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Chipotle Restructuring Shutters 50+ Units

FER Staff

July 17, 2018

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As part of a major restructuring that may cost up to $135 million, Chipotle is closing 55 to 65 locations, including five Pizzeria Locale units in Kansas City and Cincinnati. The chain will concentrate its efforts on its two Pizzeria Locale units in Denver. Its other ancillary concepts, ShopHouse Asian Kitchen was closed in 2017, as was the single unit of its burger brand, Tasty Made.

 

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