Chipotle Profit Hit by Higher Labor Costs
Chipotle Mexican Grill said that higher costs associated with labor cut into its profit in its most recent quarter, while sales were depressed during the holidays. The burrito chain said Tuesday that staff sick pay and medical expenses contributed to elevated costs during its fourth quarter. Chipotle said that its sales softened in December during the holidays, and a new steak dish didn’t drive as many orders as executives had hoped.