Dhairya Bhagat
T. Somasundaram
MGT 112
March 17, 2023
Individual Reflection 4 – Chipotle: Steve Ells
At the beginning of the podcast, Steve states that the expansion of Chipotle stores from 20 to approximately 2300 stores in the USA and the other two countries. The development increased the restaurant's value to 14 billion dollars (1:57). The podcast shows that the restaurant has adopted unique operating models, such as offering natural, cultural food products that have attracted a significant number of millennials. As a result, the restaurant can gather enough capital to open another start. More importantly, the restaurants have been able to offer their customers quality services accompanied by the unique ambiance and prices that are most
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From this observation, we increase understanding that Chipotle management was able to have an increased understanding of various changes in the economic policies and their impact on business environments. As a result, the company would ensure strategic ways in the supply chain and in offering customer services to provide more revenues hence more capital for investment decisions. It is through the various investment strategies that the company has been able to increase its market capitalization. From the Global perspective, Chipotle needs to understand that there has been an increase in globalization, and most of its competitors are operating domestically and abroad hence the need to study the economic environments and situations to make a viable investment decision and …show more content…
In this case, the company invests with several investors from various markets by being listed in multiple stock exchanges; for example, the company is listed on New York and London Stock Exchanges. The main aim is to take advantage of the inefficiencies resulting from the market inefficiencies due to factors such as foreign exchange rates, hence avoiding losses. Chipotle is working to increase profits and enhance efficiency in its financial markets. In this case, the restaurant ensures the price difference whenever it buys and sells some of its stock or similar assets. Chipotle also ensures it purchases its assets when prices are low and makes selling when the market prices for the assets are high. These strategies help entrepreneurs succeed in their firm because it provides key factors that how customers prefer food quality in every country. Because every country has different tastes and recipes but if you want to expand your business then you have to use such strategies to help your business grow faster and do well in the global