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Updated · Business Insider · May 7
Reporter tests Chipotle CEO claim on asking for more food
Updated
Updated · Business Insider · May 7

Reporter tests Chipotle CEO claim on asking for more food

3 articles · Updated · Business Insider · May 7
  • At three California outlets in Santa Barbara, Oxnard and Ventura, staff said extra rice, beans and toppings were free, but protein, guacamole, queso and cilantro-lime sauce usually cost more.
  • Employees said portions varied by worker, manager and ingredient supply, with some stores relaxing rules and others tightening servings when chicken or other items ran low.
  • The viral comments have reportedly prompted more customer requests and complaints, as Chipotle tries to defend value and generous portions after years of criticism and a recent return to positive transaction growth.
After the CEO’s viral pledge for bigger portions, are Chipotle’s frontline workers being set up for failure?
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