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Here’s Why We Have Revised Our Price Estimate For Chipotle Mexican Grill To $328
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has been going through a rough phase. While the first quarter of 2017 showed signs of a turnaround after a tough year of falling sales due to the E. coli virus, a few subsequent incidents have impacted recovery...
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Here’s How Chipotle Is Looking To Drive Customer Traffic By Its Advertising Campaign
As it struggles to keep food safety concerns at bay, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is increasing its focus on advertising campaigns to promote its new menu items. The company recently opened “Chipotle NEXT Kitchen” where it will be testing ...
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Chipotle Mexican Grill: Revenues Disappoint In Q2 2017, But Profitability Improves
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced its Q2 2017 results on July 25 th and the company delivered better than expected EPS (earnings per share), however the top line did not meet expectations. Comparable sales were significantly better gi...
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Chipotle Earnings Preview: Will Q2 2017 Disappoint Investors?
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is likely to announce its Q2 2017 results on July 25, 2017, as it braces to come out of another reputational loss faced due to a norovirus incident at one of its locations. (Read Can Chipotle’s New Menu Prove ...
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Can Chipotle’s New Menu Prove Stronger Than Its New Food Virus Scare?
Recently, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) started testing queso chip dip, a long desired menu item, after denying customer requests for nearly two decades since it is difficult to prepare this dip without artificial ingredients. This popular ...
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Here’s Why A Comparison With McDonald’s Is Bad For Chipotle Mexican Grill
Before it was hit by the E. coli food virus, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) had carved out a strong position for itself in the “fast casual dining” restaurant segment. Its “Food with Integrity” tag line and use of high quality ingredients wi...
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Chipotle’s Unending Woes: Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel?
After posting encouraging results for Q1 2017, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) released a guidance stating that its costs will be higher as it spends more on marketing and promotion expenses. (Read Here’s Why Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Revised ...
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Here’s Why Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Revised Guidance Does Not Impact Our Price Estimate
After its Q1 2017 results, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) appeared to be on a recovery path. With rising revenues (probably a result of higher customer confidence) the company was able to gain from operating leverage and costs, as a percenta...
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Data Breach At Chipotle: A Lesson For Restaurant Companies?
Technology is transforming the restaurant industry. One of the key trends in the industry this year is the mobile ordering and payment system which makes the fast casual restaurant experience convenient and reduces the waiting times. However, as ...
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Here’s Why Chipotle Appointed A “Chief Restaurant Officer”
As it works to improve its restaurant operations and regain the confidence lost due the E. coli virus, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is hiring senior officials to augment its leadership team. Recently the company appointed Scott Boatwright ...
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Is Chipotle Finally On A Turnaround Path?
The first quarter of 2017 has been encouraging for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) The company beat analyst expectations in both revenues and EPS and reported a nearly 17% increase in comparable sales. After struggling for several months afte...
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Chipotle Mexican Grill : Trefis Price Estimate Upgraded to $433 On Lower Discount Rate
As Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) works to attract customers back to its stores after the E. coli food virus hit the restaurant badly in 2015, the company is witnessing an improvement in sales and traffic. This increase in revenues led to lo...
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Chipotle: Revenues Rising, Comp Sales Positive, Costs Declining: Signs Of A Turnaround?
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is off to a strong start in 2017. The company reported its Q1 2017 earnings on April 25 th and beat analyst expectations in both revenues and EPS (earnings per share). The company also reported strong growth in...
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Here’s What To Expect In Chipotle’s Q1 2017 Earnings
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is set to report its Q1 2017 earnings on April 25 th 2017. After an extremely difficult 2016, the company is beginning to show signs of improvement as its efforts towards better food safety and promotions to at...
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Are Chipotle’s Food Safety Efforts Finally Paying Off?
For the past year, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has been struggling to recover from the damage its reputation incurred following its E.coli crisis in late 2015. Store traffic has declined, while the company has had to spend more on marketi...
