Did the consumer kill Salad and Go?
Salad and Go closes 70 locations despite positive consumer sentiment.
· Restaurant Business· August 6, 2026
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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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Qdoba pulls jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads
- Fast Casual - Food Safety - News Qdoba pulls jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads The fast-casual chain follows Chipotle in removing the ingredient as infections expand to mu
· Nation's Restaurant News· August 6, 2026
Chipotle pulls some jalapeños over Salmonella concerns
Chipotle has removed some jalapeños from specific stores following a Salmonella outbreak in Minnesota, which the brand said impacted multiple foodservice operators, according to a Tuesday press release.
· Restaurant Dive· August 5, 2026
Starbucks and Chipotle shine while Wingstop flails and Jersey Mike’s goes public
- Finance Starbucks and Chipotle shine while Wingstop flails and Jersey Mike’s goes public Plus, Panera Bread’s HQ move and DoorDash’s drone delivery. .jpg?width=100&auto=webp&qual
· Nation's Restaurant News· August 4, 2026
Domino's is paying customers to try its new app and website
- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - Loyalty - Technology - News Domino's is paying customers to try its new app and website The fast-food pizza chain is giving customers $5 co
· Nation's Restaurant News· August 3, 2026
Chipotle, Taco Bell, Jersey Mike’s
Chipotle and Taco Bell posted strong same-store sales growth in the second quarter, driven by higher transaction counts and successful new product launches like honey chicken.
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 31, 2026
Jersey Mike's ends first day of trading with stock down nearly 6%
Jersey Mike's stock down nearly 6% on first trading day
· Restaurant Business· July 30, 2026
Chipotle registers strongest same-store sales growth since late 2024
The fast-casual giant reported high same-store sales growth fueled by menu innovation and increased transaction counts, despite ongoing labor and food inflation.
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 29, 2026
Club Wingstop shows promise, but loyalty fatigue looms in a crowded restaurant space
Wingstop launches Club Wingstop loyalty program with 22% higher enrollments.
· Restaurant Business· July 29, 2026
In Jersey Mike's, a potentially historic restaurant industry IPO
Jersey Mike’s appears set to go public this week, and every indication suggests the fast-casual sandwich chain will have one of the biggest IPOs in industry history by just about every measure.
· Restaurant Business· July 29, 2026
Chipotle CEO: Never grow faster than your people capabilities allow
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright aims for 7,000 units in North America.
· Restaurant Business· July 28, 2026
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright’s advice for emerging restaurant operators
Chipotle’s new CEO discusses leadership lessons from industry veterans at Inspire Brands and the importance of operational flexibility for growing restaurant chains.
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 28, 2026
The Founder of Chipotle Says Customers Have ‘Slop Bowl’ Fatigue — Here’s What He Says Is the Next Big Thing
Chipotle founder Steve Ells is launching Counter Service, a high-tech sandwich concept with expansion plans for North Carolina and Texas.
· Entrepreneur Franchise· July 28, 2026
Chipotle extends free-chips-and-guac offer to two days
Chipotle is doubling its National Avocado Day promotion to two days to drive app engagement and address consumer concerns regarding value and affordability.
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 27, 2026
Chipotle is Gaining Some of its Value Mojo Back
Chipotle gains value with 70% of brands ranking modestly above average
· QSR Magazine· July 21, 2026
How Restaurants Can Win in the Age of GLP-1s
GLP-1 users to reach seven million in the U.K. by 2027
· QSR Magazine· July 21, 2026
Taco Bell traffic hit hard following cyclospora outbreak, but few chains have been spared
Taco Bell traffic drops after cyclospora outbreak affects 4 states
· Restaurant Business· July 21, 2026
Taco Bell, QSR and fast casual traffic plunges after Cyclospora lettuce recall
Traffic at Taco Bell and fast casual chains with salad-heavy menus took a significant hit due to the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to bagged lettuce.
· Restaurant Dive· July 21, 2026
Steve Ells’ sandwich concept Counter Service prepares to shift growth outside New York City
- Fast Casual - Sandwich Trends - Executives - News Steve Ells’ sandwich concept Counter Service prepares to shift growth outside New York City Ells and the fast-casual chain’s CEO
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 21, 2026
The restaurant M&A ‘gold rush’ is over, investors demand proof over promises
Restaurant investors demand proof over promises with valuations at 5 to 10x EBITDA
· Restaurant Business· July 20, 2026
From gold rush to reality check: The new restaurant M&A playbook
- Finance - Mergers & Acquisitions - News From gold rush to reality check: The new restaurant M&A playbook Harrington Park Advisors' Ashish Seth outlines what drives valuations tod
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 20, 2026
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge, and a new marketing blitz
- Quick Service - Finance Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge, and a new marketing blitz Plus, Chipotle’s first location in Mexico .j
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 20, 2026
Chipotle, Wonder, and climbing restaurant operating expenses
- Fast Casual - Marketing & Branding - Finance Restaurant Daily Chipotle, Wonder, and climbing restaurant operating expenses Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podca
· Nation's Restaurant News· July 17, 2026
Pollo Campero Names Karla Patino Vice President of Us Marketing and Sales
Pollo Campero appoints Karla Patino as vice president of US marketing and sales.
· Franchising.com· July 17, 2026