date:Jul 23, 2014
e time it is harvested and result in fresher produce, but there are other benefits as well, including a reduction in food miles and economic impact to rural communities throughout the country.
Higher costs for such ingredients as beef, cheese and avocados drove a nationwide menu price increase at Chipotle during the quarter, but that did not discourage customers from visiting the chain. An increase in traffic helped push revenues over $1 billion in the quarter, a first in the companys history.