Chipotle goes all-natural in Minn. restaurants

February 17, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it is serving naturally raised beef in all 44 of its Minnesota restaurants. All of Chipotle's naturally…

Chipotle revenue up 31%

February 14, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2007.   For the fourth quarter…

Study: Personality traits linked to Mexican food preferences

February 6, 2008

DENVER — The results of a new Mexican food "Q-dentity" study, conducted by Dr. Alan Hirsch, director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research…

Chipotle promotes two, restructures

January 30, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced the promotion of two executives to officer positions. Effective March 1, Rex Jones becomes chief development…

Chipotle to announce 4Q and FY '07 results

January 10, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced it will host a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2007 financial results at 5 p.m. EST…

California Tortilla launches edible bowls

January 8, 2008

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla is featuring three "Incredible Edible Bowls" on the latest installment of its limited-time menu.    The Chili Bowl…

Chipotle to beef up beef sales

January 6, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it will serve more than 52 million pounds of naturally raised meat in 2008, an increase of 12 million pounds…

Rubio's adds to executive team

January 1, 2008

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. announced in early December the appointment of Marc S. Simon to the position of senior vice president of operations…

Subway, Chipotle gave best customer service in 2007

December 26, 2007

Fox Business: Subway, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Quiznos provided the best customer service among fast-food and fast-casual restaurants in 2007, according to…

Rubio's adds to real-estate team

December 10, 2007

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has announced the appointment of two restaurant industry veterans to its real-estate development team. Valerie L.

Moe's former parent sued by franchisees

November 28, 2007

The Associated Press: More than 50 franchisees and their financial backers are suing Moe's Southwest Grill and its former parent company Raving Brands over…

Chipotle continues naturally raised chicken, beef rollout

November 25, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving naturally raised chicken in all of its 28 Arizona restaurants, and naturally raised chicken and beef in its seven…

La Salsa Fresh opens 100th location

November 20, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is celebrating the grand opening of its 15th San Diego location, also marking the chain's 100th store…

Chapman, N. Ill. win Chipotle ad contest

November 15, 2007

DENVER — Teams from Orange, Calif.-based Chapman University and Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Ill., tied and will share top honors in Chipotle…

Tijuana Flats raises $30,000 for cancer research

November 14, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tijuana Flats' "Just in Queso" Foundation, which provides aid to individuals, communities and organizations in need, raised $30,199 during its…

Chipotle CEO sells 200K shares

November 13, 2007

StreetInsider.com: Steve Ells, founder and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, has sold 200,000 company shares since the beginning of November.   Read more

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Qdoba opens 400th location

November 12, 2007

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the opening of its 400th restaurant location. The newest location is in Nampa, Idaho.   "In the past 12 months…

Taco Del Mar president resigns, Schmidt to retake helm

November 12, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has announced a change in leadership affecting three of its principal officers.   Co-founder and chief executive officer James Schmidt…

Chipotle, La Madeleine eye handheld tech

November 11, 2007

Dallas Morning News: Fast-casual restaurants in the U.S., including Dallas-based La Madeleine Bakery, Café and Bistro and Chipotle Mexican Grill, are…