Chipotle
Coverage of operational strategy, international expansion, and F&B innovation from a globally recognised fast-casual brand known for customisable Mexican-inspired menus. This section explores UK market activity, digital ordering, supply chain sustainability, and leadership updates, offering insight for operators and foodservice professionals focused on scalable formats, health-forward menus, and guest engagement in the fast-casual space.
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Jan- 2024 -30 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/01/24
Tortilla will be opening four new locations with SSP this year, with a further pipeline of sites to open as part of the franchise partnership in 2025. Currently, the SSP and Tortilla franchise partnership includes five sites across the UK, with the Manchester Piccadilly train station being the most recent…
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30 JanuaryFood and Drink
Chipotle to open first location in Uxbridge
Chipotle has announced that it is set to open its first restaurant in Uxbridge, London on 5 February. Chipotle currently has 17 locations in the Greater London area and is the only company of its size that owns and operates all of its restaurants in the US, Canada, and Western…
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Nov- 2023 -13 NovemberNews
Temper to open new location in Paddington
Temper has announced it is branching out of central London to open a new restaurant location in Paddington Basin on 6 December. Staying true to its core ‘meat over fire’ concept, chef Director David Lagonell will work with a hand-picked selection of British suppliers to create a menu of temper…
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Oct- 2023 -9 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/10/23
Hospitality operators are facing price increases of up to 30% due to supply chains, according to research by BRITA Professionals. This has led to reduced opening hours for 61% of venues and negative impacts on staff mental health for 57%. While 30% of operators describe their supply chain as flexible,…
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9 OctoberRestaurants
Chipotle partners with Hyphen to test automated makeline
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced its partnership with Hyphen to test an automated digital makeline. Hyphen is a foodservice platform designed to help restaurant owners, operators, and budding chefs move their business forward by automating kitchen operations. Bowls and salads are created by an automated system that moves the entrées…
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Jul- 2023 -27 JulyRestaurants
Chipotle sees revenues hit $2.5bn
Chipotle has revealed that its total revenue in Q2 2023 was $2.5bn (£1.93bn), an increase of 13.6% compared with Q2 2022, according to its recent trading update for the three months ended 30 June 2023. It said that the increase in total revenue was driven by a 7.4% increase in…
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12 JulyRestaurants
Redesigned Chipotle flagship restaurant opens in Westfield
US established restaurant group, Chipotle, has opened its new redesigned flagship restaurant in Westfield, London. 360 brand design agency, Harrison, has unveiled a redesigned, “premium” and “modernised” concept for the UK flagship Mexican-inspired restaurant. Inspired by the Californian HQ, the new look-and-feel Chipotle moves away from its “distinctive” red colour…
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneRestaurants
Four Hundred Rabbits to open new site in Battersea Rise
South London sourdough pizzeria chain, Four Hundred Rabbits, will be opening its latest 55-cover branch in Battersea Rise sometime in mid-July. The brand, which is known for its neighbourhood restaurants and “award-winning” pizzas, will offer ‘hutch-made’ seasonal gelato and sorbets at the new Battersea Rise site, alongside craft beer from…
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Oct- 2022 -6 OctoberRestaurants
Chipotle to open new Hampstead restaurant
Chipotle has announced it is opening a new restaurant in West Hampstead on 11 October. Earlier this year, Chipotle opened its first location outside the greater London area in Watford. The company currently has 12 locations in the UK. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of June 30, 2022, in…
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Feb- 2022 -18 FebruaryRestaurants
The Sidemen to launch first Sides site at Boxpark
Youtube stars The Sidemen are set to launch the first ever physical space for virtual fried chicken concept, Sides, at Boxpark Wembley next week. Opening its doors on 24 February, the fried chicken concept was only available as a delivery service until now. Sides was launched in November 2021 and…
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