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Displaying all articles tagged:
Steveells
big ideas
Jan. 4, 2024
The Fast-Food Obsessive Who’s Still Trying to Solve Lunch
Steve Ells built Chipotle and its burrito bowls. Now he’s working on vegan burgers cooked by robots.
By
Elizabeth G. Dunn
the chain gang
Feb. 13, 2018
Chipotle Hired Taco Bell’s CEO to Run the Company
He brings expertise in “foodie experiences.”
By
Chris Crowley
the chain gang
Nov. 29, 2017
Chipotle’s Beleaguered CEO Has Agreed to Step Down
He says it’s “the right thing to do for all our stakeholders.”
By
Clint Rainey
the chain gang
Nov. 2, 2016
Will Steve Ells Be Forced Out at Chipotle?
Investors say his leadership represents “a direct risk to shareholders and the public at large.”
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
Mar. 14, 2016
Chipotle’s Problems Cost Its Top Execs $15 Million Each
They’re still doing fine, though.
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
Dec. 10, 2015
Chipotle’s CEO Defended His Restaurants on
Today
Steve Ells says the troubled chain will become “the safest place to eat.”
By
Clint Rainey
Lawsuits
Mar. 14, 2014
Judge Dismisses Chef’s Lawsuit Against Chipotle CEO
Connaughton alleged the concept he was working on eventually became Shophouse.
By
Hugh Merwin
Fast Casual
Dec. 19, 2013
Chipotle Sets Sights on Denver-Based Pizza Chain for Expansion
First burritos, then noodles, now pizza — and wine on tap.
By
Belle Cushing
Lawsuits
June 4, 2013
Lawsuit Alleges Chipotle’s Steve Ells Tried to Steal Momofuku’s
Ramen theft is, in fact, a crime.
By
Hugh Merwin
Empire Building
Oct. 19, 2012
Chiptole’s ShopHouse Coming to Santa Monica in 2013
Steve Ells’ Southeast Asian-inspired concept offers similarly customizable, sustainable menus as its Mexican-inspired fast food chain.
By
Hadley Tomicki
The Chain Gang
Aug. 1, 2012
Chipotle Snags Home Space at Church and Market, Will Open Next Year
There’s bound to be a bit of a kerfuffle over this one.
By
Jay Barmann
The Chain Gang
Sept. 15, 2011
Five Reasons Why ShopHouse, the Asian Chipotle, Will Be the Next Big Thing
ShopHouse Kitchen is having its soft opening in Dupont Circle in D.C. this week.
By
Jay Barmann
The Chain Gang
Apr. 21, 2011
Chipotle Opening Two New S.F. Locations, in FiDi and Sunset
And a certain Sunset district Pizza Hut will be shuttering to make way.
By
Jay Barmann
The Chain Gang
Mar. 1, 2011
Chipotle Gets
Really
Ready for Its Close-up
The CEO is headed to TV, and that means the burrito chain is making some changes.
By
Alan Sytsma
TV Land
Mar. 18, 2010
Bobby Flay Will Pick ‘America’s Next Great Restaurant’
Plus, your chance to try out for the new NBC show from the producers of ‘Top Chef.’
By
Daniel Maurer
Mediavore
Dec. 14, 2009
Tootsie Rolls Go Kosher; Are Canned-Food Drives Useful?
Plus: mourning Patsy’s pizzaiolo, and apologies from Coca-Cola, all in our morning news roundup.
By
Leila Cohan-Miccio
Beef
July 23, 2009
Food, Inc.
Creators Still Have Beef With Chipotle
Sure, the burrito brand is sponsoring screenings, but the movie’s creators are still critical of its policies.
By
Daniel Maurer