“Both of these hidden delivery upcharges make Chipotle’s ‘free’ or ‘$1’ delivery promises patently false,” the complaint says.
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The 18-page lawsuit alleges Chipotle has, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, “exploit an opportunity presented by Americans’ reduced willingness to leave their homes” by prominently marketing “free” or “$1” delivery for food and drink products, representations that the plaintiff claims are “deceptive and untruthful.” Despite offering reduced-cost or free delivery, Chipotle has, unbeknownst to consumers, both added an additional 10-percent “service charge” exclusively to delivery orders and marked up food prices for deliveries by 12 to 15 percent, the lawsuit clams. has deceived consumers by claiming to offer “free delivery” or “$1 delivery” amid the pandemic while at the same time adding hidden fees to and marking up prices for delivery orders, a proposed class action claims.
New to ? Read our Newswire DisclaimerĬhipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Sign up for ’s free weekly newsletter here. A copy of the notice sent to consumers covered by the settlement can be found here.ĭon’t miss out on settlement news like this. The company settled the lawsuits to avoid further litigation and the “distraction of resources” from its business, the website states. “ Class members” can expect payments/vouchers to begin to be distributed if and when the court grants final approval to the settlement.Ĭhipotle denies the allegations in the litigation and asserts that all communications regarding its delivery orders were truthful. Those who are/were Chipotle Rewards members are eligible to submit a claim for a voucher for one free entrée from the restaurant. Through the settlement, consumers who are/were not Chipotle Rewards members can submit a claim to receive a digital cash payment. If you do nothing, you will receive no benefits from the settlement. If you did not receive a unique settlement ID number but feel you are covered by the deal, contact the settlement administrator.Ĭlaims must be submitted by June 28, 2022.
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The $4 million deal, which received preliminary approval from Alameda County Superior Court Judge Evelio Grillo on January 19, 2022, covers all consumers who made a food delivery order through Chipotle’s app or website and were charged a service fee and/or increased menu prices between and January 19, 2022. This makes the macros better and you get 2 meals for the price of 1.The official settlement website for the proposed class action detailed on this page and a related suit in California state court is live and can be found here: Want my hack? Order double protein/double meat and make the meal 2 servings. What I find at Chipotle is a typical meal provides a good amount of protein but pretty high fat and carbs for what I would eat in a normal meal. This means that when looking at the protein, fat and carbohydrates, they fall within what would be typical of a meal (such as one you would be eating at home). The key to ordering wisely at restaurants and fast-food is to find options that are portion-friendly / macro-friendly. I love that they’re high protein meals with relatively clean ingredients as compared to most fast food options. What I love most about Chipotle is that it is so easy to build a meal around whatever macros you’re looking for. When I started the Macro-Friendly restaurant order series, one of the top requests was for healthy meals at Chipotle.I was so excited to put together the below meals for Chipotle because it is one of my personal favorites too.