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Man pleads no contest for shooting Chipotle worker over guacamole in Southfield
Read full article: Man pleads no contest for shooting Chipotle worker over guacamole in SouthfieldA man accused of shooting at a Chipotle worker after he was upset about his serving of guacamole pleaded no contest to his charges.
Chipotle may have violated workers' unionization rights, US labor board says
Read full article: Chipotle may have violated workers' unionization rights, US labor board saysThe National Labor Relations Board says Chipotle may have violated federal labor law in its treatment of employees at its only unionized store.
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to one of its best days of the year after inflation report
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to one of its best days of the year after inflation reportU.S. stocks rose to one of their best days of the year as Wall Street relaxed after the first of several highly anticipated reports on the economy this week came in better than expected.
Charges dismissed for couple who drew guns in viral encounter outside Chipotle in Oakland County
Read full article: Charges dismissed for couple who drew guns in viral encounter outside Chipotle in Oakland CountyCharges were dismissed for a couple that drew guns in a viral encounter outside an Oakland County Chipotle in 2020.
Police seek 2 in connection to armed robbery at Troy Chipotle restaurant
Read full article: Police seek 2 in connection to armed robbery at Troy Chipotle restaurantTROY, Mich. – Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Monday night at a Chipotle restaurant in Troy. Police described one suspect as between 6 feet to 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing about 190 pounds. He was wearing a blacked hooded sweatshirt, a red ski mask, black gloves, black pants and was armed with a handgun. Police described the other suspect as between 6 feet, 1 inch to 6 feet, 2 inches and weighing about 170 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black/white mask or bandana, black gloves, black pants and carrying a black Wayne State University drawstring backpack.
Couple charged in Orion Township Chipotle incident say they’ve received death threats
Read full article: Couple charged in Orion Township Chipotle incident say they’ve received death threatsCouple charged in Orion Township Chipotle incident say they’ve received death threatsPublished: July 9, 2020, 11:12 pmThe video of a White Oakland County woman with a gun pointed at a Black mother and her two teenagers outside an Orion Township Chipotle went viral last week.
Attorneys for both families in viral Orion Township confrontation speak out
Read full article: Attorneys for both families in viral Orion Township confrontation speak outORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The attorneys for both families involved in a viral confrontation are speaking out about what happened Wednesday. The gun drawn altercation between Jillian and Eric Wuestenberg; and Takelia Hill and her daughters went viral, leading to felony charges. They saw this,” said Chris Quinn, the Hill family attorney. He served his country very well,” said Terry Johnson, the Wuestenberg family attorney. Quinn believes Jillian Wuestenberg should have deescalated the argument with the 15-year-old girl and Johnson believes charges should be filed against Hill.
Couple charged with felonious assault after woman points gun at family outside Orion Township Chipotle
Read full article: Couple charged with felonious assault after woman points gun at family outside Orion Township ChipotleORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A couple is facing felonious assault charges after a White woman pulled a gun on a Black mother and her two daughters at an Orion Township Chipotle. Officials said the woman was leaving Chipotle with her food and the mother and her daughters were going in. It happened on Wednesday at about 6 p.m. in a quiet shopping area outside a Chipotle Mexican Grill on Baldwin Road. Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies were there almost immediately after calls were placed to 911. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the couple claimed to fear for their lives after their vehicle was struck with a hand by the other party.
Couple points guns at mother, teens in Orion Township, charged with assault
Read full article: Couple points guns at mother, teens in Orion Township, charged with assaultORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff announced charges relating to an incident Wednesday where a woman pulled a gun in an Orion Township parking lot. Video from the scene show the barrel of the gun pointed directly at the camera. Jillian Deanne Wuestenberg (L), Eric Peter Wuestenberg (R) (Oakland County Sheriff's Office)Jillian Wuestenberg, 32, from Independence Township, drew her weapon, chambered a round and pointed it at a Black mother and her two teenage daughters. When Oakland County deputies arrived, the Jillian Wuestenberg was detailed but let go. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the couple claimed to fear for their lives after their vehicle was struck with a hand by the other party.
Sheriff: Couple arrested, charged in Orion Township parking lot altercation caught on video
Read full article: Sheriff: Couple arrested, charged in Orion Township parking lot altercation caught on videoORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two people are charged in connection to an altercation Wednesday at a Chipotle parking lot in Orion Township. A video first shared on Twitter and another video uploaded to YouTube show what appears to be three women in a verbal altercation with another woman and her husband. The verbal altercation ensued as the mother called the woman in question a racist, and the woman can be heard defending herself. The woman then entered her vehicle and her husband briefly continued the verbal altercation with the mother and daughter outside of the vehicle. The verbal altercation continued while the woman pointed the weapon at the group.
Chipotle CEO says breakfast off the table for now
Read full article: Chipotle CEO says breakfast off the table for now"We're not going to be doing breakfast anytime soon," CEO Brian Niccol told CNN's Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans at a private event in Los Angeles. "In order for us to continue to run Chipotle there, part of the deal is we have to serve breakfast," Niccol said. Instead of branching out into breakfast, Chipotle is leaning into what it knows its customers are after: meat burritos for lunch and, increasingly, dinner. Together, the changes have made it easier for groups to order, Niccol explained, which means more dinner orders. By focusing on lunch and dinner, Chipotle avoids the costs associated with breaking into breakfast.
Chipotle adds carne asada to its menu
Read full article: Chipotle adds carne asada to its menu(CNN) - Chipotle is adding a new protein to its menu for the first time in a year. The restaurant is rolling out carne asada, a marinated steak, for a limited time at its more than 2,000 stores in the United States beginning Tuesday. The carne asada option was tested in three American cities over the past year, and the company said it performed "incredibly well." In addition to new meat menu items, Chipotle has also recently shaken up its menu for vegetarians. Earlier this year, it rolled out new vegan or vegetarian bowls made from existing ingredients.
Chipotle is soaring: Sales rose 10% last quarter
Read full article: Chipotle is soaring: Sales rose 10% last quarterThe company said that sales at stores open at least 13 months grew 10% in the second quarter. The second quarter, which ended on June 30, marks the sixth-straight quarter of comparable store growth, the metric used for stores open for at least 13 months. It has also expanded its rewards program nationwide, and sales through digital channels have soared. During the second quarter, digital sales grew 99.1% and made up 18.2% of all purchases. During the quarter, Chipotle also added 19 net new stores.
Chipotle wants to give workers extra month of pay
Read full article: Chipotle wants to give workers extra month of payJoe Raedle/Getty Images(CNN) - Chipotle is cutting through a tight labor market with a new incentive: An extra month's worth of pay. The offer is part of a new bonus program for hourly employees at its restaurants, which Chipotle announced Tuesday. If those quotas are met, Chipotle will pay employees a bonus each quarter equal to one week's pay. Chipotle will average the weekly pay that hourly workers make over the quarter to determine the bonus. The unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in April, the lowest level since December 1969.
Chipotle is giving away free burritos during the 2019 NBA Finals
Read full article: Chipotle is giving away free burritos during the 2019 NBA FinalsDETROIT Two words: free burritos. During the 2019 NBA Finals, Chipotle will give away free burritos every time an announcer says, "Free." When the word is said, the eatery will tweet a keyword. Chipotle said it will give away up to $1 million in burritos during the playoffs. The Golden State Warriors will take on the Toronto Raptors on May 30 at 9 p.m.Read all the small print about the promotion here.
Chipotle reveals guacamole recipe
Read full article: Chipotle reveals guacamole recipeChipotle has revealed its guacamole recipe. The restaurant chain posted the recipe this week on its website. Chipotle said an average restaurant uses 48 avocadoes per batch. Ingredients:2 ripe Hass avocados (In the restaurant, we use 48 per batch, multiple times per day)Instructions:Choose the right avocado. Add the salt and using a fork or potato masher, mash until a smooth consistency is achieved.