Chipotle launches 'Queen of Pride' competition

June 1, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating drag culture and supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations throughout June's Pride Month by hosting two events, Chipotle Queen of…

Chipotle launching virtual wellness app for employees

May 19, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a wellness platform — Strive — in hopes of improving mental health among its employees.

Chipotle increasing average minimum wage to $15

May 10, 2021

All Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant workers will be earning more per hour by June, when the chain raises the average hourly wage to $15.

Chipotle celebrating Cinco de Mayo with trivia, giveaways

May 3, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is rewarding super fans with buy-one-bet-one-free offers today through Cinco de Mayo, May 5, when they play Chipotle IQ, a trivia game…

Musician Jason Mraz joins Chipotle's sustainable farming efforts

April 29, 2021

In an effort to support projects building sustainable, equitable and efficient food systems, Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched its third accelerator program…

Chipotle pushes back against 'unfair workforce' accusations

April 29, 2021

The lawsuit that New York City filed this week against Chipotle is a "dramatic overreach," according to Laurie Schalow, Chipotle chief corporate affairs…

Chipotle squashes Q1 predictions

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

April 21, 2021

It's good to be in the burrito game these days as long as your digital playbook is just as strong. It's a strategy Chipotle seems to have under control…

Chipotle, Jersey Mike's execs reveal pandemic-era strategies

April 16, 2021

The pandemic has no doubt taken its toll on restaurants, but while thousands are struggling, others are reporting gains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and…

Chipotle achieves 51% waste-diversion rate

April 15, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill achieved a 51% waste-diversion rate this year through recycling, composting and waste-to-energy programs, reaching a key goal outlined…

Chipotle ups steak, barbacoa prices in margin quest

April 12, 2021

In a quest to get closer to its margin goals Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has increased prices on its steak and barbacoa items by about 4%, according to data…

Chipotle funding employees' degrees in agriculture, culinary, hospitality

April 8, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill will offer debt-free degrees in agriculture, culinary and hospitality to all eligible employees in partnership with Guild Education, an…

Chipotle asks: Burritos or bitcoin?

March 30, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1. This occasion makes Chipotle…

Chipotle invests in autonomous delivery company

March 25, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is inventing in Nuro, a provider of autonomous delivery that uses robotics in its fleet of on-road, occupantless vehicles to deliver…

Chipotle expanding Canadian presence

March 23, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding to its 23 units in Canada, opening March 30 in Surrey, British Columbia. The country's first last opening was in 2018 in…

Chipotle rolling out quesadillas

March 9, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is introducing a Hand-Crafted Quesadilla Thurday but as a digital-only menu item.

From Shake Shack to Chipotle: 24 female execs on leading in 2021

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In celebration of International Women's Day, FastCasual interviewed 24 female leaders on how they make their voices heard in an industry led predominantly by…

Chipotle, E.l.f. Cosmetics launch makeup collection

March 4, 2021

Thanks to a partnership between E.l.f. Cosmetics and Chipotle, burrito fans can get their hands on Chipotle-inspired makeup palettes, which include eye shadow…

Chipotle debuts 'OMG, Chipotle is my life' T-shirt, bowl

February 18, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is teaming up with 12-year-old Roy Murray, also known as the "Chipotle Is My Life" kid, for a limited-edition apparel drop, including…

Chipotle enhances virtual training for employees

February 16, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill has enhanced its remote employee learning and personal development offerings to include Udemy for Business, an online educational…

Chipotle CEO reveals 5 strategies to combat Q4 earnings miss

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Growth in digital sales was the highlight of the quarter, growing 177.2% and accounting for 49% of sales.