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2026
Starbucks reportedly working with advisers on takeover proposal for Chipotle
The Financial Times reported on Oct. 8, 2026, that Starbucks has been working with advisers in recent months on a takeover proposal for Chipotle Mexican Grill; the deal is unconfirmed and it is unclear whether Starbucks will pursue it. The report sent Chipotle stock up about 6% on Thursday while Starbucks shares fell slightly. A Starbucks spokesperson said the company does not comment on rumors and speculation, and Chipotle did not immediately respond to a request for comment; analysts viewed the odds of a completed deal as relatively low.
2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill opens new restaurant in Manatee
Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened a new restaurant in Manatee, which the Bradenton Herald describes as a company milestone.
2026
Chipotle stops serving potentially affected jalapeños
Chipotle said it stopped serving the potentially affected jalapeños and switched suppliers amid the salmonella outbreak investigation.
2026
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño-containing prepared foods over salmonella risk
Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled prepared foods containing jalapeños, including salsas and guacamole, across about 20 U.S. states after distributor Coast Citrus notified it of a fresh jalapeño recall; products were sold at retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe's and Hannaford. Taylor Farms said it stopped sourcing from a Sinaloa farm identified as a potential source of the salmonella outbreak, and no illnesses had been linked to its recalled products.
2026
Behne sues Chipotle over alleged Salmonella infection
Kristen Behne filed a lawsuit against Chipotle, alleging that a burrito bowl from a Minnesota restaurant caused a Salmonella infection and subsequent sepsis. The complaint accuses Chipotle of product liability, negligence and violations of Minnesota food-safety law; the allegations are not presented as a court determination.
2026
Chipotle removes outbreak-linked jalapenos from restaurants
Chipotle said it proactively removed jalapenos from a particular grower and common lot from restaurants where they had been distributed, and replaced them with product from different growers, after learning of a potential salmonella outbreak in the supply chain.
2026
Chipotle and QDOBA stop serving affected jalapeños
Chipotle said it removed jalapeños from some restaurants after health officials linked the outbreak to recalled peppers. The CDC also said Chipotle and QDOBA stopped serving the affected peppers after being notified.
2022
Chipotle offers $0 delivery fees on qualifying orders
Chipotle offered $0 delivery fees on qualifying Plant-Based Chorizo orders from January 3 through January 9, and on Lifestyle Bowl orders from January 3 through January 31, when ordered through its app or website.
2021
Chipotle launches Cilantro Soap
Chipotle launched Cilantro Soap, available for purchase exclusively on chipotlegoods.com while supplies last.
2021
Chipotle signs multiyear partnership with NHL
Chipotle signed a multiyear North American partnership with the National Hockey League to become its official Mexican-themed quick service fast casual restaurant, with brand presence at league events and in-ice placement during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2021
Chipotle New York City employees plan Halloween promotion strike
Chipotle employees in New York City joined the “Striketober” movement and planned a strike protesting the company’s Halloween “Boorito” promotion and working conditions. Local 32BJ alleged that Chipotle cut hours, overworked staff, and failed to pay workers’ premiums; the article describes the Sunday afternoon walkout as planned.
2021
Chipotle Pride orders fundraiser
Chipotle offered go-to meals from drag performers Trixie Mattel, Kim Chi, and Gottmik through Wednesday, with $1 from each entree purchase benefiting a charity selected by the performers; customers could also round up online orders to support The Trevor Project.
2021
Chipotle raises menu prices
Chipotle raised menu prices by about 3.5% to 4%, with its CFO saying the increase was intended to cover the cost of higher employee wages.
2021
Aduro partners with Chipotle on employee wellness experience
Aduro announced a partnership with Chipotle Mexican Grill to provide Chipotle's Strive employee wellness experience, built on Aduro's proprietary technology and supporting mental health goals among specified employee groups.
2021
Chipotle announces Strive employee wellness platform
Chipotle announced a partnership with Aduro to introduce Strive, a virtual mental wellness platform for employees. The platform was expected to become available to specified employee groups starting in June 2021.
2021
Chipotle announces healthcare worker burrito and gift-card campaign
Chipotle announced a giveaway of 250,000 burritos to health care workers and a virtual thank-you wall. It also announced an egift card program that would match 10% of special egift card purchases through May 9 and donate the funds, up to $250,000, to the American Nurses Foundation.
2021
New York City agency sues Chipotle over worker scheduling and sick leave
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protections sued Chipotle, alleging violations of the city's Fair Work Week law and paid sick leave rules and seeking more than $150 million for workers and nearly $300 million in civil penalties. Chipotle said the proceeding was a dramatic overreach and that it would vigorously defend itself.
2021
Chipotle launches its third annual Challenger Series Fortnite tournament
Chipotle brought back its Challenger Series Fortnite tournament for 2021, with four tournaments planned over the year and a collective prize pool of $160,000 in cash. Duo teams were scheduled to begin qualifying on March 23.
2021
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Chipotle announce a collaboration
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Chipotle announced a collaboration involving a limited-edition vegan makeup set inspired by Chipotle's menu and a beauty-inspired vegan bowl. The article said the makeup set and bowl would launch on March 10.
2021
Chipotle and E.l.f. announce limited-edition makeup collection
Chipotle and E.l.f. announced a limited-edition makeup collection themed around Chipotle ingredients, with four products, as well as a vegan burrito bowl created for the collaboration. The collection was due to launch on March 10 and be sold exclusively on the brands’ websites and NTWRK.