Difference Between Chipotle and Qdoba

Chipotle has a fairly simple menu. Qdoba, on the other hand, has a bigger variety, including taco salads, quesadillas, nachos, a kid's meal and even breakfast at some locations. Therefore, Chipotle could benefit from getting a little more creative with their menu options.

1. Is Qdoba better than Chipotle?
2. Is Qdoba or Chipotle more expensive?
3. Is Qdoba and Chipotle the same company?
4. Was Chipotle or Qdoba first?
5. Who is Chipotle's biggest competitor?
6. Are Qdoba burrito bowls healthy?
7. What is the best thing to eat at Qdoba?
8. Is Chipotle really organic?
9. Is Guac free at Qdoba?
10. Why is Chipotle bad for you?
11. Why did McDonald's sell Chipotle?
12. Why are Chipotle shares so expensive?

Is Qdoba better than Chipotle?

Chipotle just tastes better than Qdoba, and doesn't need any gimmicks to prove its worth, its defenders say. There's an Internet consensus that Chipotle's chicken and guacamole are, in fact, better than Qdoba's. ... And queso, when done right a la Qdoba, should always be in a fast-food burrito.

Is Qdoba or Chipotle more expensive?

So, as far as food quality goes, Chipotle and Moe's are tied for first. In terms of prices, the average cost of a burrito or bowl at Chipotle is the cheapest. A burrito or bowl is the most expensive at Qdoba, and a burrito or bowl at Moe's is cheaper than Qdoba but more expensive than Chipotle.

Is Qdoba and Chipotle the same company?

Bloomberg reports that Qdoba has seen declining same-store sales at company-owned locations in three of the last four quarters. Qdoba -- which currently has about 726 stores in 47 states -- is the No. 2 fast-casual Mexican chain after Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. ... It's now branded as Qdoba Mexican Eats.

Was Chipotle or Qdoba first?

Merely two years after Chipotle was founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1993, another Tex-Mex chain, called Qdoba, sprung up in the same city. While it has labored more or less in Chipotle's shadow, Qdoba is, without a doubt, superior in nearly every way.

Who is Chipotle's biggest competitor?

Qdoba Mexican Eats, Moe's Southwest Grill, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, and Rubio's Coastal Grill are Chipotle's main competitors.

Are Qdoba burrito bowls healthy?

Burrito Bowl – Their burrito bowl is one of my favorites! With chicken, rice, beans, fajita vegetables and sour cream it is 555 calories. Added in guacamole (a healthy fat) is another 130 calories. ... Chicken tortilla soup in a small or large size is a good choice as well.

What is the best thing to eat at Qdoba?

Best: Pulled Pork

"Pulled pork is my favorite," Paul says. "140 calories of complete, high-quality protein, with just 1 gram of sugar at 4 grams of fat (2 grams saturated fat) makes it the leanest choice, even compared to chicken."

Is Chipotle really organic?

Chipotle has long been a pioneer in serving better quality ingredients. This includes the use of local and organically grown produce when available and practical, dairy from cows raised on pasture and meats from animals raised without hormones or non-therapeutic antibiotics.

Is Guac free at Qdoba?

As you may have guessed by now, Qdoba does offer guacamole free of charge every day, so if you miss Chipotle's promotion on National Avocado Day and are fed up with handing over extra green for the green stuff, it's a viable alternative.

Why is Chipotle bad for you?

Saturated fats can raise your bad cholesterol and put you at a higher risk for heart disease. A serving of sour cream at Chipotle packs 115 calories, 9 grams of fat and 7 grams of saturated fat. ... A flour tortilla from Chipotle contains 300 calories, 10 grams of fat, one gram of saturated fat and 690 grams of sodium.

Why did McDonald's sell Chipotle?

McDonald's wanted Chipotle to change up their menu in different parts of the country, adding things like barbecue in Kansas City. And McDonald's wanted the burrito chain to allow franchisees to own Chipotle restaurants. For the most part, Chipotle ignored all the advice and kept doing thing their own way.

Why are Chipotle shares so expensive?

Chipotle has created value for its shareholders, which has translated to a higher market cap, and subsequently, a higher share price. The company only has 27.89 million shares outstanding, which is also one of the reasons for the higher share price due to the exclusivity.