From Burrito Bowls to Empty Pockets: Why Gen Z struggles to afford lunch now

If your local Chipotle or CAVA feels quieter during lunch, you’re not imagining things. Gen Z is opting for grocery bags over casual dining. Scott Boatright, CEO of Chipotle, noted that younger customers, particularly those aged 25 to 35, are “facing headwinds” and eating out less often. It seems that the rising prices of meals—like […]
Chipotle sales slump as recession fears hit burrito chain: ‘Consumers were saving money’

Chipotle Mexican Grill on Wednesday softened its annual sales growth forecast as sticky inflation and economic uncertainty reduced consumers and brought Burrito Chain stock down 3% after opening hours. The company is currently expecting annual sales growth rates in a single digit lower range compared to its pre-estimation of low single digit rise. President Trump’s […]
Texas Rangers Reveal Gargantuan ‘Boomstick Burrito,’ Dramatically Escalating America’s Taco Tuesday Tradition

The tacos escalated like something crazy on Tuesday. The opening day of the 2025 MLB season is pretty much here, and as a result, the franchises line up to reveal their next concession slapper. And maybe the Texas Rangers won the best award this year. Introducing the almighty “boomstick burrito”. The Rangers have revealed over […]
Chipotle will use AI to hire 20,000 workers for ‘burrito season’

Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking to hire more workers ahead of “burrito season.” It also employs artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline the processes. The company announced its employment initiative on Wednesday, aiming to carry another 20,000 workers for arrivals during the “busiest time.” Irene Eskenazi, the top HR director, said employment opportunities provide “candidates […]
Viral video shows woman assault Chipotle worker over chicken burrito bowl order

On Saturday, a woman assaulted an employee at a Chipotle restaurant in Washington, D.C., after an argument over an order of chicken burrito bowls. A video of the altercation went viral on social media and was viewed more than 7 million times. Roberto Hernandez told WTHR-TV that the woman came into the store and demanded […]
Chipotle may soon hike burrito prices again — here’s why

Chipotle is reportedly considering raising prices to cope with rising costs for ingredients such as avocados, queso and sour cream. said Adam Reimer, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based company's new financial director. told the Wall Street Journal He believes customers will continue to flock to Chipotle despite the “modest” price increases. Because this chain is a […]
NJ Uber Eats driver finds large bag of marijuana in what she thought was burrito delivery

This excitement turned into smoke. An Uber Eats driver in New Jersey thought he was delivering a burrito to a customer, but realized he was actually smoking marijuana after smelling an unmistakable strong odor, police said. According to Washington County police, a woman received what appeared to be a routine food order Friday night at […]
Cotton candy burrito stuffed with ice cream goes viral, plus barefoot passengers could be removed from flights

Cotton candy burritos have become so popular online that the Arizona Cardinals are changing how they sell the merchandise at games. (Sean Kavanaugh/Courtesy of Craft Culinary Concepts, Christian Petersen/Courtesy of Getty Images) Welcome to the Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter. If you haven't yet received this newsletter in your email, Subscribe here. Sweet or salty? – […]
Cotton candy burrito is ‘fun’ new food offering at Arizona Cardinals games

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Florida woman threw burrito, soft taco at husband during fight, police say

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