[DallasBiff]

Really Forbes, I knew Chipotle was a ripoff some 20 years ago Forbes.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

No joke Chipotle is only for expense account lunches.

[Paladin2]

“...households earning under $100,000...”

How is it that taking in $100k is poverty?

[MinorityRepublican]

They all suck but they used to be somewhat cheap. Now it’s all expensive.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

You can scarcely get out of a restaurant these days for less than 25 bucks per person, beverage, tax and tip. And that is minimal. By the time you are spending 60 bucks four times a month for a Sunday breakfast, it gets to be an expensive item.

[iamgalt]

Under 100,000 is lower income? That is a ridiculous stretch to make a “news” story.

[Migraine]

I like Chipotle. I get three square meals out of one bowl that costs $10.

[Truthsearcher]

The problem is prices at those places have skyrocketed, it used to be that fast casual is $10-$12, now it’s $15-$20. Which is a bit much for what they offer.

[Tax-chick]

We have food at home. I told you to pack a lunch if you expected anything to eat before we got home.

[metmom]

Somehow *lower income* and *under $100,000* does not compute.

[Tommy Revolts]

I make far more and I don't eat out. But then again, I'm a very good cook.

Learn to cook.

[Theoria]

Chipotle is going down the road of Quiznos.

[T-Bird45]

Proud to say I’ve never darkened the door of a Chipotle but I can’t say that about Cava. Good flavor & spice plus some heat and their pita chips are great. As with most places, their best margin is on the drinks so I know I should choose water to keep the cost down. Tough to not choose iced tea (unsweetened), though.

[PAR35]

They are overpriced for what they deliver. For not much more, I can get someone to bring me my food.

And the ‘be your own waiter’ restaurants are fishing for 20% tips these days.

I was paying at one cash register, and the pre-loaded tip options were for 20% - 25% - 30% - other. In a restaurant with no waitstaff, only runners.

[meyer]

How are people using welfare at restaurants? That shouldn’t be legal. Basic necessities ONLY, and ONLY for US citizens, and ONLY those truly in need.

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

If we want Tex-Mex fast casual we go to Moe’s over Chipotle. Never heard of anyone dying of e-coli at Moe’s. And it’s generally decent, though no longer inexpensive.

[Albion Wilde]

Given that prices have doubled, tripled, or sometimes even more since the plandemic and bidenflation, is anyone surprised?