Happy Halloween! For many of us, the most haunted night of the year is all about filling buckets full of candy — but there are some treats you won’t find going door to door. Across the country, restaurant chains are getting into the spirit of the spooky season by offering up food deals and freebies … Read more
Their restaurant review was given a thumbs way down. Influencers ripping restaurants has practically become a genre unto itself. However, one food critic wannabe divided her TikTok audience after skewering an acclaimed Greek seafood depot — with one naysayer telling her to “stick to Chipotle.” The online epicure, who goes by @so_rhidiculous on the platform, … Read more
New York is a paradise of quick bites, from world-class pizza slices to hot dogs with all the trimmings, but a really good plate of pasta is typically reserved for a nice night out at an Italian restaurant. However, with the cost of dining out higher than ever, big eaters in the Big Apple no … 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
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
Time to jump for joy: 2024 is a leap year, which means we get to add an extra day to the calendar during our shortest month of the year. In honor of the additional day on Thursday, Feb. 29, some companies are offering freebies or discounts to celebrate. Feb. 29 occurs only once every 1,461 … Read more
Ready, set, bite. The Chiefs and Niners aren’t even on the field yet, and already there’s so much winning this Super Bowl Sunday, as chain restaurants across the country kick off America’s biggest game day by offering a tempting array of delicious deals. And while there’s nothing quite like doing it yourself, you won’t be … Read more
Consumers in California should expect to pay big bucks for a Big Mac once the state’s minimum wage increase goes into effect this spring. As businesses consider passing costs on to consumers, Fat Brands chairman Andy Wiederhorn stated “someone’s got to pay” for the jump in wages. “The consumers who are voters must have known what they … Read more
Chipotle is playing fast and loose with its portions while prices rise and profits grow, customers say — now, some of them are fighting back. TikTok comedian Ryan Lynch is one of the most vocal advocates for greater accountability between the popular chain and its army of often younger fans. Lynch went viral earlier this year … Read more
These discounted treats are no trick. America’s favorite foodmakers are offering eaters some scary good deals just in time for spooky season — because it’s never a bad idea to indulge on naughty nosh for Halloween. Sink your teeth into these fang-tastic scacks before it’s too late: Chipotle The Mexican food chain is bringing back … Read more
Talk about a Mexican standoff. Fast food fans are hitting out at Chipotle, saying the franchise “doesn’t hit the way it used to.” TikTok users piled on the popular Tex-Mex chain after a customer complained about the company in a viral video posted to the app. “Can we talk about the downfall of Chipotle?” user … Read more
When 30-year-old Sean Gransee would shell out over $15 to order Sweetgreen delivery through its Outpost program – a subsidized corporate delivery service that charges just 94 cents for delivery – he often found himself reaching for a bag of chips after eating his crispy rice bowl. “It didn’t always fill me up,” Gransee, a software … Read more