Chipotle Mexican Grill

Why an outsider might be best for Chipotle

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 27, 2017

Chain’s problems are difficult, which is why it shouldn’t limit its talent pool.

Barbeque goes upscale

Sep. 14, 2011

Casual and quickservice concepts first marketed BBQ’s essence merely using the sauce (Chipotle BBQ sauce for those fries?). Now other nuances of barbeque are infiltrating restaurant chains to include side dishes, smoking techniques and even marinades.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 24, 2014

Fast casual’s latest theft, quality really is king, servers learn to love tech, fuggedabout New York’s new political slap and a growth demon picks up the pace.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Shock & awe edition

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 12, 2014

Who said established restaurant brands can’t be daring tradition breakers? Olive Garden, Burger King, Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and Chipotle took risks that made us do a double-take this week.

Chipotle to offer hourlies paid time off

Jun. 09, 2015

The benefit will expand in scope from salaried employees to all workers on July 1. The chain also will provide tuition reimbursement.

Chipotle switches to offense

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 10, 2015

The focus has shifted to why customers should come back.

Leadership

4 tips to run a successful companywide meeting

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Apr. 14, 2016

Systemwide meetings can serve many purposes—damage control, ideation, recognition, training—but do you need a meeting? Is your message being understood?

This week’s 7 head-spinning moments: 'Fight Club' leaks

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2016

Dispatches from the restaurant battleground show how some of the biggest names in the business are coping with the industry's difficult conditions.

Financing

Fast casual has angst to overcome

By Scott Hume on May 25, 2017

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. wrote that “maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists,” and so it has been with the coming-of-age fast-casual restaurant segment.

Leadership

Will Bill Ackman's presence hurt Chipotle's CEO search?

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2018

Some CEOs are turned off by activist investors and their short-term focus, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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