It’s back! When you can order Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza again
When you can order Taco Bell's Mexican pizza again (Taco Bell)ORLANDO, Fla. — Taco Bell fans, rejoice. After a two-year absence, the Mexican Pizza returns to menus this month. Originally introduced as the “Pizzazz Pizza” in 1985, the Mexican Pizza consists of two tortillas filled with either beans or ground beef, sauce, cheese, and chopped tomatoes. Read: See where visitors pay the most to stay in local AirbnbsFans will be able to order the Mexican Pizza beginning May 19. When you can order Taco Bell's Mexican pizza again (Taco Bell)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comNew Chipotle with drive-thru pick-up lane opens in Seminole County
CASSELBERRY, Fla. — Starting Tuesday, you can get your Chipotle fix without ever leaving your car. The chain’s new location in Casselberry will feature a “Chipotlane” where customers can pick up their digital orders through a drive-thru lane. The restaurant is located at 1389 State Road 436 and is open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.Two Chipotle locations in Osceola County already offer the “Chipotlane” service, including one in Kissimmee and one in Poinciana. The location near East Colonial and Rouse Road in east Orange County also offers the service. READ: Chipotle to open drive-thru concept in Seminole CountyClick here to find your closest Chipotlane.
wftv.comCinco de Mayo 2022: 5 places to get food, drink deals
Cinco de Mayo 2022: 5 places to get food, drink deals Stock photo of a margarita. Many restaurants are offering freebies and discounts in honor of Cinco de Mayo. (Bob Muschitz/Getty Images)Want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tasty food and drinks but need to stick to a budget? On Thursday, participating locations are offering $5 deals on drinks, including select draft imports and the Presidente, Cheers to Patrón, Cuervo Blue and Frose margaritas. Patrons can get a Grande House ‘Rita for $5 at participating locations Thursday.
wftv.comUnhappy Halloween: Gaming platform Roblox crashes
To the dismay of millions of children -- and the parents trying to keep them busy and cope with their anguish -- the popular gaming platform Roblox crashed Friday, and the company was still trying to restore service Saturday. “The scariest part of Halloween this year is Roblox being down,’’ lamented Twitter user @NikilisRBX. In a statement Friday on social media, San Mateo, California-based Roblox apologized and said it was “still making progress’’ on the outage. For its part, Chipotle tweeted: “Miss u Roblox.’’On the Roblox platform, players can create their own games and play with other users. The most popular game on Roblox, according to Backlinko, is “Adopt Me!’’ -- which allows users to raise digital pets.
wftv.com‘Give me my food’: Philadelphia woman pulls gun while in line at Chipotle
Woman pulls gun: A woman at a Chipotle restaurant in Philadelphia pulled a gun on an employee and demanded that the employee "give me food." The woman, who was accompanied by an unidentified man, pulled out a gun and asked to speak to a manager, police said. According to surveillance footage, the woman took a gun out of her purse and told the employee there would be a problem if her food was not prepared, WPVI reported. An employee did fill the woman’s order, and she displayed the gun and stated that “somebody (had) better give me my food,” the television station reported. “It’s going to take a little longer to get your fast food,” Philadelphia police Lt. Dennis Rosenbaum told WPVI.
wftv.comChipotle manager throws scissors at customer during dispute over order
Chipotle manager throws scissors at customer during dispute over order FILE PHOTO: A dispute over a delayed order at a Baltimore Chipotle led to a manager throwing a pair of scissors at a customer. (Jon Schulte/Getty Images)BALTIMORE — A dispute over a delayed order at a Baltimore Chipotle led to a manager throwing a pair of scissors at a customer. Other employees said in the video that she is the store manager. “You can call whoever you want, (expletive),” the woman said in the video before throwing a pair of scissors at Evans. A person claiming to be the manager at a Chipotle in Baltimore now faces aggravated assault charges after apparently throwing scissors at a man complaining about a delay in his order.https://t.co/ezdpkMC2Ah — FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) August 15, 2021©2021 Cox Media Group
wftv.comBurrito economics: Republican claims about price rises are so much hot air
Covid unemployment payments have not caused a labor shortage – Chipotle simply chose not to chop executive pay A burrito being made. Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock House Republicans are blaming Democrats for the rise in Chipotle burrito prices. You heard me right. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued a statement on Wednesday claiming that Chipotle’s recent decision to raise prices on their burritos and other menu products by about 4% was caused by Democrats. “Democrats’ so
news.yahoo.comChipotle raises prices to cover higher wages
Prices going up FILE PHOTO: Chipotle is raising prices on its products to offset paying employees more. (Michael M Santiago/GettyImages/Getty Images)The cost of doing business is being passed on to the customers of Chipotle. >> Read more trending newsThe Mexican grill is among businesses like Starbucks and McDonald’s that are raising wages to get new workers and to keep current staffing, NBC News reported. Chipotle announced last month that it would be raising wages to an average of $15 an hour by the end of this month. Now company executives announced during the Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference that the cost of higher wages will mean an increase in prices at the register.
wftv.comMcDonald's raising US workers' pay in company-owned stores
McDonald’s is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market. The fast food giant is the latest restaurant chain to announce pay raises. Chipotle said Monday it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June. Amazon, Costco and other big companies have also announced pay raises in recent weeks. The vast majority of McDonald’s nearly 14,000 U.S. stores are owned by franchisees, who set pay in their own restaurants.
wftv.comChipotle raises average wage to $15 an hour in effort to hire 20,000 workers
Chipotle raises average wage to $15 an hour in effort to hire 20,000 workers FILE PHOTO: Burrito maker Chipotle is hiring 20,000 workers for peak season in an effort to staff 200 new restaurants it plans to open this year, the company said. (hapabapa/Getty Images)Burrito maker Chipotle is hiring 20,000 workers for peak season in an effort to staff 200 new restaurants it plans to open this year, the company said. >> Read more trending newsIn an already tough hiring market, Chipotle plans to raise wages to an average of $15 an hour by the end of June. The raises will increase the average hourly wage by $2 an hour. Chipotle joins other fast food restaurants looking to increase staff as dining rooms start to open across the country.
wftv.comCava looks to convert Zoe's restaurants as it sets its sights on growth in suburbia
The restaurant's parent, Cava Group, acquired Zoe's Kitchen in late 2018, taking the company private. Last year, the Washington, D.C.-based company did seven conversions of Zoe's locations and there are 12 in development for 2021. "We see the ability to unlock significant revenue growth in Zoe's real estate when we convert it to a Cava location," CEO Brett Schulman told CNBC. As a privately held company, Cava does not publicly report its annual revenue. Shack Shack recently said in its earnings report that suburban Shacks were performing better than those located in cities.
cnbc.comAs entertainment and leisure stocks hit records, trader says one name is best in breed
The PEJ entertainment and leisure ETF, which holds Disney, Airbnb and Live Nation, hit a record high on Thursday for the third day in a row. One of the high flyers has been AMC Entertainment, buoyed by interest from retail and Reddit investors. Danielle Shay, director of options at Simpler Trading, said it would be wise to wait on some of the names. Stocks in that area stand to benefit from that for quite a while more," he said during the same segment. To Chiavarone's point, Shay says another stock, Airbnb, could benefit from consumers' desire to travel.
cnbc.comSuper Bowl 2021 ads: Here are the leaked commercials
Some long-time advertisers are opting out of the this year's Super Bowl LV, including veteran players like Coke and Pepsi. A memorable Super Bowl ad can be worth far more than the investment in airtime, which this year stands at $5.5 million for a 30-second spot. "What you saw and what the brand intended are two different things," Rucker said of Super Bowl ads that misfire. She pointed to Chipotle, which is running its first Super Bowl ad this year. While DoorDash hasn't officially pre-released the Super Bowl ad, it's provided sneak peeks through teasers that feature Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster (who gobbles cookies ordered from DoorDash, naturally) and Super Grover.
cbsnews.comSuper Bowl 2021 ads: Here are the leaked commercials
Some long-time advertisers are opting out of the this year's Super Bowl LV, including veteran players like Coke and Pepsi. A memorable Super Bowl ad can be worth far more than the investment in airtime, which this year stands at $5.5 million for a 30-second spot. "What you saw and what the brand intended are two different things," Rucker said of Super Bowl ads that misfire. She pointed to Chipotle, which is running its first Super Bowl ad this year. While DoorDash hasn't officially pre-released the Super Bowl ad, it's provided sneak peeks through teasers that feature Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster (who gobbles cookies ordered from DoorDash, naturally) and Super Grover.
cbsnews.comSuper Bowl 2021 ads: Here are the leaked commercials
Some long-time advertisers are opting out of the this year's Super Bowl LV, including veteran players like Coke and Pepsi. A memorable Super Bowl ad can be worth far more than the investment in airtime, which this year stands at $5.5 million for a 30-second spot. "What you saw and what the brand intended are two different things," Rucker said of Super Bowl ads that misfire. She pointed to Chipotle, which is running its first Super Bowl ad this year. While DoorDash hasn't officially pre-released the Super Bowl ad, it's provided sneak peeks through teasers that feature Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster (who gobbles cookies ordered from DoorDash, naturally) and Super Grover.
cbsnews.comSuper Bowl 2021 ads: Here are the leaked commercials
Some long-time advertisers are opting out of the this year's Super Bowl LV, including veteran players like Coke and Pepsi. A memorable Super Bowl ad can be worth far more than the investment in airtime, which this year stands at $5.5 million for a 30-second spot. "What you saw and what the brand intended are two different things," Rucker said of Super Bowl ads that misfire. She pointed to Chipotle, which is running its first Super Bowl ad this year. The company said it's also donating $1 for every order starting on Super Bowl Sunday to Sesame Workshop, with donations topping out at $1 million.
cbsnews.comSuper Bowl 2021 ads: Here are the leaked commercials
Some long-time advertisers are opting out of the this year's Super Bowl LV, including veteran players like Coke and Pepsi. A memorable Super Bowl ad can be worth far more than the investment in airtime, which this year stands at $5.5 million for a 30-second spot. "What you saw and what the brand intended are two different things," Rucker said of Super Bowl ads that misfire. She pointed to Chipotle, which is running its first Super Bowl ad this year. The company said it's also donating $1 for every order starting on Super Bowl Sunday to Sesame Workshop, with donations topping out at $1 million.
cbsnews.comChipotle hits a record high ahead of earnings, but trader prefers a different restaurant chain stock
The stock rallied more than 1% on Tuesday, adding to a 77% gain over the past 12 months. Menu innovation, a strong digital platform and an affordable price point are setting the company up for a solid quarter. Chipotle trades at 69 times forward earnings. I think that's the big fly in the ointment," Sanchez said during the same interview. To leverage those trends, he prefers a different restaurant chain to Chipotle.
cnbc.comRestaurants push for more access to Covid vaccine, but unlikely to force workers to receive it
As the Covid vaccine rollout gains steam nationwide, restaurants are weighing options to encourage workers to get the vaccine. The National Restaurant Association requested priority for those who work in foodservice after first responders and the most vulnerable. "The Association continues to engage with the Administration on vaccine distribution planning and the State Restaurant Associations are working to ensure restaurant workers continue to be considered essential to food security and are prioritized in their state vaccine rollout plans." Starbucks lends logistical supportStarbucks last week announced a partnership with its home state of Washington to speed up its vaccine rollout. Chipotle says it will strongly encourage vaccinations by providing workers with resources and access, and Yum!
cnbc.comShopify is rushing to prepare big retailers, restaurants and grocers for the post-Thanksgiving boom
Chris Wattie | ReutersA typical holiday season for Shopify involves working with hundreds of thousands of small online retailers to help them prepare for the annual shopping rush. Harley Finkelstein, Shopify's president, said the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the transition by a decade, and that many of the trends are here to stay. Subscriptions for Shopify's product suite start at $29 a month for small retailers and $2,000 a month for Shopify Plus, its enterprise offering. Finkelstein said that Shopify Plus was the company's fastest-growing segment in the third quarter in terms of gross merchandise volume. Beyond Meat and Pressed Juicery are among the brands to join Shopify Plus, which now has a couple thousand customers, Finkelstein said.
cnbc.comJim Cramer names 9 stocks to watch amid election results, rising cases
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday laid out nine stock plays that could thrive no matter which candidate wins Tuesday's presidential election. "All of these names would work under both candidates," the "Mad Money" host said. "They're Covid winners and Covid will be with us regardless of who wins tomorrow." It's all delivery" or takeout, Cramer said. Estee Lauder"Estee Lauder' is surprisingly essential right now because masks give so many people acne," Cramer said.
cnbc.comChipotle earnings are out: One trader's lingering concern about the soaring stock
That question was key heading into the fast-casual restaurant operator's third-quarter earnings report, out Wednesday after the bell. Chipotle's stock fell 6% after hours in response to the results despite a top- and bottom-line beat as delivery growth kept a lid on profits. And finally, they're able to sustain earnings growth. Plus, if consumers maintain their health-consciousness, Chipotle "fit[s] right into that picture," Bapis said. "It's kind of reinvented itself after that 2016 E. Coli scandal," he said in the same "Trading Nation" interview.
cnbc.comLake Mary mom channeled pregnancy cravings in Chipotle photo shoot
LAKE MARY, Florida – Jordan-Leigh Beal knew just where to take her maternity photos. She and her photographer teamed up for the photo shoot at a Chipotle restaurant in Lake Mary, FL on June 7. Beal says she suffers from hyperemesis gravidarum, a pregnancy condition that makes it hard to keep food down. She says Chipotle has been her "safe food" throughout her pregnancy. "It has been my saving grace and I couldn’t think of a better place to do my photos," Beal says.
Stocks of 'good corporate citizens' such as Chipotle, Netflix are thriving, Jim Cramer says
Chipotle and Netflix are doing good deeds for their workforce and business contributors, moves that are creating more value for the companies, CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday. "The stocks of good corporate citizens are thriving here." "In a very tough environment, companies with ingenuous leadership with a heart are doing well by doing good," he said after reviewing their recent earnings reports. "Chipotle paid millions in bonuses to reward workers for ... showing up during the Covid era," Cramer said. As for Netflix, the streaming giant on Tuesday reported a mixed quarterly report alongside a large surge in new subscribers.
cnbc.com'We are all Bailey': Elizabeth Warren's dog goes viral after stealing a burrito
It wasn't long after that her dog, Bailey, started trending on Twitter for "stealing" somebody's burrito and rallying social media users to his defense. Gabrielle Farrell, a press secretary on Warren's campaign tweeted, "Bailey legit just swiped someones burrito," with a video of people, including the senator's husband, Bruce, trying to wrestle the burrito out of Bailey's mouth. How Joe Biden won Texas: Late deciders, black voters fueled the come-from-behind victoryAnother Warren staffer tweeted that "The vibe is: Bailey Warren running freely around Warren HQ." Bailey Warren was trending soon after. Though Warren will not be competing for the Democratic nomination any longer, Twitter users were quick to show her doggo some love online.
ocala.com'We are all Bailey': Elizabeth Warren's dog goes viral after stealing a burrito
It wasn't long after that her dog, Bailey, started trending on Twitter for "stealing" somebody's burrito and rallying social media users to his defense. Gabrielle Farrell, a press secretary on Warren's campaign tweeted, "Bailey legit just swiped someones burrito," with a video of people, including the senator's husband, Bruce, trying to wrestle the burrito out of Bailey's mouth. How Joe Biden won Texas: Late deciders, black voters fueled the come-from-behind victoryAnother Warren staffer tweeted that "The vibe is: Bailey Warren running freely around Warren HQ." Bailey Warren was trending soon after. Though Warren will not be competing for the Democratic nomination any longer, Twitter users were quick to show her doggo some love online.
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