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Chipotle Expands Apprentice Program as Restaurant Growth Accelerates
Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding its Apprentice program as the fast-casual chain builds out the management pipeline it needs to support continued restaurant growth.
The company expects to open 350 to 370 new restaurants in 2026 and is targeting 7,000 restaurants across the US and Canada over the long term. As part of that expansion, Chipotle aims to have an Apprentice in each of its more than 4,200 company-owned restaurants by the end of 2027.
Apprentices currently support about three-quarters of Chipotle’s restaurants. The company...
PrimoHoagies Chief Financial Officer Alex Chu Sharpens Brand's Focus on Franchisee Profitability
PrimoHoagies, the award-winning Italian specialty sandwich franchise known for its authentic hoagies, premium ingredients, and 30+ year heritage, is highlighting the early impact of Chief Financial Officer Alex Chu, who joined the brand's leadership team in October 2025.
Since stepping into the CFO role, Chu has focused on strengthening the financial infrastructure behind PrimoHoagies' franchise system while keeping franchisee profitability at the center of the brand's growth strategy. Rather than measuring progress through a single financial snapshot, Chu's work has...
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