Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle agrees to pay $322,000 to settle alleged child-labor violations in D.C.

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 29, 2023

The District said it will use the funds to support apprenticeship and job training programs for youths.

How a trio of seismic events affected Subway, Chipotle and Texas Roadhouse

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2023

A Deeper Dive: RB editors Lisa Jennings and Peter Romeo join Jonathan Maze on the podcast to talk about three major events and the impact they had on these chains.

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Chipotle is putting more workers on the front line to speed service

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 26, 2023

The fast-casual burrito chain is working to find the right balance between its customer-facing and digital makelines as it works to improve throughput in the restaurants.

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Chipotle takes on first-ever international franchise partner

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 18, 2023

Alshaya Group plans to bring the fast-casual brand to Dubai and Kuwait, starting in 2024, with more growth planned for the Middle East.

Technology

Vebu Labs steals spotlight with Chipotle's avocado-peeling 'Autocado'

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 14, 2023

The startup shares a founder with Miso Robotics and is positioning to collaborate with restaurant brands that want to bring "smaller-risk" automation that is specific to their needs.

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Chipotle tests avocado-peeling robot as potential guac game changer

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 12, 2023

Guacamole will still be made by hand, but the "Autocado" could speed the process and free up workers. Chipotle has also invested in the robotic company behind it.

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In closing its pizza brand, Chipotle ends a weird era

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 06, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burrito chain is closing its remaining Pizzeria Locale locations, finally putting an end to an era in which it tried putting its fast-casual stamp on different menu segments.

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Restaurants join the layoff party

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2023

The Bottom Line: Chipotle’s corporate layoffs follow actions by McDonald’s and Wendy’s, though the companies insist it’s not all about any looming recession.

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