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Chipotle
Tex-Mex across the world
Updated: 2024.12.03
3 min read · Intermediate
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Tex-Mex is a form of regional American cuisine, originating as a blend of Mexican and Southern American food. It began in the Southwest regions of the United States and has since spread throughout the country. One classic example of a successful Tex-Mex story is that of Chipotle Mexican Grill, a fast-casual restaurant chain originating from California, US, in 1993. They’ve grown quickly throughout the world, though, mushrooming [1] to some 3,500 restaurants across the globe, and their success can mostly be attributed to [2] their ingredients, business model, and brand identity.

To start, Chipotle is defined by their fresh, high-quality ingredients. They differentiate themselves by noting that they use only fifty-three ingredients, all of which are listed on their website. The company commits to not using preservatives, artificial flavors, or any other artificial ingredients in their foods. This fact, coupled with the customizable nature of their menu (allowing customers to select what they would like to add to their bowl, burrito, or taco) allows for a personalized experience that provides consumers with quality and diversity.

Beyond emphasizing fresh ingredients, Chipotle’s business model also involves wholly corporate owned stores. By not franchising, the company ensures that each store is able to be streamlined [3] under their high commitment to quality. Chipotle’s journey hasn’t been without challenges, though; in April of 2020, following a string of norovirus outbreaks related to Chipotle foods, the company agreed to pay a 25 million dollar fine to resolve criminal charges related to lapses in food safety management.

In the longer term, Chipotle faces a new competitive landscape, with its main competitors in the market being Tex-Mex chains like Qdoba, Moe’s Southwest, and indirectly, Taco Bell. Chipotle, despite its success, will need to continue to differentiate itself by way of innovation and customer satisfaction.

Chipotle has grown significantly since its opening thirty-one years ago, and its growth doesn’t show signs of slowing down. In the first quarter of fiscal [4] year 2024, revenue reached 2.7 billion US dollars, a rise of 14.1% from the prior year. This growth was fueled by restaurant growth and an increase in sales, driven by more customer visits. Despite some food safety challenges in recent years, Chipotle will continue navigating new landscapes and emerging challenges, with only time telling what is to come.

치폴레

텍스-멕스(Tex-Mex)는 멕시코와 남부식 미국 음식이 만나 탄생한 미국의 지역 음식를 말합니다. 이 요리는 미국의 남서부 지역에서 시작되어 전 세계로 퍼졌습니다. 성공적인 텍스-멕스의 대표적인 사례 중 하나는 1993년 미국 캘리포니아에서 시작된 패스트 캐주얼 레스토랑 체인인 ‘치폴레 멕시칸 그릴’입니다. 치폴레는 전 세계적으로 약 3,500개의 레스토랑을 가진 체인으로 빠르게 성장했으며, 이들의 성공은 주로 재료, 비즈니스 모델, 그리고 브랜드 아이덴티티 덕분이라 할 수 있습니다.

우선 치폴레는 신선하고 고품질의 재료로 정의됩니다. 이 회사는 딱 53개 종류의 원재료만 사용한다고 말하며 스스로를 차별화하는데, 이 재료들은 모두 웹사이트에 공개되어 있으며 회사는 방부제, 인공 향신료 및 그 외의 인공 재료를 사용하지 않겠다고 약속합니다. 또한 고객이 자신이 원하는 재료를 선택할 수 있는 메뉴의 특성(보울, 부리또, 타코 등)에 따라 개인화된 경험을 주고 있으며, 이는 소비자에게 품질과 다양성을 제공합니다.

재료의 신선함을 강조하는 것 외에도, 전적으로 회사가 소유하는 매장 운영은 치폴레의 비즈니스 모델을 구성하는 중요 요소입니다. 프랜차이즈 시스템을 사용하지 않음으로써, 회사는 각 매장이 품질에 대한 높은 약속을 바탕으로 효율적으로 운영될 수 있도록 합니다. 그러나 이런 치폴레의 여정이 순탄했던 것만은 아닙니다. 2020년 4월, 치폴레 음식과 관련된 노로바이러스 발생 사례가 연이어 발생한 후, 이 회사는 식품 안전 관리 부실로 인한 형사 고발을 해결하기 위해 2,500만 달러의 벌금을 지불하기로 합의한 바 있습니다.

장기적으로 볼 때 치폴레는 새로운 경쟁 환경에 직면해 있는데, 주요 경쟁자는 큐도바, 모스 사우스웨스트 같은 텍스-멕스 체인과 간접 경쟁자로 타코벨 등이 있습니다. 치폴레는 지금까지의 성공에도 불구하고 혁신과 고객 만족을 통해 계속해서 자신을 차별화해야 할 필요가 있습니다.

치폴레는 31년 전 사업을 시작한 후 크게 성장했으며, 그 성장 속도는 둔화될 기미가 보이지 않습니다. 2024 회계연도 1분기 매출은 27억 달러에 달하며 전년 대비 14.1% 상승했습니다. 이 성장은 레스토랑 수 및 점당 고객 방문 증가로 인한 매출 증가 덕분입니다. 최근 몇 년간 식품 안전 문제가 있긴 했지만, 치폴레는 새로운 환경과 도전을 계속해서 헤쳐 나갈 것으로 보입니다. 앞으로 어떤 일이 일어날지 아무도 알 수 없겠지만 말입니다.

Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
Have you ever eaten at Chipotle or another Tex-Mex restaurant? What did you think of the food?
치폴레나 다른 텍스 멕스 레스토랑에서 식사해 본 적이 있나요? 음식에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요?
Q4
Do you think using fresh and high-quality ingredients is essential for a restaurant's success? Why or why not?
음식점의 성공을 위해서는 신선하고 품질 좋은 식재료를 사용하는 것이 필수적이라고 생각하시나요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않나요?
Q5
How important is menu customization to you when dining out? Does it enhance your dining experience?
외식할 때 커스터마이징이 얼마나 중요하다고 생각하시나요? 그것이 여러분의 식사 경험을 향상시키나요?
Q6
Chipotle decided not to franchise its stores. Do you think this was a smart business decision? Why or why not?
치폴레는 매장을 프랜차이즈화하지 않기로 결정했습니다. 이것이 현명한 비즈니스 결정이었다고 생각하십니까? 왜 그런가요?
Q7
Tex-Mex cuisine blends two cultures. Are there similar fusion cuisines in your country? How do people feel about them?
텍스-멕스 요리는 두 가지 문화가 혼합된 요리입니다. 한국에도 비슷한 퓨전 요리가 있나요? 사람들은 이에 대해 어떻게 생각하나요?
Q8
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
mushroom
to grow or spread rapidly in number or extent
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1

Small businesses have mushroomed in the downtown area over the past few years.

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The use of electric vehicles has mushroomed as technology has advanced.

attribute to
to regard something as being caused by someone or something
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Her success can be attributed to her hard work and determination.

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2

The company’s rapid growth is attributed to its innovative marketing strategies.

streamline
to make a process or system more efficient and effective by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
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1

The company streamlined its production process to reduce costs and increase output.

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We need to streamline our workflow to meet the project deadline.

fiscal
relating to government revenue, taxes, or financial matters
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1

The government announced new fiscal policies to stimulate economic growth.

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The company’s fiscal year ends in December.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.

Tex-Mex is a form of regional American cuisine, originating as a blend of Mexican and Southern American food. It began in the Southwest regions of the United States and has since spread throughout the country. One classic example of a successful Tex-Mex story is that of Chipotle Mexican Grill, a fast-casual restaurant chain originating from California, US, in 1993. They’ve grown quickly throughout the world, though, mushrooming [1] to some 3,500 restaurants across the globe, and their success can mostly be attributed to [2] their ingredients, business model, and brand identity.

To start, Chipotle is defined by their fresh, high-quality ingredients. They differentiate themselves by noting that they use only fifty-three ingredients, all of which are listed on their website. The company commits to not using preservatives, artificial flavors, or any other artificial ingredients in their foods. This fact, coupled with the customizable nature of their menu (allowing customers to select what they would like to add to their bowl, burrito, or taco) allows for a personalized experience that provides consumers with quality and diversity.

Beyond emphasizing fresh ingredients, Chipotle’s business model also involves wholly corporate owned stores. By not franchising, the company ensures that each store is able to be streamlined [3] under their high commitment to quality. Chipotle’s journey hasn’t been without challenges, though; in April of 2020, following a string of norovirus outbreaks related to Chipotle foods, the company agreed to pay a 25 million dollar fine to resolve criminal charges related to lapses in food safety management.

In the longer term, Chipotle faces a new competitive landscape, with its main competitors in the market being Tex-Mex chains like Qdoba, Moe’s Southwest, and indirectly, Taco Bell. Chipotle, despite its success, will need to continue to differentiate itself by way of innovation and customer satisfaction.

Chipotle has grown significantly since its opening thirty-one years ago, and its growth doesn’t show signs of slowing down. In the first quarter of fiscal [4] year 2024, revenue reached 2.7 billion US dollars, a rise of 14.1% from the prior year. This growth was fueled by restaurant growth and an increase in sales, driven by more customer visits. Despite some food safety challenges in recent years, Chipotle will continue navigating new landscapes and emerging challenges, with only time telling what is to come.

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