Chipotle
Mentioned in 49 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Chipotle A fast-casual restaurant chain frequently cited in business and consumer economy discussions as a barometer of broader economic trends, including quality concerns, pricing strategies, and consumer spending pullback. Podcasts reference the company across financial analysis, competitive positioning within the QSR sector, operational challenges, and marketing initiatives including protein-focused messaging and promotional campaigns. The chain also serves as a cultural touchstone for meal affordability and dining habits among various audiences.
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Episode Mentions
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 15, 2026
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“Used as example of dramatic food inflation, with bowls now $14-$18 compared to historical $8 prices from college era”
Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update · Apr 12, 2026
FULL SHOW: Mom’s Night Out Date, Brooke’s Family Secret + Alexis’ Boozy Mexico Lesson (4/8/26)
“Mentioned as source of tortilla chips that Brooke steals from coworker Ashley's orders”
Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Intel, Starbucks, Disney, & Nike: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 4-9-26
“Referenced as previous employer of Starbucks' current CEO who is driving company turnaround”
Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark · Apr 10, 2026
The Biohacker’s Guide To Sleep, Nicotine, & Weight Loss | Dave Asprey
“Used as example of seed oil and oxalate-heavy diet causing poor health outcomes”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Apr 9, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 4/9/26
“Fast casual restaurant well-positioned for protein-focused consumer trends driven by GLP-1 adoption”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 8, 2026
FULL SHOW: Mom’s Night Out Date, Brooke’s Family Secret + Alexis’ Boozy Mexico Lesson (4/8/26)
“Mentioned as source of tortilla chips that Brooke steals from coworkers' orders”
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Apr 8, 2026
A Tradition Unlike Any Other
“Fast-casual restaurant chain; setting for anecdote about friend pulling hunting knife”
Brooke and Jeffrey · Apr 8, 2026
Shock Collar Question of the Day (4/8/26)
“Mentioned as reference point when discussing food preferences and snacking habits during the show”
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Apr 8, 2026
Dunkin' vs. Starbucks
“Referenced as revolutionary chain that changed fast-casual dining but now perceived as outdated”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 7, 2026
Full Show 4-7-26
“Discussed extensively regarding service quality issues including out-of-stock items and inconsistent experiences”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 7, 2026
Is Anna Being a Karen for Constantly Complaining?
“Multiple callers reported recurring service failures at Detroit-area locations including missing items, inventory issues, and poor shift management”
Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans · Apr 1, 2026
How to Lower Debt Payments, Stick to Your Budget, and Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck with Coach Michelle | 547
“Mentioned as example of high-cost eating out option that clients replaced with Costco alternatives”
Handsome · Mar 24, 2026
Pete Holmes asks about inexplicable inexperiences
“Fast food chain mentioned negatively by May Martin as having ethical concerns despite being vegan-friendly option”
ImpactAlpha Podcasts · Mar 19, 2026
Buying back the block with Lyneir Richardson
“Restaurant chain mentioned by young investor asking about tenant mix possibilities”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Mar 18, 2026
What Businesses Get COMPLETELY Wrong About "AI Employees"
“Restaurant chain using Claude AI that users exploit for free AI assistance”
Adam Carolla Show · Mar 17, 2026
Dan Abrams: Why People Hate Cops & What the Media Gets Wrong
“Used as example of street vendor business model in Los Angeles”
A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for Founders · Mar 16, 2026
He moved to the US with nothing. Now he does $750M ARR. | Mateo Marietti, Founder of CookUnity
“Used as example of vertically integrated food business model versus marketplace approach”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 9, 2026
3/6/26 He Got Kicked in the Pelotas 🍆 | Brown Bag Mornings
“Running Friday the 13th promotion offering buy-one-get-one-free burritos for tattooed customers 3-4 PM”
Odd Lots · Feb 28, 2026
James van Geelen on His Viral AI Doom Scenario
“Used as example in agentic commerce scenario where AI agents optimize for lowest price across delivery platforms”
Marketplace · Feb 27, 2026
Fast-casual meal deals are upon us
“Expected to adopt value pricing strategy similar to Panera as value wars expand”
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer · Feb 27, 2026
Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 2/26/26
“QSR company facing operational challenges with inconsistent customer experience and declining comp sales”
Brock and Salk · Feb 26, 2026
Hour 4: Mariners Pitcher Bryce Miller on His Preparation Process on a Day He Pitches
“Miller discussed his regular meal order as part of his nutritional routine for weight gain”
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · Feb 26, 2026
AI predicts the Iranian war
“Example restaurant chain using mystery dining for service quality evaluation”
Marketplace · Feb 25, 2026
Expect and you shall recieve
“Fast-casual competitor to Cava, mentioned in context of restaurant industry stock performance.”
Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 25, 2026
Expect and you shall recieve
“Competitor to Cava in fast casual segment, gained 2.8% in stock price on the day of episode.”
Motley Fool Money · Feb 25, 2026
Who Pays for PayPal?
“Referenced as comparison point for Cava's expansion potential; Cava could 10x locations before matching Chipotle”
Fell Into Food · Feb 23, 2026
MARIO GOMEZ-HALL: ZEST / DEATH OF THE 1 STAR REVIEW / LYFT TO LUNCH
“Example chain restaurant that Zest removes from social feeds because it's universally known and provides no discovery value”
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth · Feb 23, 2026
2800: They Flipped the Food Pyramid! (Comparing the New vs. the Old Food Pyramid)
“Marketing high-protein meal options in commercials, exemplifying mainstream QSR adoption of protein-first messaging”
American Potential · Feb 19, 2026
50 Stars, 50 Stories: Oregon, Massachusetts & Arizona with Ross Connolly and Stephen Shadegg
“Restaurant chain mentioned as occupying the building in Boston where Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 11, 2026
#4661 Paws, But Do Not Stop
“Fast-casual restaurant where Luke resists joining loyalty program despite regular visits”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 11, 2026
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD (WEDS): Baby Saved From A Burning Apartment
“Mentioned as dinner option promised to host's son”
The Joe Budden Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
Episode 902 | "The Value In Muting Up"
“CEO revealed company raises prices targeting customers earning $100k+ annually based on demographic data analysis”
TBPN · Feb 11, 2026
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“Discussed quality degradation and employee discount hack using company hat”
The Von Haessler Doctrine · Feb 11, 2026
The Von Haessler Doctrine: S16/EP027 - Red Tuesday
“Host mentioned CEO's dismissive attitude toward customers during Valentine's Day dinner discussion”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 5, 2026
#4657 The Lost Jewels Of Ya Booty
“Andrew discusses visiting a new Chipotle location in Shoreline, Washington and his long-standing burrito order preferences”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 29, 2026
Trump Teams Up with Nicki Minaj, Details on Rep. Omar Incident, Rubio vs Senate Dems: AM Update 1/29
“Announced matching contributions for employees joining Trump Accounts program”
This Week in Startups · Jan 21, 2026
From Blood Transfusions to Burritos, How Zipline is Automating Delivery | E2238
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 21, 2026
Undefeated Indiana, Mendoza's Ceiling, Bills Fire McDermott, Titans Hire Saleh, and Button Down Shirts
“Kurt Cignetti's daily meal choice; discussed as example of decision fatigue reduction strategy used by high-performing leaders”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Jan 19, 2026
Jaspreet Singh: Why Most People Stay Broke (Follow THIS 7-Step System to FINALLY Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck!)
“Used as example of how money flows to investors/owners rather than consumers or employees when purchasing products”
The Matt Walsh Show · Dec 30, 2025
I Said Everything Sucks Now And These Viewer Comments Prove It
“Referenced for requiring online app ordering instead of accepting in-person orders during COVID lockdowns”
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello · Dec 5, 2025
Save Smarter, Live Richer: Practical Investment Tips with Financial Expert David Bach
“Recent earnings cited as evidence of inflation impact on consumer spending ($27 burrito and coke example)”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · Dec 2, 2025
Wendy's "Vanilla" Shakeup: Let's Get Bolder & Back on Top
“QSR competitor closest to ethical sourcing and supply chain transparency; benchmark for CSR positioning”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Nov 7, 2025
Does OpenAI Need a Bailout? Mamdani Wins, Socialism Rising, Filibuster Nuclear Option
“Cited as example of consumer pullback and two-tier economy weakness in earnings”
The Money Mondays · Oct 27, 2025
Why So Many Millionaire Athletes Lose Everything (and How to Avoid It) 🏋️♂️ EP145
“Example brand used to illustrate triple net real estate investment opportunities for athletes and investors.”
2 Addicts & A Moron · Oct 9, 2025
EP 73: From Addiction To Entrepreneur: Tyler Walker
“Restaurant chain mentioned as example of modern app-based ordering and loyalty programs affecting spending habits”
Maintenance Phase · Sep 25, 2025
The Food Babe
“Included in Food Babe's list of targeted corporations for ingredient-focused campaigns”
We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · Sep 16, 2025
Beyond Meat & the Future of Plant-Based Food
“Competitor offering plant-based options (Sofrito) as alternative to Beyond partnerships”
The Money Mondays · Aug 25, 2025
"Podcasting is the ULTIMATE Networking Tool" - Sean Kelly 📡
“Referenced as example of large-scale restaurant operation that could be modeled for free grocery store chain expansion”
Reply All · Jun 23, 2022
#189 Goodbye All
“Restaurant mentioned as affordable meal option during Alex Goldman's early unpaid radio internship”