Chipotle has become one of the more popular fast-casual restaurants in America in the past few years. As they say, though, heavy is the head that wears the crown.
The foods that are a major staple in their restaurants are seeing an increase across the board, and the CFO of Chipotle is warning consumers that they will likely see Chipotle’s prices increasing in the near future.
The main culprits of the possible future increase are avocados, queso and sour cream. The prices of these raw foods have gone up significantly, making the window for profit for Chipotle shrink more and more each day.
Chipotle’s new Chief Financial Officer, Adam Rymer, is toiling around under the hood trying to see ways to increase profit but not lose loyal customers.
Rymer believes that people who are loyal to Chipotle and know what they are going to get before they even order will not flinch at a modest price increase.
Rymer is correct so far in that assumption, as they have had at least six price increases over the last four years or so, and their revenue continues to soar. Although the chain doesn’t know when the price increases will happen, they are likely to just put them into play under the radar.
Chipotle has gone viral many times for various reasons. Whether it is a hack to get you more food when you order or a bunch of people complaining about the portion sizes as of late, there has been no shortage of news cycle inclusions when it comes to the Mexican grill.
Of all of the side hustles country artists could partake in, opening a bar or restaurant is the most fitting — and very common. After all, many of these stars got their start on a barstool, tip jar nearby, playing their music for anyone who would listen.
These places feel like home for many of these singers. Over the years, several artists have gotten into the bar or restaurant game, and for a select few, brands have turned into franchises with several locations and/or concepts — we’re looking at you, Jimmy Buffett!
Let’s take a look at the country star food and entertainment venues that have opened over the years.
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Kenny Chesney has sold his 4-bedroom, 9-bathroom, 12,599-square-foot hilltop estate in Tennessee for $11.5 million, and pictures show an opulent Mediterranean villa that is lavish even by the standards of other celebrity mansions.
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Kenny Rogers’ 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 6,9991-square-foot mansion in the high-dollar area of Buckhead in Atlanta was absolutely spectacular. Highlights include a striking two-story entryway and sweeping staircase leading to very formal living and dining rooms. There is also a large eat-in kitchen with booth seating, and the great room features a 20-foot ceiling.
Other amenities include a massive upstairs master suite that includes its own fireplace, separate sitting room, luxurious bathroom and a massive walk-in closet. The luxurious home also features guest suites, a screening room, a full-sized bar, a game room and more. Ornate arched doors, oversized windows throughout and stunning trims, light fixtures and ceilings add to the luxurious feel of the stately home, which Rogers listed for $4,495,000 in 2019.
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