In 1992, Steve Ells was a classically trained chef working in a high-end restaurant in San Francisco. But after eating a burrito at a local taqueria, he got an idea: to sell burritos and earn enough money to open his own gourmet restaurant. The first Chipotle opened in Denver the following year. Bringing his culinary training to taqueria-style service, Steve ... Show More
Apr 2021
Chipotle: Simplicity as the Recipe for Success - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 02]
Today we will be diving into Chipotle, the fast-casual food chain known for its burritos. It was started in 1993 by Steve Els, an entrepreneur who is actually a classically trained chef and dreamed of opening a fine dining restaurant. He started Chipotle to earn cash for that dre ... Show More
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Nov 2022
Taco Bell vs Chipotle | Taco Talk | 5
<p>Are you Team Taco Bell or Team Chipotle? The two fast food giants are competing for the hearts (and stomachs) of their consumers, as well as the coveted Gen Z market. On today’s show, Mary Meisenzahl, a fast food reporter from Business Insider joins us to weigh in on which bra ... Show More
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Aug 2023
1020: Noah Glass Founder and CEO of Olo
<p>Noah Glass is the Founder & CEO of Olo (NYSE: OLO), a leading open SaaS platform for restaurants. He began working in the foodservice industry twenty years ago, serving as a cashier, server, bartender, and delivery driver. In 2005, Noah founded Olo where his work with mobile o ... Show More
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