Chipotle CEO says company will swallow increase in costs brought on by tariffs
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Chipotle's CEO, Scott Boatwright, announced that the company plans to absorb the increased costs resulting from tariffs, rather than passing them on to consumers.

March 03, 2025 | 6:30 pm
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Chipotle's decision to absorb tariff-related cost increases may impact its profit margins in the short term, but it could maintain customer loyalty by avoiding price hikes.
By choosing to absorb the increased costs from tariffs, Chipotle is likely to protect its customer base from price increases, which could be positive for customer retention. However, this decision may pressure profit margins, leading to a neutral short-term impact on stock price.
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