QSR Magazine: Chipotle Names Taco Bell's Brian Niccol CEO
Chipotle has named Taco Bell's Brian Niccol as its new CEO, following the departure of founder Steve Ells, who will take on a new role as chairman.
· 1851 Franchise· February 14, 2018
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Chipotle is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 581 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.
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Fast Casual: Chipotle’s CFO Reports $40-$50 Million in Savings in 2018 From Lower Income Tax Rate
Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung has made some positive announcements regarding the brand’s financials this year and from the last quarter.
· 1851 Franchise· February 7, 2018
Fast Casual: Chipotle offering free delivery for Super Bowl weekend
Chipotle will offer free delivery for Super Bowl weekend through a partnership with Postmates.
· 1851 Franchise· January 31, 2018
QSR Magazine: Domino’s CEO Leaving, but Not for Chipotle
The announcement to depart Domino’s in June created a wheel of rumors for CEO J.
· 1851 Franchise· January 11, 2018
Blame It on the…: 10 Quick Service and Fast Casual Restaurants You Didn’t Know Sell Alcohol
Quick service and fast casual restaurants are now selling alcohol to increase revenue and attract a different crowd.
· 1851 Franchise· December 21, 2017
Cool and Disruptive!: Using Technology to Improve the Human Experience
Technology continues to disrupt the norm and improve the human experience, but it's also important to consider the people and their experiences.
· Franchising.com· December 21, 2017
Good News! – December 2017
Franchising is experiencing a remarkable growth phase, with a remarkable growth phase in unit count and system-wide revenue, as well as the number of new and emerging brands.
· Franchising.com· December 17, 2017
How a Former Foodservice Franchisee Found a New Niche with Lawn Doctor
Since Brent Harl joined Lawn Doctor, he’s grown his business from a single territory in Denver to a small empire in the state of Colorado.
· 1851 Franchise· December 8, 2017
Fast Casual: Chipotle’s Steve Ells Stepping Away from CEO Role
Chipotle’s Steve Ells steps down as CEO, becoming executive chairman, as the company searches for a new CEO with turnaround expertise.
· 1851 Franchise· November 29, 2017
QSR Magazine: Chipotle Denies Link to ‘Supergirl’ Actor’s Illness
Actor Jeremy Jordan from “Supergirl” made claims last week that Chipotle immediately denied.
· 1851 Franchise· November 13, 2017
Fast Casual: Chipotle upgrades mobile app
Chipotle fans can now download an app designed to streamline their experience with the brand.
· 1851 Franchise· November 7, 2017
Fast Casual: Halloween scaring up food freebies across the nation
Many brands offer freebies and discounts on Halloween, including Chipotle, Cici's Pizza, and Krispy Kreme.
· 1851 Franchise· October 31, 2017
1851 Unhappy Franchisees: Six Reasons Why Restaurants Fail
1851 discusses six reasons why restaurants fail, including poor location selection, inadequate marketing, and insufficient financial planning.
· 1851 Franchise· October 16, 2017
Be Human: Reputation Management in a Digital World
Chipotle was soaring along, the envy of many for its rapid growth, committed fan base, and growing reputation as the next big thing.
· Franchising.com· October 14, 2017
Adweek: Chipotle’s Instagram Story Featuring 100 Pictures of Queso Generated a 70% Completion Rate
Chipotle has revamped their Instagram account this week archiving all content but its new campaign.
· 1851 Franchise· September 29, 2017
Hiring Yoga: Flexibility is a Big Draw for Top Hourly Employees
The article discusses the importance of flexibility in the hourly workforce, citing a 30% year-over-year growth in job postings at Snagajob.
· Franchising.com· September 28, 2017
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There’s a new app called FoodFaves that’s taking Tinder’s methods and applying it to the food industry to help users find nearby restaurants.
· 1851 Franchise· September 22, 2017
Fast-Casual Concept Firenza Pizza Takes Aim at Growing Sector
Firenza Pizza, a fast-casual concept, takes aim at the growing sector with its unique offerings and focus on customer service.
· 1851 Franchise· September 22, 2017
QSR Magazine: Chipotle Cutting Chorizo From the Menu
Chipotle cuts chorizo from its menu, citing efficiency and focus on a few key items.
· 1851 Franchise· September 19, 2017
Fast Casual: Queso oozes onto Chipotle menus nationwide
Chipotle is launching its queso nationwide on September 12th, after testing the product at select locations and creating a recipe that does not contain artificial flavors.
· 1851 Franchise· September 6, 2017
Fast Casual: Tacos on the go: Chipotle to add mobile ordering to new app
Chipotle introduces a new app featuring mobile ordering and customization options.
· 1851 Franchise· August 25, 2017
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Chipotle releases new app with mobile ordering to enhance customer experience and stay competitive.
· 1851 Franchise· August 25, 2017
QSR: Chipotle Plans to Test a Drive Thru in Ohio
Chipotle plans to test a drive-thru in Ohio as part of its efforts to enhance the customer experience and become an on-the-go brand.
· 1851 Franchise· July 28, 2017
Nation's Restaurant News: Chipotle using music to push its ingredients
Chipotle is using music to promote its ingredients and win back customers after a recent food crisis.
· 1851 Franchise· July 25, 2017