Gen Alpha starts working its way into operators’ decision making
When Chipotle this week announced a partnership with 16-year-old influencer Salish Matter, I knew we had turned a corner as an industry.
· Restaurant Business· August 21, 2026
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Chipotle, Mike’s Red Tacos, and 2016 nostalgia
- Fast Casual - Marketing & Branding - Executives Restaurant Daily Chipotle, Mike’s Red Tacos, and 2016 nostalgia Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast. [](http
· Nation's Restaurant News· August 20, 2026
Chipotle’s new collab highlights the growing influence of Gen Alpha
- Fast Casual - Marketing & Branding - News Chipotle’s new collab highlights the growing influence of Gen Alpha The fast-casual chain has teamed up with Salish Matter, who reaches
· Nation's Restaurant News· August 19, 2026
Chipotle Taps Gen Alpha Star for New Digital Menu Item
Chipotle partners with Gen Alpha star Salish Matter on new menu item.
· QSR Magazine· August 19, 2026
Chipotle broadens Gen Alpha marketing with Salish Matter collab
The 16-year-old YouTube star’s preferred order is becoming a limited-time Kid’s Meal and will be promoted through social content.
· Restaurant Dive· August 19, 2026