Chipotle Mexican Grill

Big winner in Chipotle’s stock surge? Steve Ells

The value of the company founder’s stock holdings is up $167 million since he decided to step down as CEO, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Chipotle stock hits a record

The burrito chain hit an all-time high of $759 as its shares recover from the aftermath of 2015 foodborne illness outbreaks.

Financing

Chipotle and Shake Shack lead restaurant stocks

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2019

The industry’s performance on Wall Street has lagged overall, but fast-casual and QSR stocks have done well, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Companies are getting more aggressive on labor

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2019

Technology and bigger bonuses have become more common as costs continue to increase, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Nate Appleman, former kitchen tinkerer for Chipotle, gets a new job

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2019

He was named COO of Umami Burger. At the same time, parent SBE named John Polizzi VP of ops for Umami’s division, Disruptive Restaurant Group.

Workforce

Chipotle will award crew bonuses of up to a month’s pay

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2019

The bonus package is targeted at part-time employees and comes amid persistent labor shortages.

Food

Would Chipotle do breakfast? ‘Maybe’

By Jonathan Maze on May 29, 2019

The company won’t add the morning meal “anytime soon,” says CEO Brian Niccol. But it is looking at new dayparts.

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