Tag: Chipotle’s

11 APR

This fast-casual Mexican chain is cashing in on Chipotle’s struggles — and it already triumphed in one key battle (CMG)

Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Moe’s Southwest Grill is cashing in on Chipotle’s struggles.  Chipotle’s wobbly queso launch “couldn’t have been better for us,” the fast-casual Mexican chain’s president told Business Insider.  Moe’s is further trying to distinguish itself from the competition by beefing up its taco offerings and its to-go business.  As Chipotle struggles to recover […]

09 MAR

Chipotle’s new CEO can do these 3 simple things to help boost the flagging brand (CMG)

Hollis Johnson Chipotle Mexican Grill recently tapped former Taco Bell chief Brian Niccol as their new CEO in an effort to revive the flagging fast-casual brand. There are three relatively simple tweaks Niccol can try to bring customers back to the chain: Lower guacamole prices, introduce more limited-time offers, and improve the chain’s beverage menu. […]

29 NOV

Chipotle’s founder plans to step down as the struggling chain begins the hunt for a new CEO ($CMG)

Hollis Johnson Chipotle’s founder announced plans to step down after 24 years.  The chain has begun the hunt for a CEO who can “address the challenges facing the company” and build customer trust.  Chipotle has struggled to win back customers after a 2015 E. coli outbreak.   Chipotle announced on Wednesday morning that its chief […]