Financial PerformanceChipotle's 3Q24 EPS of $0.27 exceeded consensus by $0.02 as favorability across G&A, restaurant margins, and taxes more than offset slightly softer same-store sales growth.
Operational ImprovementsCMG is seeing significant benefits from kitchen equipment presently in test, including slicers and dual-sided planchas, which improve the employee experience, culinary, and operations.
Strategic LeadershipNew CEO Scott Boatwright remains sharply focused on Chipotle’s core value proposition and pursuing the types of employee, customer, culinary, and marketing initiatives that have served the brand well throughout his tenure.