Chipotle: Third Quarter Will Be Future-Defining

  • Chipotle's recent earnings miss and comp sales decline have driven shares down, raising concerns about growth and brand strength. Despite headwinds, I believe management's initiatives and easier comps in Q3 could spark a recovery, though investors need to see tangible improvement. Long-term growth assumptions are now in question, making Q3 results a critical 'show me' moment for sustaining the bullish thesis.