Starbucks denies any plan to acquire Chipotle after speculation

Starbucks denies any plan to acquire Chipotle after speculation

Starbucks said it will not purchase Chipotle, ending recent speculation about a takeover. Earlier reports in late June said the coffee chain was consulting advisers about a possible acquisition of the fast-casual restaurant, a story that lifted Chipotle shares and weighed on Starbucks stock.

CNBC and CBS News cited a Financial Times report that sparked the market reaction, while NBC News noted both companies declined to comment. The denial was confirmed by Starbucks in statements reported by CNBC and the Seattle Times.

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Starbucks Chipotle Mexican Grill Brian Niccol Matt Curtis Pete Saleh Sharon Zackfia Financial Times

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Seattle, Washington, United States Newport Beach, California, United States

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12 octobre 2026
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Starbucks says it will not buy Chipotle following takeover report
Starbucks says it will not buy Chipotle following takeover report

Fox Business • 12 oct. 20h12

Starbucks said it is not pursuing a purchase of Chipotle Mexican Grill, rejecting reports that it had explored a deal.

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Starbucks says it won’t buy Chipotle after acquisition reports
Starbucks says it won’t buy Chipotle after acquisition reports

The Seattle Times • 12 oct. 16h52

Starbucks confirmed it will not purchase Chipotle, ending recent speculation about a possible takeover.

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Starbucks is ‘not buying Chipotle,’ company says
Starbucks is ‘not buying Chipotle,’ company says

NBC News • 12 oct. 13h24

Starbucks said it is not pursuing a purchase of Chipotle Mexican Grill, after a Financial Times report suggested the coffee chain had evaluated a takeover.

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Starbucks denies it is buying Chipotle after takeover speculation
Starbucks denies it is buying Chipotle after takeover speculation

CNBC • 12 oct. 13h01

Starbucks denied any intention to buy Chipotle, while Chipotle's shares fell after the clarification and Starbucks' stock rose.

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Starbucks responds to Chipotle merger report
Starbucks responds to Chipotle merger report

NBC News • 08 oct. 21h22

Starbucks reiterated its commitment to its restructuring plan after a Financial Times report suggested it was exploring a takeover of Chipotle, while both companies declined to comment on the rumor.

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Chipotle shares jump after report that Starbucks has explored a takeover
Chipotle shares jump after report that Starbucks has explored a takeover

CBS News • 08 oct. 21h18

Shares of Chipotle rose up to 8% after the Financial Times reported that Starbucks has sought advice on a possible acquisition of the fast-casual chain, though no formal offer has been confirmed.

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Why a deal could work
Why a deal could work

CNBC • 08 oct. 18h37

Sources say Starbucks is consulting advisers about a possible purchase of Chipotle, a move that has lifted Chipotle shares and pressured Starbucks stock, while analysts assess the strategic fit and financial risks.

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Starbucks reportedly exploring Chipotle takeover
Starbucks reportedly exploring Chipotle takeover

The Guardian • 08 oct. 17h51

Starbucks is reportedly evaluating a takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill, a move that would bring former Chipotle chief executive Brian Niccol back to the restaurant brand he led before joining Starbucks.

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