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11 Moments That Mattered for the Restaurant Industry in 2018

5 years ago

From mergers to leadership changes to loss, 2018 was filled with news that kept us on our toes. Here are the stories that had the biggest impact.

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Chipotle’s ‘For Real’ Marketing Campaign Needs to Grab Attention

5 years ago

Chipotle has to ensure that its "For Real" marketing campaign hits hard, and edible holiday windows are one way to get there.

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5 Big Takeaways From Restaurant Earnings Season

5 years ago

Brands are being pulled in all directions but there are consistent messages coming out of earnings season, both in terms of shortcomings and triumphs.

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Chipotle Needs to Get More Customers Into Its Restaurants

5 years ago

While Chipotle has stopped losing guests because of scares, it needs to add new ones to replace those that have not come back or who have yet to try it.

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Chipotle CEO Looks to Ads and Digital Sales to ‘Cultivate a Better Future’

5 years ago

Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol outlined his turnaround plan in June, but still cautions it's "early days" for just about everything, from menu changes to price changes to a new customer loyalty program.

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Restaurants Are Facing an ‘Evolve or Die’ Reality

6 years ago

To survive, be smart (don't panic) about tech, and keep your eyes on what actually makes money.

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Chipotle’s Head of Food Safety Is Stepping Down

6 years ago

We don't envy the next person Chipotle finds to fill that role.

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Restaurants Are Battling it Out in a ‘War for Talent’

6 years ago

The winners will be the ones who are willing to invest in paying competitively, building a safe work environment, and making sure leadership structures are in place with a clear path for employee growth.

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Chipotle Forges Ahead With Its Comeback Plan

6 years ago

Later operating hours, cheap tacos, more bacon. CEO Brian Niccol is taking what worked at Taco Bell and plugging it into Chipotle's playbook.

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Smaller Restaurants Miss on Growth Numbers This Earnings Season

6 years ago

Restaurant company stock performance may not be indicative of consumer sentiment, but it does indicate potential business troubles that could cause rocky days ahead for even beloved brands.

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Chipotle Temporarily Closes Ohio Location After Reports of Illness

6 years ago

When is a small report of illness at a local restaurant national headline news? When the restaurant is Chipotle and new company leadership is doing everything in its power to climb out from under years of illness-related headlines.

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Chipotle’s Focus on In-Store Employees Pays Off in Guest Satisfaction

6 years ago

Chipotle's digital initiatives get a lot of play for their potential impact during the much-needed turnaround for the brand, but turns out real satisfaction comes from properly trained, hospitable in-store employees.