Not sure what to get a foodie for Christmas? Take a stab at this present. Forget the gift card or the limited edition “Boorito” costume — one person has revealed the one thing from Chipotle that has been hailed as the “gift that keeps giving.” Katherine Marie proudly boasted her Christmas present of 1,500 plastic forks … Read more
Fans of a favorite fast food chain are bitter over the restaurant’s price hikes. Chipotle frequenters are now vowing to swear off the fast-casual Mexican grill after the company announced a price increase of approximately 2% on its menu offerings nationwide to “offset inflation.” But the eatery’s regulars are not pleased by the soaring costs … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill said Wednesday it has raised menu prices by about 2%, as the burrito chain counters higher input costs in the midst of a choppy demand environment for restaurants in the US. Shares jumped 5% to $63.99. The stock is up 42% this year. Key ingredients such as dairy, beef and avocado have been costlier … Read more
Is your favorite retailer failing you? A new report by Toxic-Free Future, a nonprofit consumer product safety organization, revealed that most retailers in the United States and Canada are falling short when it comes to ensuring that the products they sell are made with the safest chemicals and materials on the market. So how did … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill was sued on Monday by shareholders for concealing how many of its restaurants were skimping on portions, forcing the chain to spend more on ingredients and hurting its stock price. In a proposed class action filed in Santa Ana, Calif., federal court, shareholders said Chipotle failed to disclose growing unhappiness among customers with inconsistent portion sizes … Read more
Chipotle said that it has been consistently offering “generous portions” in an effort to satisfy the customers who complained on social media that they were getting skimped on the size of their servings. Interim CEO Scott Boatwright told analysts on Tuesday that proof is on the company’s social media platforms, where he said people are “posting big … Read more
Chipotle moved an automated bowl-and-salad maker and an avocado-processing robot out of its test kitchen and into a couple of locations in California. The chain announced the deployment on Monday and said feedback will determine whether it makes a broader rollout of the technology. Both locations are in California, where all fast food chains must pay $20 an hour … Read more
Chipotle boys, rejoice! Chipotle announced that its beloved Smoked Brisket is returning to the menu for a limited time after a three-year hiatus. The menu item was first offered in 2021 and was an instant hit, and fans have been anxiously waiting for its come back ever since. Chipotle is bringinng back Smoked Brisket for … Read more
There’s nothing spookier than a boo-rito, and now you can dress like one. Chipotle fans can now dress up as their favorite part of the fast-casual chain for Halloween with its first-ever costume collection. On September 6, Chipotle and Spirit Halloween will be dropping meme-inspired costumes featuring a Chipotle napkin, fork, water cup, burrito and … Read more
New Yorkers who remember Starbucks in the 1990s — along with anybody who has seen the 1999 film “You’ve Got Mail,” which features one of the Seattle-based coffee giant’s earlier, comparatively lavish Manhattan stores — know that the days of the caffeine pusher as an upscale retreat from the stress of city life are long over. Now, … Read more
They’re nosh-stalgic classics. For every new item that fast-food chains add to their menu, it seems that they put one nostalgic fan favorite out to pasture. Just this week, Taco Bell announced that certain outlets might be discontinuing the Crunchwrap and other beloved breakfast burritos. In honor of these retired repastes, online casino Spin Genie … Read more
Dinner at the drive-thru — it’s as American as fried apple pie. McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A and other popular fast food joints like Taco Bell and Wendy’s are a purely part of life for a nation of on-the-go eaters — no matter how fervently some like to pretend otherwise. And some experts say it’s totally fine to give … Read more
He’s spilling the beans. Chipotle is taking all kinds of heat these days, but judging by the size of the complaining chorus, the biggest beef customers appear to have with the trendy fast casual is shrinking portions — all while prices rise higher than ever. Now, a New York City-based Wells Fargo analyst has actually studied … Read more
Talk about a generous tip. The charming story of an UberEats driver delivering food on the side for a year and a half — to give his soon-to-be-bride her dream wedding — has opened hearts and wallets around the world. Paul Slobodzian achieved instant social media fame after dropping off a Chipotle order to customer Erica … Read more
“Chipotle boys” are everywhere — but who are they? If you walk into a Chipotle during the lunch rush, you’ll likely see a plethora of men waiting in line to order their to-go bowl while tapping away at their phones, dressed in their business casual workwear with AirPods in their ears. The official Chipotle account … Read more
Remember when we waited in labyrinthine lines at Chipotle for bowls of chicken and rice and beans? Back when the Denver, Colo.-born chain first made its presence felt in New York and other cities unaccustomed to this type of fast-casual eating, the personalized touch, the value for money —burritos the size of basketballs, bowls that … Read more
Customers have fillings over Chipotle’s portion sizes. People on TikTok have been criticizing Chipotle for cutting back on food servings — but the company denies any change. Laurie Schalow, chief corporate affairs and food safety officer at Chipotle, told People that “there have been no changes in [the company’s] portion sizes.” Discourse over Chipotle’s portion … Read more
Cinco de Mayo — or May 5 — is a time to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage in the United States. The holiday commemorates when the Mexican army defeated France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862. There’s no better way to celebrate than with food and drinks — … Read more
These deals are un-burrito-ble. National Burrito Day is today, Thursday, April 4 — and fast food restaurants are celebrating with offers for their customers. The foodie holiday is a highlight of what’s known among the faithful as “burrito season,” which reportedly lasts from March through May and is the busiest time of the year for … Read more
Nice work, if you can get it. Employees at one of Manhattan’s hottest new takeout spots have it pretty good — they’re pulling down $25 an hour to start, plus they get sick leave, paid vacations and soon, stock options. But if you stop by Kernel, a vegan restaurant now open on Park Ave. So. and … Read more