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Mexican

Operations

How Chipotle is fixing its restaurants

Chief Restaurant Officer Scott Boatwright talks to Restaurant Business about how he’s working to turn around Chipotle’s operations.

6 takeaways from a fusion fast casual’s recent PE infusion

Coming off a successful appearance on the TV show “Shark Tank,” Chi'Lantro founder Jae Kim discusses what makes the Korean-Mexican fast casual an investable brand and the challenges on growing the concept, including how to deal with the chain’s cashless policy.

Leadership

Taco Bueno names Omar Janjua CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 30, 2018

The former Krystal CEO will lead the 179-unit Tex-Mex chain.

Financing

Chipotle stock surges as new CEO makes his mark

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2018

Brian Niccol, in his first Chipotle earnings call, says the company has been “invisible,” and needs to provide more “consumer access.”

Financing

Private-equity group L Catterton buys Uncle Julio’s

By Kelsey Nash on Oct. 11, 2017

The acquisition aims to boost growth of the polished-casual Mexican chain.

Food

Taco Bell doubles down on value

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2018

The Mexican QSR is also bringing back the Beefy Crunch Burrito in a 30-store test.

Financing

Will Chipotle close some stores?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2018

An asset review could mean “less than 100” stores are shut down, a common practice in turnarounds, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Survey shows Chipotle has some work to do

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2018

In the recent Harris Poll reputation survey, the chain came in last among restaurants rated, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Technology

Chipotle adds delivery to 1,500 restaurants with DoorDash

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2018

The deal comes just days after Chipotle's CEO vowed to provide more consumers “access” to the brand.

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