EXPLAINED: Scott boatwright - The Real Truth

Here’s how many years of daycare the top five fast-food CEO salaries could pay for

Fast-food restaurants employ a higher proportion of young workers, single parents, women and people of color

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Chipotle is testing five new strategies hoping it can win back some customers

Chipotle says softer demand, especially from younger and lower-income diners, has been a major factor in the sales slowdown

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Burrito bowls from the heavens! Chipotle is looking to expand its drone delivery program to more cities

The drones are designed to operate in various weather conditions, including rain, heat and cold

The Independent UK · May 5

Chipotle is losing customers again as GLP-1 drugs reshape fast food

‘I think having a taco at $3.50 and a protein cup around $3.80 across the country is really an approachable price point,’ the company’s CEO said

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Why Consumers Are Abandoning Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava

While consumers confront the affordability crisis, fast-casual chains are paying the price as customers seek out budget-friendly options.

MarketBeat · Dec 10, 2025

$12 Burrito Out of Reach — Chipotle CEO Says Fewer Young Americans Dining Out Amid Student Loan Burden, Unemployment

Retail and restaurant chains are starting to feel the impact of persistent inflation, especially as lower-income customers cut back on spending.

Benzinga · Nov 20, 2025

McDonald’s and Cava earnings have one thing in common: The K-shaped economy has a vise grip on the lunchtime crowd

The restaurant chain CEOs noted that while young, lower-income consumers are pulling back, high-income earners are still hungry to spend.

Fortune · Nov 5, 2025

Chipotle demand is cratering as Gen Z struggle to make ends meet

Many younger customers now say they’ll only indulge if they have a coupon

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Chipotle CEO sounds alarm on the American economy: Gen Z and millennials are too burdened by unemployment and student loans to eat out

“We’re not losing them to the competition. We’re losing them to grocery and food at home,” Scott Boatwright said.

Fortune · Oct 30, 2025

Chipotle CEO says there's 'no smoking gun' for burrito sales dip—but he wants customers to give the chain for more 'credit' for affordable prices

“We've got to figure out a way we can communicate value for the consumer,” Scott Boatwright told investors on Wednesday.

Fortune · Jul 24, 2025