# Chipotle now has more demand from lower-income diners than higher-income ones — retained record

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source: [news](https://highsignal.app/data/news) (news:marketwatch)  published 2026-10-28 22:25 ingested 2026-10-29 03:03

[original source ↗](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/chipotle-expects-modestly-higher-sales-this-year-as-drive-thru-chipotlanes-come-to-more-stores-4f255bbc?mod=mw_rss_topstories)

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The fast-casual chain says menu-price increases helped results. It also noted rising beef costs and “higher protein usage” as people try to find ways to pack more protein into their diets.
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