Chipotle Mexican Grill Posts Sales Miss as Pricey Menu Weighs on Demand
Chipotle Mexican Grill on Tuesday missed market expectations for third-quarter same-store sales growth as higher menu prices hurt demand, while steeper costs of ingredients such as avocados and dairy weighed on margins.
Shares of the company were down about 4% in extended trading after Chipotle also maintained its growth target for annual comparable restaurant sales in the mid to high single-digit range.
Restaurant chains in the United States have struggled with muted demand this year as consumers pare back spending on higher-priced
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