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Chipotle Launches First New Dip In Five Years: See The Spicy, Smoky Flavor Chipotle Launches First New Dip In Five Years: See The Spicy, Smoky Flavor
Chipotle Launches First New Dip In Five Years: See The Spicy, Smoky Flavor Chipotle is cranking up the flavor for the summer with its first new dip in five years. The restaurant chain will soon start offering Adobo Ranch, the company announced on Monday, June 9. The smoky and spicy dip will be available across North America on Tuesday, June 17. Adobo Ranch marks Chipotle's first new dip since the launch of Queso Blanco in 2020. Made fresh in-house with adobo pepper, sour cream, and a signature blend of herbs and spices, the dip aims to bring an extra kick to burritos, bowls, salads, tacos, and quesadillas. Rewards members can get a free side of Adobo Ranch o…
Shelton-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' Shelton-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth'
Shelton-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' The largest fast-food chain in the US is rapidly losing restaurants. Subway closed 631 locations in 2024, QSR Magazine reported on Tuesday, April 29. The sandwich giant ended the year with 19,502 restaurants nationwide – the lowest count in nearly 20 years. The Shelton, Connecticut-based company has shuttered about 7,616 locations in the US since peaking in 2015 with more than 27,000 restaurants. 2024 also marked Subway's largest yearly decline since it lost 1,043 locations in 2021. Despite mass closings, Subway remains the biggest restaurant brand in the US. Starbucks …
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why Sales at McDonald's experienced their sharpest drop since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies struggle to navigate chaotic economic conditions in the US. McDonald's sales in the US fell 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Thursday, May 1. The drop marks the fast food giant's steepest quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2020, when US sales plummeted by 8.7% as the pandemic forced restaurants worldwide to temporarily close. The slump was more than double what economists expected and came as inflation, tariffs, and…
Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out
Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out Chipotle's latest menu addition is turning up the heat while also keeping things sweet. The fast-casual chain is adding chipotle honey chicken to its options, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 6. The new flavor is a bold, smoky, and slightly sweet twist on Chipotle's classic grilled chicken. Chipotle tested out the honey chicken in Nashville and Sacramento before the limited-time launch across North America and Europe. "Chipotle honey chicken was our top performing limited-time offer in test markets and we're excited for guests to taste this bold, new protein w…
Serial Trespassers Cause Commotion At Prince Frederick Chipotle: Sheriff Serial Trespassers Cause Commotion At Prince Frederick Chipotle: Sheriff
Serial Trespassers Cause Commotion At Prince Frederick Chipotle: Sheriff A pair of repeat trespassers who refused to take no for an answer were taken into custody after causing a disturbance at a Maryland Chipotle, police said. Deputies were called to the fast-casual restaurant on West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick late last month, for a reported trespassing incident, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Sterling Willis McClendon, 60, and Tyree Tyquonna Nolan, 28, both of no fixed address, despite both previously being banned indefinitely from the shopping center. When asked to leave, they refused, resisted…
Nearly 50-Year-Old Yorktown Business Expanding With New Store Nearly 50-Year-Old Yorktown Business Expanding With New Store
Nearly 50-Year-Old Yorktown Business Expanding With New Store A longtime Northern Westchester business is expanding its presence with a new store, marking the next milestone in its nearly five-decade-long history.  The new store, which will be built on a five-acre lot at 2010 Maple Hill St. in Yorktown, will be the future home of Atlantic Appliance, a business that has been serving the area since 1975, Yorktown town officials announced on Friday, Nov. 22. The 25,720-square-foot, two-story building will include retail, office, and warehouse space and incorporate numerous environmental protections, according to Yorktown officials. Atlantic Applian…
Stamford Woman Nabbed In Darien Chipotle Cup Throwing Tirade: Police Stamford Woman Nabbed In Darien Chipotle Cup Throwing Tirade: Police
Stamford Woman Nabbed In Darien Chipotle Cup Throwing Tirade: Police A Fairfield County woman was issued a summons to appear in court after allegedly throwing a fit at a Chipotle restaurant when they refused to give her a free cup. Stamford resident Galeano Hernandez, age 29, was charged with breach of peace on Wednesday, May 8, at the restaurant in Darien. According to Lt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, Hernandez was picking up a delivery and asked an employee for an empty cup, which resulted in an argument after she was asked to pay.  The employee told officers that Hernandez got upset, came around the counter, and began yelling a…
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Central Jersey Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Central Jersey Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Central Jersey Chipotle, Restaurant Closed Temporarily A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a Chipotle in Monmouth County, forcing the restaurant to close temporarily, authorities said. Holmdel police responded to the crash at the Chipotle on Route 35 at around 4:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, the department said in a Facebook post. The car hopped over the parking lot's curb, broke through the wall, and the front end went into the restaurant's interior. The car driver was brought to Bayshore Hospital with neck pain. No one was injured inside the restaurant. The township's buildings and construction department said Chipotle will…
Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg
Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg Burrito lovers rejoice! Chipotle opened its newest location in Phillipsburg on Tuesday, April 30. The new location, at 1341 Route 22, features the brand's Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane allowing guests to pick up their digital orders without leaving their cars. The location will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is also offering the chicken al pastor for a limited time. The chicken al pastor is a marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote, balanced with a splash of pineapple.  Chipotle said it is hiring for the new Phillipsburg location, looking to fill 30 p…
Chipotle Manager Masturbates In Front Of Customers, Camp Hill PD Chipotle Manager Masturbates In Front Of Customers, Camp Hill PD
Chipotle Manager Masturbates In Front Of Customers, Camp Hill PD A Pennsylvania Chipotle manager was caught masturbating on the job in the dining area of the restaurant at the beginning of March, police announced on Monday, March 18.  The unnamed 26-year-old manager "exposed his genitals and proceeded to masturbate in the view of other individuals while sitting in a booth inside of the restaurant," the Camp Hill police stated in the release.  The incident took place at the Chipotle Restaurant located at 3216 Trindle Road in Camp Hill at 8:05 p.m. on Friday, March 1, the police detailed in the release.  When the company found out the manag…
Popular South Jersey Diner Could Be Replaced By Shopping Center, Chipotle Popular South Jersey Diner Could Be Replaced By Shopping Center, Chipotle
Popular South Jersey Diner Could Be Replaced By Shopping Center, Chipotle A drive-up Chipotle restaurant and retail stores are proposed for the site of a popular 45-year-old diner in Burlington County, according to local officials. The Medport Diner on Route 70 in Medford would be demolished under the developer's plans for about 13,000 square feet of new retail space, according to Township Manager Tom Czerniecki. Retail shopping is a permitted use under zoning law, but the developer would need special approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a drive-through window, Czerniecki told Daily Voice. ."The zoning code only allows fast food establishments with d…
Shake Shack Opens First NJ Drive-Thru Restaurant In Middlesex County Shake Shack Opens First NJ Drive-Thru Restaurant In Middlesex County
Shake Shack Opens First NJ Drive-Thru Restaurant In Middlesex County Shake Shack has opened its first Garden State drive-thru location in North Brunswick. The new restaurant is at 240 Grand Ave. along northbound Route 1. The 3,500-square-foot Shake Shack features a double drive-thru; it represents only the 32nd restaurant – out of the burger chain’s more than 500 locations system-wide – to feature a drive-thru.  Shake Shack’s menu includes made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hand-spun milkshakes, house-made lemonades and more.  The Shake Shack opening will be followed by another fast casual dining addition at MainStreet NB. Chipotle…
Mount Kisco Dunkin' Moves To New, Improved Location After Almost 50 Years Mount Kisco Dunkin' Moves To New, Improved Location After Almost 50 Years
Mount Kisco Dunkin' Moves To New, Improved Location After Almost 50 Years After nearly half a century, a Dunkin' in Northern Westchester has moved to a new location—longtime patrons need not worry though, as they have not gone too far.  After 48 years, the Dunkin' store in Mount Kisco on North Bedford Road has moved all the way across the street to 185 North Bedford Rd., the owners announced.  The new location, now located in a shopping complex near Stop & Shop, Target, and Chipotle, will sell all of the same products customers are used to. However, the store now has a new design that features:  A larger dining area with charging station…
Watch: DoorDash Driver Steals Packages, Using Food As Cover, On Long Island Watch: DoorDash Driver Steals Packages, Using Food As Cover, On Long Island
Watch: DoorDash Driver Steals Packages, Using Food As Cover, On Long Island A food delivery driver was caught with her hand in the cookie jar after a doorbell camera caught her stealing a package from a Long Island porch, police said. The incident happened on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Manhasset, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 4:30 p.m., 33-year-old Juliana Saggaram of Queens was on the clock as a DoorDash delivery driver. After picking up Chipotle for a customer, police said Saggaram drove around a neighborhood at Highland Terrace, scanning the area for packages. Then, she struck. According to authorities, as well as a video captured on the vi…
CHIPOTLE THEFT: $1K Worth Of Catering Stolen In PA, Police Say CHIPOTLE THEFT: $1K Worth Of Catering Stolen In PA, Police Say
Chipotle Theft: $1K Worth Of Catering Stolen In PA, Police Say Customers were left hungry after a catering order at a West Whiteland Chipotle was intercepted by a thief over the weekend, township police say.  It happened on Saturday, Aug. 12. An unknown man walked into the right restaurant and gave the right name before making off with $1,000 worth of Chipotle that was not for him, according to authorities.  The theft went unnoticed until the real customer showed up, they added.  Anyone who can identify the man in the police photo is asked to call Det. Scott Pezick of the West Whiteland Police Department at 484-875-6021 or email sp…
Needham High Schooler With Brain Tumor Flooded With Support After Family Calls For Help Needham High Schooler With Brain Tumor Flooded With Support After Family Calls For Help
Needham High Schooler With Brain Tumor Flooded With Support After Family Calls For Help A promising high school athlete's dreams were put on hold after he was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with a brain tumor.  Angel Gabriel Quezada, affectionately called "Gabe," was diagnosed with a brain tumor that would require a "long and arduous" journey to recovery in May. On Saturday, June 17, his family put out a call for support and found it answered in spades, receiving over $40,000 in donations in a week.  Quezada is a valued member of Needham High School's football and wrestling teams, according to a post on the Touchdown Club of Needham's Facebook page.  Whil…
Rapper Lil Tjay Busted On Gun Charges From Night He Was Shot At Edgewater Restaurant Rapper Lil Tjay Busted On Gun Charges From Night He Was Shot At Edgewater Restaurant
Rapper Lil Tjay Busted On Gun Charges From Night He Was Shot At Edgewater Restaurant Rapper Lil Tjay, who was shot and critically wounded outside an Edgewater restaurant last summer, was arrested on gun charges stemming from that incident after returning this week from a world tour. The 22-year-old Bronx rapper, born Tione Jayden Merritt, had three handguns hidden in his car when he and a companion were shot during what authorities said was a botched robbery on June 22, 2023. The weapons were stashed in a secret compartment that detectives uncovered during a court-approved search of the vehicle, according to an affidavit filed in Superior Court in Hackensack. An arrest wa…
Counterfeit Bills Are Circulating In Bucks County. Here's How To Spot Them Counterfeit Bills Are Circulating In Bucks County. Here's How To Spot Them
Counterfeit Bills Are Circulating In Bucks County. Here's How To Spot Them Counterfeit cash was found in circulation in Bucks County this week, authorities say.  Officers were called to the Village at Newtown Shopping Center on South Eagle Road at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6, where employees at several businesses reported receiving phony bills, township police said.  The stores affected included MOD Pizza, Chipotle, Chopt, and Crumbl Cookies, the department added.  Authorities did not report any arrests or describe a suspect, but said there are steps area residents can take to protect themselves from funny money. The Federal Reserve Board's U.S. Curr…
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You Massachusetts runs on Dunkin. The beloved coffee and doughnuts chain ranked at the top of the list for most favorite fast food in The Bay State.  Gambling.com recently examined Google Trends data of people in Massachusetts searching for a quick bite to eat and ranked the results. Dunkin won in a landslide, which explains why the company has nearly 1,000 locations in the state — the most of any chain, according to Stacker.com. “It scored highest in three out of the four phrases analyzed — resulting in a final score of 53,” the survey notes. “The donut specialty chain has over 1000 outlets i…
Popular Mexican Food Chain Known For Burritos, Bowls To Open New Location In Capital Region Popular Mexican Food Chain Known For Burritos, Bowls To Open New Location In Capital Region
Popular Mexican Food Chain Known For Burritos, Bowls To Open New Location In Capital Region A popular chain of fast casual Mexican restaurants known for its burritos and bowls is set to open a new location in the region. Chipotle will open its latest restaurant in Albany County, located in Glenmont at 9 Moriah Road, according to a company job posting.  The new location will officially open on Saturday, Dec. 31, with the first five people in line receiving free Chipotle merchandise, WTEN reports.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chipotle (@chipotle) Customers can also take advantage of the Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick…
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant When it comes to satisfying those hunger pangs, it turns out nothing does it for Zoomers quite like the delectably irresistible taste of America’s favorite chicken shack. A new survey by investment firm Piper Sandler found that Generation Z’s favorite restaurant is Chick-fil-A. Of those polled, 18 percent picked the Atlanta-based chicken chain as their favorite place to eat, followed by Starbucks (17 percent) and Chipotle (13 percent). The restaurant category was just one of several that was gauged as part of Piper Sandler’s 44th semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey, which includ…
Enraged PA Women Jump On Chipotle Counter Throwing Things Over 'Incorrect Order': Police Enraged PA Women Jump On Chipotle Counter Throwing Things Over 'Incorrect Order': Police
Enraged PA Women Jump On Chipotle Counter Throwing Things Over 'Incorrect Order': Police We've all had a takeaway order go awry and sure it's frustrating, but two central Pennsylvania women decided to confront workers over it, police say.  Camp Hill police were called to "a disturbance" at the Chipotle restaurant at 3216 Trindle Road around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, according to a release by the department. Through a police investigation, police learned a two New Cumberland women, a 47-year-old and a 24-year-old "came to the store to dispute (an) incorrect food order," as stated in the release by police.  The women were heard by customers shouting "obscene la…
Burglar Crashes Chick-fil-A Car Week After Arrest In Similar Maryland Crime Spree: Police Burglar Crashes Chick-fil-A Car Week After Arrest In Similar Maryland Crime Spree: Police
Burglar Crashes Chick-fil-A Car Week After Arrest In Similar Maryland Crime Spree: Police A teenage burglar out on bond continued his streak of crimes after stealing and crashing a delivery vehicle in Montgomery County, authorities say. Curtis Gipson, 18, was arrested after crashing a Chick-Fil-A deilvery vehicle that he stole shortly before 7:30 a.m., near the area of University Boulevard Wednesday, July 6.  Gipson and the two other occupants of the stolen car tried to flee the scene before being apprehended and taken to a hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Surveillance footage of the Chick-Fil-A on Fenton St. and determined that Gipson forcibly ente…
GOTCHA! Arrests Made In Shooting Of Rapper 'Lil TJay' During Edgewater Robbery GOTCHA! Arrests Made In Shooting Of Rapper 'Lil TJay' During Edgewater Robbery
Gotcha! Arrests Made In Shooting Of Rapper 'Lil TJay' During Edgewater Robbery UPDATE: An ex-con from the Bronx shot rapper “Lil TJay” and a companion during a robbery attempt in Edgewater, authorities said. Mohamed Konate, 27, was being held Wednesday evening pending extradition to Bergen County to face charges that include attempted murder, armed robbery and weapons charges, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced shortly before 8 p.m. Konate shot Tione Jayden "Lil Tjay" Merritt, 21, of the Bronx multiple times, leaving him with life-threatening injuries, and wounded Antoine Boyd, 22, also of the Bronx, at the Promenade a short distance south of the George …
Stratford Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Near Chipotle Stratford Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Near Chipotle
Stratford Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Near Chipotle A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a burrito bowl in the face of a police officer while resisting arrest outside a restaurant in Connecticut. The incident took place in New Haven County around 3:15 p.m., Friday, April 15, in Milford. Milford police responded to the parking area of the Chipotle restaurant located at 1201 Boston Post Road, after receiving a complaint of a woman, identified as Jazmin McGhee, age 36, of Stratford, threatening to rob a woman in the parking lot after she declined to give her money, said Officer Paige Bodnar, of the Milford Police. When officers …
Man Wanted In Bergenfield Domestic Incident Captured In Closter Man Wanted In Bergenfield Domestic Incident Captured In Closter
Man Wanted In Bergenfield Domestic Incident Captured In Closter SWAT team members and Bergenfield police captured a 21-year-old man with a recent domestic violence history following what authorities said was another incident. Daniel Moncion-Ortega, 21, remained held in the Bergen County Jail on Monday, March 28, following the alleged assault the night before. A Bergen County Regional SWAT team was summoned to a home off South Washington Avenue around 9:30 p.m., responders said. Local EMS members were put on standby. Moncion-Ortega wasn't there, though. A short time later, Moncion-Ortega was seized by the tactical team and borough police in front of t…
Another Drive-Thru Chipotle Opens In North Jersey Another Drive-Thru Chipotle Opens In North Jersey
Another Drive-Thru Chipotle Opens In North Jersey Another drive-thru Chipotle restaurant has opened its doors in North Jersey. The new location — complete with a drive-thru Chipotlane — opened Dec. 30 at 287 Rt. 202 in Flemington. The fast-casual Mexican eatery is open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Chipotle planned to add drive-thru lanes to approximately 160 of its new restaurants built in 2020, DailyVoice.com reported. Meanwhile, the new store is looking for crew members. Click here to learn more. Scroll down to view additional photos of the new store. Chipotle, 287 Rt. 202, Flemington, NJ 08822 *Photos courtesy of Dave Norton, …
Mexican Restaurant Worker Reported Hurt In South Jersey Chemical Spill, Reports Say Mexican Restaurant Worker Reported Hurt In South Jersey Chemical Spill, Reports Say
Mexican Restaurant Worker Reported Hurt In South Jersey Chemical Spill, Reports Say Police, firefighters and EMS crews were called to a Mexican restaurant on a report of a chemical spill in Atlantic County. EMS crews were called for one employee reportedly exposed to an unspecified chemical according to an 8 p.m. Sunday night report. The hazmat incident was reported about 8 p.m. at a Chipotle restaurant 6813 Tilton Road in Egg Harbor Township, initial reports said. No other details including the type of chemical and the extent of the employee's apparent injuries were not immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
'Give Me My Food:' Woman With Gun Threatens Philly Chipotle Workers Closing Early 'Give Me My Food:' Woman With Gun Threatens Philly Chipotle Workers Closing Early
'Give Me My Food:' Woman With Gun Threatens Philly Chipotle Workers Closing Early Philadelphia police are searching for an armed woman caught on surveillance video threatening Chipotle workers, authorities said. The incident unfolded on Sept. 18  around 5 p.m. when a manager at the Cottman Avenue store instructed a cashier to close the store to customers due to a staffing shortage.  The cashier told the waiting customers they had to order their food online. The woman took the gun out of her bag and asked to speak to a manager, Philadelphia police said. She told the worker if someone didn't make her food, that she would be back and there would be a problem,…
Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says
Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says Customers of a popular burger chain can expect to pay a bit more for their orders, as the company is planning to increase its prices soon.  Shake Shack CFO Katherine Fogertey said customers will have to pay as much as 3% to 3.5 percent more, a higher increase than previous years, according to Eat This, Not That.  The site said the price is expected to change at the end of 2021, and another increase might take place in 2022. The decision was reportedly made to offset the costs of commodities and labor that have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other businesses, such as Chipotl…
Police: Driver Crashes Stolen SUV On Route 17 During Paramus Pursuit Police: Driver Crashes Stolen SUV On Route 17 During Paramus Pursuit
Police: Driver Crashes Stolen SUV On Route 17 During Paramus Pursuit A police chase ended when the driver crashed a stolen SUV into a utility pole on Route 17 in Paramus before dawn Monday, authorities said. Officer Nicholas Tanelli began pursuing the 2018 Audi SQ5 after it sped past him on the southbound highway shortly before 1:30 a.m., Ehrenberg said. The driver -- identified as Terrence T. Smith, 19, of Newark -- was wearing a ski mask, adding that he and a passenger wore black gloves. Smith made a hard turn into the exit between the Marshalls and Chipotle before barreling back onto the highway, he said. Tanelli was joined by Sgt. Sean Nutland and Offi…