Chipotle testing Chicken Al Pastor

August 30, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing Chicken Al Pastor at 94 restaurants in Denver and Indianapolis, according to a company press release.

Michigan Chipotle workers join union

August 29, 2022

Workers at a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lansing, Michigan, have voted to form a union with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, making it the first of…

Chipotle launches lemonade-scented candle

August 16, 2022

To celebrate National Lemonade Day on Aug. 20, Chipotle is launching a lemonade-scented candle inspired by fans who "accidentally" fill their water cups with…

Exploring AI? Learn from Chipotle, Jason's Deli, Yum Brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Execs from Chipotle, Jason's Deli and Ampex Brands will share their journeys into the world of AI at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct.

Chipotle raising menu prices - again

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 27, 2022

A 4% increase in menu prices helped give Chipotle Mexican Grill a solid second quarter, according to CFO John R. Hartung, who said the chain was planning a…

Chipotle fans winning free crypto

July 25, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching an interactive game called "Buy The Dip" that will give away over $200,000 in free crypto as well as promo codes for 1-cent…

Chipotle invests in robotic makeline

July 21, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is doing its best to embrace the future.

Chipotle workers at Maine store aim to unionize

June 24, 2022

Employees at the Chipotle Mexican Grill store in Augusta, Maine are taking the first step toward unionizing in petitioning a federal labor board to hold a…

Chipotle testing cauliflower rice

June 16, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is piloting Mexican Cauliflower Rice at 60 restaurants in Arizona, Southern California and Wisconsin.

Chipotle debuts '90s-inspired merch

June 15, 2022

Chipotle has launched its 1993 Collection, a line of Chipotle Goods inspired by '90s fashion, paying homage to its founding in 1993. It includes an anorak…

Chipotle Canada leans into digital

June 14, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched its loyalty program, Chipotle Rewards, in Canada. The nearly 3,000-unit brand implemented its U.S. loyalty program in 201…

Chipotle teams with Tractor Beverage Co. for Watermelon Limeade

June 9, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has released its first seasonal beverage, Watermelon Limeade, as an LTO at all restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, with 5% of profits…

Chipotle goes BOGO for basketball championship

June 3, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching its own game play in celebrating the 2022 Men's Professional Basketball Championship Series.

Chipotle accepting crypto

June 2, 2022

Chipotle is accepting digital currency payments through Flexa, allowing customers to spend their bitcoin and other digital currencies from any Flexa-enabled…

The Great Resignation: Overcoming labor challenges

Bill Bellissimo, founder and CEO of CrunchTime, describes how operators can help stem the tide of turnover by making investments in smart software, agile tools…

Chipotle giving freebies to hockey fans

May 12, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched a "Wear Your Hockey Jersey" program, which gives buy-one-get-one deals on entrees to in-restaurant diners wearing jerseys…

Chipotle testing Garlic Guajillo steak

May 2, 2022

Chipotle is testing Garlic Guajillo Steak at 102 locations in Denver, Indianapolis, and Orange County, California, for a limited-time and is also offering no…

Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Chipotle launches $50M venture fund

April 19, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has created Cultivate Next, a $50 million venture fund that will make early-stage investments into companies that further its mission to…

Chipotle rolling burritos in the metaverse

April 5, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching Chipotle Burrito Builder on Roblox, a simulation experience that challenges players to roll burritos in the metaverse to…