Chipotle cuts same-store sales forecast for third straight quarter as diner visits drop again

Group 1 - Chipotle Mexican Grill is expected to report third-quarter earnings with a same-store sales increase of 0.4% anticipated for 2025, marking the first growth after a slow start to the year [1] - The company previously revised its full-year same-store sales growth outlook from a low-single-digit percentage increase to flat, reflecting a decline in traffic and sales in the first half of the year [2] - Despite weakened demand, CEO Scott Boatwright remains confident in the company's strategy, while other restaurant chains are implementing turnaround plans to boost sales [3] Group 2 - Analysts expect earnings per share of 29 cents and revenue of $3.03 billion for the upcoming report [4]