May 26, 2013

Chipotle

Fast casual brands attract customers with alcoholic beverage programs
Buying into Booze
May 2013

Does the future of fast casual lie in alcohol?
Food production systems like hydroponics help restaurants use more local goods.
Can Quick Serves Save the World?
May 2013

In the second of a two-part series on local sourcing, QSR examines how this process can change the face of limited service—and the food system as a whole.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit enjoyed the best growth among quick service restaurants.
A Quick-Serve Rebound?

Technomic report shows strong growth for some chains in 2012.
Illinois Chipotle Earns LEED Platinum
Highest LEED certification awarded to member of LEED for Retail pilot program.
Chipotle to Award Cash, Menu Spot to Contest Winner
Winner of "My Chipotle" ad submission campaign could have favorite meal combo added to menu.
Quick-Serve Chains Named Best Three D.C. Burritos
Washingtonian Magazine readers poll has California Tortilla on top.
Chipotle Expands Locally Grown Produce Program
The fast-casual will increase its existing program by 10 percent.
Chipotle: 60,000 Menu Items Strong
The Mexican quick-serve sets out to remind customers of their options.
Chipotle Sees Across-the-Board Increases in Q1 2009
"We are very pleased with our first quarter," says the restaurant's co-CEO.
Corner Bakery Named One of Health Magazine's Healthiest Quick-Serve Chains
The brand is No. 5 on the magazine's top 10 list.
Chipotle Rights Sluggish Creative
“Our marketing strategy has not kept pace with developments in our food,” says Steve Ells.
New CEO and Market for Chipotle
Monty Moran is Co-CEO. First European store to open in fourth quarter 2009.
Chipotle Clears the Air about Cereplast
The chain denies earlier claims of systemwide roll out.
Chipotle Enhances Online Ordering Program
The company added a secure credit card payment capability that can save customers’ information.
Chipotle Falls Victim to Economy
The company posted its first profit fall since going public and warns of menu price increases.
Chipotle Seeks LEED Certification
An on-site wind turbine will provide 10 percent of the power at Chipotle's Gurnee, Illinois, restaurant.
Chipotle Feeling Tight Economy
The company announced slowing sales expectations for its third quarter, which officially ends September 30.
Best Customer Service Winners Announced
Corporate Research International lists Chipotle, Subway, and Sonic as having high brand image and customer perception.
Steve Ells Named to The Land Institute BOD
The Land Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to addressing sustainable agriculture issues.
Chipotle Serves Naturally Raised Beef in Minnesota
All of Chipotle’s naturally raised beef, pork, and chicken comes from animals that are humanely raised, never given antibiotics or added hormones, and fed a pure vegetarian diet.
Chipotle Commits to Serving More Than 50 Million Pounds of Naturally Raised Meat in 2008
Chipotle will increase servings of naturally raised meat by 40 percent over last year.
Chipotle Eliminates Hormones from Menu
Chipotle is the first national restaurant chain to eliminate rBGH entirely from items on its menu.
Chipotle Adds to Board of Directors
Neil Flanzraich will serve on the board as the company concentrates on its Food With Integrity initiative.