Chipotle trims same‑store sales outlook as Q3 2025 profit dips

Chipotle Mexican Grill has reported a slight fall in third‑quarter (Q3) profit and has lowered its same‑store sales guidance amid softer traffic and cost pressures. Net income for the quarter ended 30 September 2025 was $382.1m, or $0.29 per diluted share, down from $387.4m - $0.28 per diluted share - a year earlier. Net sales rose 7.5% year-on-year to $3bn, driven by new restaurant openings and a 0.3% increase in comparable restaurant sales. The rise in comparable sales reflected a 1.1% increase in ave ...