Chipotle Mexican Grill

Workforce

Chipotle boosts benefits for its Gen Z workforce

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain announced a series of financial and mental wellness benefits as it ramps up hiring for what it calls "burrito season."

Consumer Trends

Americans are eating their fast food later in the day

McDonald’s and Chipotle have seen a shift in business from earlier in the day toward dinner, according to data from Placer.ai. And that shift seems permanent.

This resolution season, the chain is partnering with the Strava app, mapping out segments to run, bike or walk that end at a Chipotle.

The latest investments by the chain's Cultivate Next venture fund continue a focus on technology to better the planet.

Planning to double in unit count, the fast-casual chain needs its suppliers to grow too. A unique partnership with digital platform Bridge is designed to open doors for potential financing.

Also, new merch includes a line of mystery tee-shirts designed by celebrated artists.

Company officials say the required wage hike next year will increase labor costs up to 3%. And that cost will be passed on to consumers.

For the annual Boorito promotion this year, 53 college town locations will extend their hours until midnight.

The two chains are duking it out for tech superiority as they attempt to prove that robotic makelines could transform the fast-casual space.

The healthful bowl concept has closed its test unit in a Kitchen United but says it is moving that test to the next stage. Yet officials are not revealing any details.

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