Why Franchise Brands Are Starting to Pay Attention to TikTok
TikTok gains popularity with franchise brands like Chipotle and Little Caesars.
· 1851 Franchise· June 5, 2020
Company
Chipotle — page 16
Chipotle is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 582 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chipotle Rewards drives a record share of loyalty sales [[2026-11-02 Chipotle Rewards drives a record share of loyalty sales (7e671d)]]. * Chipotle is rolling out new menu items to drive fourth-quarter traffic, including seasonal menu innovations and celebrity collaborations [[2026-10-30 Menu Tracker New items from Chipotle, McDonald’s, and Sonic (ef05ad)]]. * The company's marketing efforts, led by chief brand officer Fernando Machado, have lifted wallet share across income and age cohorts, but have also pressured margins in the third quarter [[2026-10-29 Chipotle’s BOGO barrage is paying off (ba27cf)]]. * Chipotle's third-quarter revenue increased 9.6 percent to $3.3 billion, with same-store sales rising 2.1 percent and transactions climbing 0.8 percent [[2026-10-29 Chipotle Looks to Brisket and Better Operations to Sustain Sales Growth (643085)]]. * The company expects fourth-quarter same-store sales growth of approximately 2 percent, driven by the return of Smoked Brisket and additional marketing [[2026-10-29 Chipotle Looks to Brisket and Better Operations to Sustain Sales Growth (643085)]]. * Chipotle has reached 1,500 Chipotlanes, a significant development milestone for the brand [[2026-10-13 How 4 restaurant brands hit big development milestones this fall (3f3b65)]]. * The company is implementing various growth strategies, including AI-enabled tools and catering programs, with digital sales hitting $1.3 billion and accounting for 38.8% of total sales [[2026-10-29 From AI to catering 8 ways Chipotle is retooling for growth (4f1b39)]] Filed under Restaurants / Mexican.
- Scott Boatwright
- Brian Niccol
- Chris Brandt
- Curt Garner
- Stephanie Perdue
- Fernando Machado
- Adam Rymer
- Nate Lawton
Chipotle Selects Eight Ventures Breaking Farming Barriers For Aluminaries Project 2.0
Chipotle selected eight ventures breaking farming barriers for its Aluminaries Project 2.0, which aims to empower farmers and make it easier to succeed in the agricultural industry.
· Franchising.com· May 20, 2020
QSR: Chipotle to Pay Largest Food Safety Fine on Record
Chipotle pays a $25 million fine for food safety violations resulting in customer illnesses between 2015 and 2018.
· 1851 Franchise· April 21, 2020
Buffalo Wings & Rings Rolls Out Family Packs for Takeout and Delivery
Buffalo Wings & Rings has announced the launch of its family packs to provide an easy lunch or dinner option for a family of four, available starting Wednesday, April 15th.
· Franchising.com· April 15, 2020
Franchise Daily Digest: April 3
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· April 3, 2020
In An Effort to Promote Social Distancing, Chipotle Partners with Zoom for Virtual Lunch-Time Hangouts Dubbed Chipotle Together
According to an article published on Fast Casual , as people all over the United States are practicing ‘social distancing’ in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus,…
· 1851 Franchise· March 17, 2020
The History and Vision of ‘Wichcraft: An Interview With Tom Colicchio
Tom Colicchio opens up about his sandwich shop 'Wichcraft and its franchising plans.
· 1851 Franchise· March 15, 2020
Will Pizza Hut’s Largest U.S. Franchisee Declare Bankruptcy?
NPC International, Pizza Hut's largest franchisee, is negotiating with lenders to manage nearly $1 billion in debt, citing high labor and product costs as challenges.
· 1851 Franchise· February 25, 2020
The Must-Have Technologies for Franchise Brands in 2020
Franchise brands need to adapt to the digital landscape, incorporating technologies such as apps, AI, and data analytics to stay competitive.
· 1851 Franchise· February 25, 2020
Vine vs. TikTok: Why One Died and The Other Is Thriving
There is no direct relevance to a franchise system, multi-location brand or operator, or franchising as an industry.
· 1851 Franchise· February 5, 2020
How A.I. Is Redefining the Franchise Industry
The franchise industry is incorporating AI to improve operations, customer experience, and efficiency.
· 1851 Franchise· February 5, 2020
KFC Is Bringing Colonel Sanders' Voice To Your Living Room
KFC Canada uses Amazon's voice technology to recreate the voice of Colonel Harland Sanders, offering a unique customer experience.
· 1851 Franchise· February 5, 2020
No One Monitors a Young Person’s Working Schedule Quite Like Their Parents — Just Ask Chipotle!
There is no direct relevance to a franchise system, multi-location brand or operator, or franchising as an industry.
· 1851 Franchise· January 31, 2020
More Than Money: 3 Ways to Retain the Modern Hourly Worker
The rise of the gig economy and recruitment platforms is changing the way businesses recruit and retain talent.
· Franchising.com· January 31, 2020
Chipotle Gives Reins To Biggest TikTok Creators To Disrupt Traditional Big Game Advertising At Every Timeout
Chipotle teams with TikTok's biggest creators for delivery ads during the Big Game, promoting Justin Bieber's "Yummy" song.
· Franchising.com· January 30, 2020
Chipotle Launches A New Accelerator For Ventures Empowering The Next Generation Of Farmers
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farm debt is projected to hit a record $416 billion, up almost 40% since 2012.
· Franchising.com· January 29, 2020
McDonald’s Introduces Career App to Help Employees Map Out Their Futures
McDonald’s introduced a new app called Archway to Careers to help employees map out their professional career paths.
· 1851 Franchise· January 24, 2020
Taco Bell
Taco Bell tests a $100,000 annual salary for restaurant managers at select locations.
· 1851 Franchise· January 22, 2020
Guzman y Gomez makes American debut
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· January 17, 2020
As We Head Into 2020, Technology Will Continue To Shape Consumers’ Interactions With Brands
Technology will continue to shape consumers’ interactions with brands, making it essential for brick-and-mortar retailers to get creative and implement technology to make consumers want to shop there.
· 1851 Franchise· January 2, 2020
In The Wake Of Its Digital Takeover, Chipotle Tests New Restaurant Design
Chipotle tests new restaurant design, expanding digital services and express windows to enhance the customer experience.
· 1851 Franchise· December 19, 2019
How To Successfully Market To The Tech-Savvy and Experience-Driven Gen Z Demographic by Understanding What They Want
Brands should understand Gen Z's shopping habits and preferences to effectively market to them.
· 1851 Franchise· December 18, 2019
Online Delivery Became a $10.2 Billion Industry, but Restaurants Still Lost
Delivery is more popular than ever, but one very crucial sector—the restaurants themselves—aren’t reaping many profits from this change in the way consumers eat.
· 1851 Franchise· December 16, 2019
How These Three Brands Are Killing the Mobile App UX Game
Several brands prioritize a best-in-class mobile app user experience to reel in younger customers and meet the demand for online ordering and loyalty programs.
· 1851 Franchise· December 2, 2019