Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle drops a bombshell

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2016

The fast-casual chain has encountered an unexpected problem that could deter its turnaround, executives revealed.

Chipotle contends with new food safety problem

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2017

A single store was closed for sanitation and is scheduled to reopen today, but Wall Street has already reacted.

Leadership

With its new hire, Chipotle shows it's just another QSR

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2018

The Bottom Line: The burrito chain has been trending toward normalization for some time now, and that's a good thing.

The week in ideas, March 12, 2012

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 12, 2012

Yellow is the new green. Restaurants in Harrisburg hire cops. And sushi takes an assembly-line approach.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill

Jun. 25, 2014

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill is a limited-service Mexican concept focused on Baja-style burritos, tacos and other favorites all made in-house with fresh, natural ingredients.

Study: Consumers willing to pay more for healthy foods

Jan. 20, 2015

New research from Nielsen shows that 88% of consumers are willing to pay more for foods considered to have healthy attributes, with millennials most inclined to pay more.

GMO-free and chef-driven concepts top of mind for fast-casual diners

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 01, 2015

Made-to-order meals are also a key priority, according to a recent Zagat survey.

Chipotle gets some good news for a change

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 01, 2016

Independent research finds customers willing to give the chain another chance.

Chipotle bets on a different sort of loyalty program

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2016

Or is it really a promotion? The limited-time offer starts July 1, and rewards visits, not purchase volumes.

Chipotle bows to shareholder demands for change

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2016

The fast-casual leader has appointed several new celebrity directors, including a former CFO McDonald's and the financier who married Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper in January. A representative of activist investor Bill Ackman was also among the new additions.

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