Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle apologizes for racist tweets during Twitter hack

Feb. 09, 2015

The burrito chain is also investigating how outsiders wrested control of its Twitter account for about two hours and used it to post offensive messages.

In lieu of loyalty programs, Chipotle leans on online sweepstakes

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 14, 2015

The Mexican chain has partnered with Amazon to launch the latest installment of its “Cultivating Thought” campaign, which asks participants to submit “super short” book reports for the chance to win prizes.

Feds broaden criminal investigation of Chipotle

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 02, 2016

The focus no longer is a single store.

More details emerge on Chipotle exec’s drug indictment

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 05, 2016

Details about Mark Crumpacker's alleged cocaine buys show he ordered the drug during some of the chain's bleakest moments.

Top restaurant newsmakers of 2016

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 23, 2016

The brands, issues and developments that grabbed the restaurant industry’s attention during the last 12 months.

Marketing

Social media blowback: Restaurants respond

By Lisa White on Sep. 25, 2017

This month has seen its fair share of restaurant controversy on the web. Here’s how three concepts are choosing to address current and potential snafus with followers.

Operations

Chipotle kills its burger restaurant

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2018

The burrito chain closed Tasty Made just months after it hired a celebrity chef to lead it.

Broadliners Facilitate Chipotle

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 22, 2009

Chipotle announced this week that it will expand its local produce program this summer, purchasing at least 35 percent of at least one bulk produce item in...

Consumer Trends

Freshen Up Summer Sides

Jun. 28, 2013

Globally inspired ingredients are showing up across the menu, from appetizers to cocktails to side dishes. Updating sides with new flavors and textures is a simple but profitable way to capitalize on this growing trend.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Roti Mediterranean Grill

Jul. 15, 2014

When Bill Post, former president of Levy Restaurants (operator of Chicago’s Spiaggia, Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe at Disneyworld and numerous stadium foodservice operations) decided to strike out on his own, he saw a gap—and an opportunity—in Mediterranean.

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