A recent video gone viral captures an alarming incident at a Chipotle restaurant in California. The footage, dated May 31, depicts three customers launching food at the employees in an aggressive manner. One of the individuals can be seen climbing onto tables and then leaping onto the cash register counter, where she proceeds to hurl objects at the staff. The other two women join in by climbing onto the employee side of the service counter, showering the bewildered staff with food. Throughout the chaos, scattered customers witness the distressing scene.
Vallejo Police Department has confirmed awareness of the video and has initiated an investigation into the matter, as reported by KTVU-TV. However, the identities and ages of the three women remain undisclosed.
Wild scenes at Chipotle in Vallejo! Two customers climb onto the counter, causing quite a stir. pic.twitter.com/ANvu844rYM
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This incident at Chipotle follows the company’s recent decision to raise prices for customers and increase wages for its employees nationwide. Despite this, CFO Jack Hartung stated in May that the company had observed no significant change in customer behavior since implementing the price increase. He emphasized the continued patronage of Chipotle regulars and expressed confidence in maintaining a strong consumer base suited to their quick-service model.
Hartung also discussed Chipotle’s ongoing investments in technology and automation, including the introduction of robots to handle simple tasks without displacing human workers. Chipotle’s line chef robot, slated to focus on online orders, aims to minimize ingredient errors and ensure prompt deliveries, according to Hartung. These advancements align with a broader industry trend towards integrating technology into restaurant operations while maintaining a balance with human labor, a sentiment echoed by celebrity chef Robert Irvine.
