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Starbucks CEO Struggles to Replicate Chipotle's Stock Success

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 14:45 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 14:45 | 1 source | 1 article

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Starbucks' CEO is under scrutiny as the company's stock performance lags behind the impressive gains achieved by Chipotle. Despite a substantial $100 million compensation package, the CEO has yet to deliver similar results for Starbucks shareholders. This comparison underscores the distinct challenges in leading a global coffee chain versus a fast-casual restaurant.

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Starbucks’ $100 Million CEO Can't Repeat Chipotle Stock Magic Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 25 mar. 2026, 14:45 (2 hours ago)

Starbucks’ $100 Million CEO Can't Repeat Chipotle Stock Magic

When Starbucks Corp. landed Brian Niccol, the star CEO who fixed Chipotle and Taco Bell, to turn around its fortunes, it triggered a frenzy on Wall Street. The stock popped 20% in a matter of minutes and racked up its biggest one-day gain ever as investors and analysts, one after another, gushed about the move: “dream hire”; “exceptional”; “hall of fame restaurant CEO.”

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