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Chipotle hikes same-store sales forecast as diners return for burrito bowls
Traffic improved in every month of the quarter, and the rewards program relaunch helped boost sign-ups and support same-store sales expectations, the company said.
- On Thursday, July 30, 2026, the company reported a rebound in customer traffic and stronger same-store sales as it prepared to release its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026.
- Shares of the company have fallen more than 7% this year, dragging its market value down to roughly $44 billion.
- Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG project same-store sales growth of 1.4% for the quarter, despite spiking gas prices and other pressures on consumer budgets.
- International expansion remains a key strategic focus, with the company opening its first restaurant in Mexico on July 16, 2026, to drive traffic beyond its core domestic market.
- The Chief Financial Officer cautioned that the outlook remains "conservative," citing unpredictable consumer trends and uncertain demand that require the chain to restore investor confidence.
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