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McDonald's is launching protein-focused menu items, including bowls and egg bites, to target consumers using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The company is also investing $8.5 billion in franchise modernization and AI automation through 2036.
Chipotle brings back Pollo Asado with a fresh adobo-infused recipe featuring garlic, Mexican spices, cilantro and a bright citrus finish, and adds a new Chili Lime Chips side inspired by a fan trend; rewards members get early access to the chips (Aug. 31) ahead of a full rollout (Sept. 4), with pairing ideas like a Pollo Asado bowl with rice, beans, salsa, guac and the chips for extra crunch.
A multistate Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has intensified after officials claimed it was under control, with CDC/FDA tallies showing about 6,358 illnesses across 15 states (278 hospitalizations, 2 deaths) and FDA estimates exceeding 10,000 sickened nationwide. The outbreak has crushed restaurant sales, with Salad and Go filing for Chapter 11, Sweetgreen cutting full-year guidance, and chains like Chopt and Chipotle facing sales pressure, while some non-iceberg-lettuce chains also feel fallout as consumer trust in the produce aisle remains fragile.
A Bozeman mother and her 16-year-old son sued Chipotle after a nationwide salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños; the son fell ill July 14 after dining at a Bozeman Chipotle on July 9 and was later diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, as health officials report more than 300 cases across 25 states linked to the outbreak and involving Mexican-style chains like Chipotle and Qdoba.
Colorado reports 110 Salmonella cases linked to jalapeño peppers used by Qdoba and Chipotle (six hospitalizations); nationwide, 345 cases across 27 states with 36 hospitalizations. The jalapeños, grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, are being recalled and the chains have stopped serving the peppers. The CDC says there is no ongoing risk to consumers, while the FDA investigates whether recalled peppers reached grocery stores.
A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states with 36 hospitalizations. Chipotle and Qdoba pulled affected jalapeños after earlier Minnesota-linked cases; the FDA is investigating whether peppers reached grocery stores and may announce recalls. Consumers should discard any affected peppers and seek medical care if symptoms develop. States affected include Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors (sourced in Mexico) sickened about 345 people in 27 states, with Minnesota and Colorado accounting for the most cases (110 each) and 36 hospitalizations; no deaths have been reported. Chipotle and Qdoba have removed jalapeños from menus, and Coast Citrus is issuing a recall as the FDA investigates potential linkages to other ingredients and whether jalapeños reached grocery stores. The CDC says there is no ongoing risk at the restaurants. A separate cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell is noted in the piece.
Chipotle said it removed jalapeños from all restaurants nationwide after the peppers were suspected as the vehicle in a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 110 people in Minnesota. The FDA is investigating multiple ingredients as possible sources, with 212 nationwide cases reported and Colorado linking 110 cases to the same outbreak. The jalapeños were distributed to food-service retailers across several states, and Chipotle has replaced them with peppers from different growers while cooperating with authorities.
Chipotle has proactively removed jalapeños from all U.S. restaurants after Minnesota health officials linked a single lot of peppers to a Salmonella Javiana outbreak that has sickened about 110 people in Minnesota, with 89% reporting Chipotle exposure. The FDA’s CORE database lists the outbreak as active with hundreds of related cases nationwide, though no recall has been issued and investigators say other restaurants may be affected.
Chipotle temporarily pulled Minnesota jalapeños tied to a potential salmonella outbreak, replacing them with peppers from other growers; shares fell about 10% as investors weigh safety concerns amid broader foodborne illness headlines (including cyclospora) that have weighed on sales, with Chipotle noting its traceability system helped identify the jalapeños and the company continuing to monitor suppliers.
Chipotle says it proactively removed jalapeños from some restaurants and replaced them with peppers from different growers after tracing ingredients in a Salmonella outbreak and cooperating with health authorities; the move followed reports of jalapeño removals in Minnesota and contributed to a roughly 7% drop in Chipotle’s shares. The Salmonella investigation is separate from a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce, which is under FDA scrutiny.
Chipotle reports Q2 revenue of $3.3B (up 9.3% YoY) and says brand tracking shows improved value perception across all income groups. CEO Scott Boatwright emphasizes value comes from more than discounts—convenience, execution, and menu innovation matter—and notes cheaper, high-protein items have been introduced (e.g., $3.50 Single Chicken Taco and $3.82 High-Protein Adobo Chicken Cup) as the chain works to address customer affordability.
Chipotle Mexican Grill topped Q2 expectations with 2.2% same-store sales, $3.35 billion in revenue, and adjusted earnings of $0.33 per share, driven by menu innovations (Honey Chicken, Cilantro Lime Sauce), marketing, a loyalty program and increased transactions. Catering and build-your-own orders now account for about 2–3% of sales, with a national rollout planned for 2027. The company lifted its full-year guidance to low-single-digit same-store sales growth and projected mid-2% price increases in Q3 due to beef and freight costs offset by lower avocado/dairy costs. Chipotle emphasized it is not involved in the cyclospora outbreak, noting its lettuces are California-sourced, and cited AI and catering expansions as growth catalysts alongside plans to open 350–370 new restaurants in 2026.
Chipotle reported Q2 2026 results with about $3.35B in revenue (up 9.3%), comparable restaurant sales up 2.2% (1.2% higher average check, 1.0% more transactions) and digital sales making up 38.3% of revenue. The company opened 100 company-owned restaurants (80 with Chipotlanes) and repurchased $630.7M in stock, and it raised its full-year guidance to low-single-digit comparable restaurant sales growth with 350–370 new restaurants (about 80% with Chipotlanes) and an estimated 24–26% underlying tax rate before discrete items.
Chipotle posted Q2 revenue of $3.35 billion and adjusted EPS of 33 cents (vs 32 cents expected), with net income of $403.5 million. Same-store sales rose 2.2% on a 1% increase in traffic and a 1.2% higher average check. The company raised its full-year same-store sales outlook to a low-single-digit gain for 2026, up from flat. Management cited menu innovation, Chipotle Rewards, stronger hospitality, and expanded group occasions as key growth drivers, and the company opened 100 new locations in the quarter. The stock rose about 6% in after-hours trading.