Chipotle bows to shareholder demands for change
The fast-casual leader has appointed several new celebrity directors, including a former CFO McDonald's and the financier who married Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper in January. A representative of activist investor Bill Ackman was also among the new additions.
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This week’s 6 head-spinning moments: Big reveals
Not all the big leaks this week came from Washington. Chipotle, McDonald's and Starbucks had a few doozies, too.
The industry showed it's not afraid to stand up to its adversaries on important government issues, and will likely be emboldened going forward by help in the rumble from an unlikely source. It also was fearless in exploiting the opportunities afforded by the P.F. Chang's Olympics. Or something like that.
The nutritious, versatile sweet potato fits seamlessly into many cuisines, from Spanish, to Japanese and African. Also a key ingredient in several American comfort foods and vegetarian dishes, this colorful root vegetable is reminding diners everywhere that sometimes the words “healthy” and “sweet” make a perfect pair.