Starbucks’ CEO is out. Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is taking over

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Starbucks’ CEO is out. Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is taking over | CNN Business
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The struggling coffee chain has tapped Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to be its new chairman and CEO, effective September 9. Starbucks’ stock soared more than 13% in premarket trading, while Chipotle’s dipped 8%.

Niccol has been leading the Mexican-inspired food chain since 2018, with Starbucks saying he has set “new standards in the industry and driven significant growth and value creation,” pointing to its revenue growing nearly 800% during his tenure.

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