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    Beyond the Menu: Chipotle

    What is Behind Chipotle’s Popularity?
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    Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Chipotle Mexican grill, also known as Chipotle, is a well-known American fast food Mexican restaurant. Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells, this restaurant provides a variety of delicious, Mexican cuisines.  The company grew rapidly across the United States, even internationally taking on a positive experience for diners.

    Chipotle offers many fresh and high-quality ingredients which include organic produce and naturally fed meats. One of the many reasons diners like Chipotle is because of the customization and the variety of selections to choose from, making it suitable for different diets and health needs. Quick service is provided without sacrificing the food quality. Chipotle is transparent about their practices when informing their customers about where ingredients are from and how the food is prepared. Which attracts more customers because they are knowledgeable about where their food is coming from.

    Although some customers complain about the prices being high due to inflation. People may find it to be a struggle to finish their meals because of the big portion sizes. Their menu is considered limited or recessive. Chipotle has faced criticism for appropriating Mexican culture in its branding and marketing, while not necessarily accurately representing or respecting the cuisine’s origins. This can be seen as insensitive or disrespectful to the culture it’s borrowing from.

    Chipotle faces much competition in the fast-food industry and many local Mexican restaurants. Even with these competitors, it is at the forefront of the list and an overall top option to dine at.

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    Clare Zuercher
    Hi, my name is Clare Zuercher. I am a sophomore here at Neumann, this is my first year here. I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my family and friends. I really like going to the beach and watching the sunset over the ocean.
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