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In closing its pizza brand, Chipotle ends a weird era

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. By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 06, 2023

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