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Lately, it seems that Chipotle has been reaching all holders, with accusations of portion -size reductions, their promise of not increasing their prices despite rates increases and the launch of its new Chipotle Honey Chickn, to name a few.
However, this time, the restaurant chain made important news due to a report that not even Chipotle expected.
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Imagine waking up one day and going through your regular daily routine. As the clock is approaching at lunchtime, all that can be thought is to eat a chipotle burrito bowl full of tons of ingredients and guacamole just made combined with salty chips. However, once you go to the nearest Chipotle, the location is closed and a bankruptcy sign at the door is used.
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A means of communication erroneously reported this about Chipotle, which led Internet users to flood Internet platforms and social networks with questions about harmful accusations.
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The news surprised and destroyed the hearts of millions of fans who love burritos worldwide. However, they were not the only ones in disbelief because even Chipotle was surprised by the news outside the field that extended as a forest fire.
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On March 20, an online publication based in Madrid, Spain, called Rayo unionHe published an article about Farmesa Fresh, a single Spin -off restaurant that Chipotle had tried and ended up closing in 2024.
The original article contained an image of the Chipotle logo and a different title, which may have caused confusion. However, since then it has been changed to portray the news with greater precision.
Chipotle responds to the accusations of bankruptcy erroneously
March 26, Chipotle (CMG) confirmed That the company has no plans to close locations despite the recently published article that reported that the restaurant chain was declaring in bankruptcy.
“The statement that Chipotle is closing restaurants is false,” said a spokesman for Chipotle. “False information is derived from an inaccurate article that confused Chipotle with a company that tested in 2023. History has been corrected since then.”
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Chipotle's statements can be easily demonstrated in their financial statements, since it is far from bankruptcy and, in fact, a very profitable company.
According to its launch of profits for the full year of 2024, total income increased by 14.6% compared to last year, with 5.4% comparable.
In addition, as indicated in its fourth quarter report, Chipotle has zero debt and more than $ 2 billion in cash reserves.
In its 2025 perspective, Chipotle anticipates opening 315 to 345 new restaurants owned by the company, with more than 80% with a Chipotlane, a lane for the Drive-Thru and the collection of digital orders.
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