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Starbucks Explored a Takeover of Chipotle in What Would Be a Restaurant Megadeal
Read this in the Market Flux appStarbucks has explored a potential takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill, according to a report from the Financial Times, in what would rank among the largest deals in the restaurant industry. Chipotle carries a market value of roughly $40 billion, making any acquisition an enormous undertaking for Starbucks.
The report adds a significant new dimension to speculation that had already been swirling around Chipotle. Semafor had previously reported that Chipotle tapped bankers to defend against a potential takeover approach, though people close to the company told that outlet that no formal bid had been received as of that time.
The deal interest, if pursued, would put Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol in the unusual position of potentially acquiring the company he previously led. Niccol joined Starbucks as chairman and chief executive in September 2024 after steering Chipotle through a sustained period of growth. No formal offer has been reported, and it is unclear how advanced any internal deliberations at Starbucks have been.
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