Qdoba strips jalapeños from menus as salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 6
Qdoba follows Chipotle’s lead and removes jalapeños from the menu as salmonella outbreak expands to 27 states Most of the salmonella cases linked to jalapeños are in Colorado and Minnesota The Independent UK · Aug 6
CDC Links 345 Salmonella Cases in 27 States to Recalled Jalapeños from Mexico CDC ties 345 Salmonella cases in 27 states to recalled Mexican jalapeños. See affected states, restaurant links, symptoms, and what to check. Medical Daily · Aug 6
Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs & Mexican jalapeños: Over 400 fall sick across US; here's what CDC & FDA say and who is most at risk A Salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people across twenty-seven states in the United States. This widespread contamination has been linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico. Thirty-six individuals have required hospitalization due to the bacterial infection, while no fatalities have occurred. Food safety agencies are actively investigating the source and… The Economic Times · Aug 6
Chipotle removes jalapeños from restaurants amid salmonella outbreak investigation The chain maintained that the ‘health and safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority’ The Independent UK · Aug 4
Starbucks CEO Earns 1,794 Times More Than the Average Worker: Here's Why He's Paid $31M Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's $31 million pay package in 2025 has reignited debates on executive compensation, as the company shows signs of recovery under his leadership amidst union disputes and competition. International Business Times UK · Aug 4
What makes a CEO worth $31 million a year? You’ll have to ask Starbucks IN FOCUS : Starbucks has paid its CEO more than $120 million since he joined in late 2024. What makes him worth it? JR Duren reports The Independent UK · Aug 3
Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Rallies as Q2 Results Top Fears, Guidance Rises Chipotle Mexican Grill raised guidance after Q2 comp-sales growth accelerated, and analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating with over 25% upside as shares rallied on the results. MarketBeat · Jul 31
Meta Platforms, Qualcomm, Robinhood, Microsoft and Chipotle: Why These 5 Stock Are on Investors' Radars Today Major U.S. indices ended the session lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 2.19% to 51,594.14, the S&P 500 declining 1.52% to 7,316.15 and the Nasdaq shedding 1.74% to 24,442.94 Benzinga · Jul 30
Starbucks CEO earns close to 1,800 times more than store employees — and most big chain bosses do too Brian Niccol received a $96 million package for his first four months at Starbucks in 2024, sparking widespread social media backlash The Independent UK · Jul 29
California man waits in line for Chipotle meal. Then he looks at what was allegedly being scooped into his bowl and choose to walk out He says he was joined by other customers in the restaurant at the time. We Got This Covered · Jul 28
Woman settles in for Chipotle meal. She takes first bite expecting rice – but it turns out to be a diamond Not the way a girl likes getting a diamond. We Got This Covered · Jul 28
California woman wants Chipotle manager demoted, claims she won’t go there if she sees her: ‘Have you informed the police already?’ The sense of entitlement is strong with this one. We Got This Covered · Jul 24
The Economic Times · Jul 21 Lettuce-linked parasite outbreak in the US hits Taco Bell where it hurts the most Taco Bell customer traffic plunged after a parasite outbreak in the US linked to shredded iceberg lettuce triggered thousands of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan. Yum Brands shares have fallen sharply, while restaurant chains including Chipotle, Panera, Chopt and Sweetgreen also saw weaker customer visits as the food safety scare spread…
We Got This Covered · Jul 20 Woman orders Chipotle’s 4-ounce protein cup. Then she weighs it: ‘Omg this is wild’ The Chipotle protein cup weight debate continues.
The Independent UK · Jul 17 From Taco Bell to Chipotle: Notable foodborne illness outbreaks at US restaurant chains A widespread cyclospora outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations across five states, has prompted federal health officials to identify a single supplier as the source of the contamination
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Fast food chain launches salad-free happy hour for customers avoiding explosive diarrhea parasite Thousands of people are sick across more than two dozen states
Fortune · Jul 15 Chipotle Is trying to take over Mexico through its softest border town Dominos was “an affront to Italian culture, bastardizing pizza beyond belief,” Jeffrey Pilcher told Fortune about Domino’s, but not Chipotle in Mexico. “I don't think that's quite the same thing.”
We Got This Covered · Jul 15 Chipotle begins expansion into Mexico, Mexicans skeptical: ‘How ridiculous when gringos try to sell fake Mexican food to Mexicans’ "Chipotle in Mexico is like Olive Garden in Italy."
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 Derision at US chain Chipotle’s plan to sell its Mexican food in Mexico One social media user described the opening of its first outlet in Monterrey as ‘like the dog teaching a duck to fly’
We Got This Covered · Jul 13 Minnesota man watched a customer order a single steak taco at Chipotle, then turn it into a full bowl for $5. But the staff weren’t having it The manager then got involved
Fortune · Jul 13 Chipotle's COO takes employees to dinner every week to spot his next leaders—here are the 4 traits he's seeking Jason Kidd, COO of the $46 billion fast-casual chain, is looking to promote talent with four key traits—team players who “own the outcome” have the best shot.
We Got This Covered · Jul 8 Chicago woman paid for her Chipotle order and got there 1 minute late. Then they locked the door: ‘Purposely not looking at me’ She did NOT get the response she was looking for.
Barchart · Jul 7 Chipotle Mexican Grill's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know Chipotle is gearing up to release its fiscal Q2 earnings later this month, while analysts project a modest EPS decline.