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Chipotle is 're-emphasizing generous portions' after social-media complaints
A customer pays for their food at a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant in Austin, Texas. Chipotle says its portion sizes have not shrunk, despite complaints shared on social media.
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No, Chipotle’s servings have not shrunk as TikTokkers have suggested. But yes, Chipotle is reminding its workers to give customers big scoops.
That’s how the chain’s CEO began his address to shareholders on Wednesday, referring to “portion concerns” from a recent swirl of videos and Reddit posts that allege that Chipotle workers are skimping on fillings for its normally hefty burritos and bowls.
“There was never a directive to provide less to our customers,” Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol told investors in prepared remarks. “With that said, getting the feedback caused us to relook at our execution across our entire system with the intention to always serve our guests delicious, fresh custom burritos and bowls with generous portions.”
Chipotle has assessed its 3,500 restaurants to focus on those where consumer services delivered “outlier portion scores,” Niccol said. The company is bringing more “training and coaching” to those locations to make sure its bowls and burritos are consistently correct in size.
“We have also leaned in and re-emphasized generous portions across all of our restaurants, as it is a core brand equity of Chipotle,” he said. “It always has been, and it always will be.”
This comes a month after the CEO drew side-eyes for his earlier attempt to address the smaller-portion accusations, in which he denied the idea but also suggested that people could get “a little more rice or … a little more pico” with a slight nod and a knowing look at the worker fixing the meal.
Overall, the company on Wednesday reported an 11% increase in sales during the latest quarter, with higher profits attributed to stores running faster and more efficiently plus the popularity of its limited-time chicken al pastor.
The chain had raised prices in recent years, and executives on Wednesday said they have “no plans” for further hikes this year.
The level of elite high school football played in the Austin area has always been solid, if not spectacular. While perennial powerhouses Westlake and Lake Travis have continually cranked out top high school prospects, other programs have tended to wax and wane, leaving the Central Texas hub behind other prospect rich markets like Dallas and Houston (and often nearby San Antonio as well).
For a school with the drawing power of Texas, that isn’t a major hindrance. Still, as the Longhorns have resurrected national hopes and dreams, that rise has coincided with a new influx of talent from the school’s backyard, with a number of contributors from the Austin area now dotting the team’s roster.
That critical mass in turn could lend the field a very Austin flavor this fall, with at least one potential defensive backfield formation comprised of three of five members who hail from Texas’ capital city.
Here’s how that setup might look, as broken down by On3 Sports’ Inside Texas:
Boundary corner: Malik Muhammad
Boundary safety: Michael Taaffe
Field safety: Andrew Mukuba
Star: Jahdae Barron
Field corner: Gavin Holmes
The three middle contributors in that set up are all Austin natives. Taaffe starred at aforementioned Westlake before joining Texas in a preferred walk-on role (and later playing a key role in the recruitment of quarterback Arch Manning). Jahdae Barron has been one of Texas’ most stalwart leaders since joining from Pflugerville Connally, where he was a standout star on a middling team. And Mukuba is Texas’ most recent Austin (re)addition, transferring back home after three years at Clemson following a standout career at Austin LBJ.
The trio make for a unique feel for Longhorns, with all members of the trio expected to contribute to Texas’ defense extensively, whether together or separately. For some hometown fans, the ability to integrate that much hometown flavor on a team expected to contend for everything in the year ahead could make the chase all the more exciting and impactful.
Austin, TX – Heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecasted for South-Central Texas through this weekend, bringing below-normal temperatures and potential flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) Austin-San Antonio office has issued alerts for the area, with scattered storms and locally heavy rainfall expected to persist.
According to the NWS, rounds of showers and storms will continue through Monday, affecting areas including Austin, San Antonio, and surrounding cities. Thursday through Sunday will see temperatures in the mid to upper 80s, with overnight lows in the low to mid 70s. Thunderstorms are expected to be most intense on Thursday and Friday, with a 55% and 45% chance of rain, respectively.
The weather hazards associated with these storms include heavy rainfall, which may lead to localized flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Residents are advised to stay alert for potential flash floods and to avoid driving through flooded roadways.
The forecast suggests a slight easing of conditions by Monday, with isolated showers and storms mainly affecting the Coastal Plains. Highs on Monday are projected to reach the low 90s, with minimal impacts expected.
AUSTIN, Texas – President Joe Biden will travel to Austin on Monday after rescheduling due to the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump.
President Biden will be visiting Austin to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act during a visit to the LBJ Presidential Library on Monday, July 29.
He is set to deliver a keynote address.
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The Travis County Democratic Party is all in on the big pivot to Kamala Harris in the race to the White House. But, some voters are still expressing doubt the move will prevent chaos at the Democratic Convention next month
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President Biden recently announced he is dropping out of the 2024 Presidential Election. Shortly after, he endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris.
Biden is expected to address the nation on Wednesday, July 24, for the first time since announcing his decision to end his reelection bid.
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