Chipotle introduces honey chicken and cilantro-lime sauce to menu

16 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 29

Chipotle reported a 0.5% same-store sales increase for Q1 2026, reversing several quarters of declines amid tough consumer conditions after the Iran conflict drove up gas prices.
Chief Financial Officer Adam Rymer said new menu items and protein-forward options are attracting younger diners, helping the chain meet analysts’ expectations for sales and adjusted earnings.
Despite ongoing consumer pressure, Chipotle is maintaining its outlook for same-store sales and store growth for the year, aiming to sustain momentum with innovative offerings.

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