Chipotle Mexican Grill will pay a $25 million criminal fine to resolve allegations by federal prosecutors that its food sickened more than 1,100 people across the U.S. from 2015 to 2018, reported Bloomberg (April 21).
read moreConsumers in the Seattle area took the lead for money spent on food away from home among America's metropolitan areas, reported the National Restaurant Association.
read moreCompanies will pay billions of dollars this year to online personalities, known as influencers, to publicize their products on social media, reported The Wall Street...
read moreAs avocado prices are rising in the U.S., Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking for new sources of supply, reported Bloomberg (July 24).
read moreIt seems like Chipotle might have finally recovered from its E. coli scandal for the first time since 2015.
read moreChipotle just cannot catch a break. After reports this week that diners were falling ill from eating at a Chipotle location in Sterling, VA, the chain was forced to shut down the location and investigate into the cause of the outbreak.
read moreIt's been quite a year for Chipotle Mexican Grill. As previously reported in the Food Institute Blog, Chipotle Mexican Grill has been on the offensive to woo back customers following disasterous foodborne-illness outbreaks in 2015. From free burritos to improved food safety to loyalty programs, the company has...
read moreIt seems like we can't go a week without talking about the state of Chipotle's business. That may be because even though the chain's E. coli outbreak was officially declared over by the FDA just about six months ago, it is still dealing with the repercussions. Many customers are still not completely ready to return to the chain, and some may have decided to turn to one of the many other Mexican fast casual chains that are popping up instead.
read moreThe Harris Poll released The Harris Poll 2016 EquiTrend Study on June 9, its listing of the top restaurant brands for 2016. While some winners are customary favorites, there were a few surprises in this year's listing. Without further ado, let's dig into the winners and...
read moreThese days, it seems we can't go a week (or sometimes, even a day) without an update on two of the nation's most important restaurant chains. Yes, I'm talking about Chipotle Mexican Grill and McDonald's. Both companies are in the midst of turn-around strategies. For McDonald's the company is trying to reinvent itself as a "modern, progressive burger chain." Chipotle, meanwhile, is...
read moreJust two days ago I called Chipotle's 2015 "tumultuous." I think it's fair to say that 2016 has also seen a whirlwind of news activity regarding the popular Mexican quick-service chain, with information leaking about food-safety changes, co-CEO pay, outstanding burrito coupons and...
read moreWhat a wild ride the last twelve months have been for Chipotle. From GMO-free to E. coli-laced with a touch of norovirus in between, much has been written about Chipotle Mexican Grill's wild year. Once the darling of Millennials and Baby Boomers alike, the norovirus and E. coli outbreaks have changed the national perception of the chain. As it picks up the pieces, will it be able to return to its former glory?
read moreChipotle Mexican Grill is facing a supply chain nightmare in the wake of a recent E. coli outbreak in Washington state and Oregon. The company's woes began as initial reports on Oct. 31 counted 22 illnesses connected to the chain. The company closed nearly 43 Chipotle sites in both states to help stop the spread of the outbreak. Not long after, a...
read moreChipotle Mexican Grill registered 8.5 million members on its loyalty program in less than a year, reported CNBC (Feb. 4).
read moreAlthough fast food restaurants can play an instrumental role in pushing meat producers to use antibiotics responsibly, the industry continues to contribute to the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, according to the annual Chain Reaction V report by industry advocacy groups.
read moreAs the economic expansion continues, customers are willing to pay more, encouraging restaurants and food makers to raise prices.
read moreWith quit rates among food workers at record highs, employers are looking for new ways to attract and retain employees.
read moreThe trials and tribulations of Chipotle Mexican Grill is not a new topic for The Food Institute Blog. Both Jennette and I have opined in the past regarding the slew of food safety scares and other issues the former fast-casual darling has faced. We've also taken a look at some of the turnaround efforts by the company, including loyalty programs, coupons, advertising campaigns and even a new menu item.
read moreThere's some more bad news for Chipotle Mexican Grill: the company plans to close all 15 of its ShopHouse restaurants, ending its attempt to expand into Asian fusion. The company previously explored other options for the spinoff chain, but ultimately decided to sell it, reported Modesto Bee (March 9).
read moreOver the past few years, the fast-casual restaurant industry has enjoyed a surprising ride of profits, popularity and prestige. And now, the results are in: Technomic's annual Top 250 Fast-Casual Chain Restaurant Report was released, and it's time to dig into the results to get a better view of what happened in the fast-casual dining segment in 2015. But how will the industry fare in 2016?
read moreOverall, the foodservice industry seems to be doing pretty well. It is adapting to modern consumer tastes with fresher ingredients, more technology integration, and higher-end dishes and restaurant concepts. Quick service restaurants in particular are really hitting their stride, with many finally striking the right balance between value and service.
read moreWhen consumers are pleased, they may tell a few people about their experience with a store. When they are dissatisfied, you can count on that number increasing exponentially. In the case of food-borne illness, you can expect the stories to continue ad infinitum. And in the case of Chipotle Mexican Grill, you can expect social networks to salivate and dissect any news that comes from one of Millennials' favorite chains. This perfect storm has allowed the specter of its food safety scare in
This morning, the news broke that Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. was seeking a trademark for the name "Better Burger," and the internet reacted in the way we've come to expect when it comes to the beloved chain. Bloomberg broke the news, noting that that the...
read more"Tumultous" is the first word that comes to mind when thinking of Chipotle's performance in 2015. The company's much-lauded move to a menu free of all GMO ingredients was quickly followed up by norovirus and e. coli outbreaks at locations around the country, spurring commentary that their all-natural menu was no...
read moreIn 2015, a number of major companies in the food industry were forced to deal with the backlash surrounding a foodborne illness tied to their products. Chipotle Mexican Grill was the focus of scrutiny following an e. coli outbreak surrounding its West Coast stores and a norovirus outbreak linked to a Boston location.
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