Mexican

How Chipotle is fixing its restaurants

By Jonathan Maze and Sara Rush Wirth on May 01, 2018

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

Financing

Private-equity group L Catterton buys Uncle Julio’s

By Kelsey Squire 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.

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

By Lauren Hallow on Dec. 05, 2016

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