The Farmlink Project to provide more than 100,000 pounds of produce, including avocados, mangos, peppers and onions…

Restaurant chains raise over $12M for minimum wage battle

October 3, 2022

Big food chains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks and McDonald's, have raised over $12 million dollars in efforts to reverse a California law that…