New Chipotle ‘Guac Hunter’ Experience Rewards Players with Free Chips and Guacamole
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 21, 2016--Chipotle Mexican Grill(NYSE: CMG) in partnership with Avocados FromMexicoannounced today a new online game called Guac Hunter — a digital photo hunt where users see a series of two images that look similar and have to spot the differences before time runs out.
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Players are rewarded for their keen eyesight with a mobile offer good for a free order of chips and guacamole at any Chipotle in the US orCanada. Users may play Guac Hunter anytimeMarch 21 to March 31while supplies last, with all offers expiringApril 10, 2016.
“For many of our customers, guacamole is one of their favorite menu items, and a meal at Chipotle isn’t complete without it,” saidMark Crumpacker, chief creative and development officer at Chipotle. “Great guacamole begins with great avocados, and we source the best ingredients to ensure every serving of guacamole is as good as it can be. This game allows our customers to enjoy some chips and guac on us, and perhaps encourage others to give our guac a try and see what they’ve been missing.”
Chipotle’s guacamole is made from scratch throughout the day. Each batch is hand-mashed and seasoned with freshly diced red onions, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, citrus juice and salt. Each of Chipotle’s 2,000-plus restaurants goes through approximately five cases of avocados a day, amounting to more than 44,000 pounds of avocados in each restaurant annually. Last year the company served more than 43 million pounds of avocados fromMexico; the company sources exclusively fromMexicoin certain months to ensure the taste and quality of its guacamole is the absolute best. Chipotle also buys avocados fromCalifornia,ChileandPerubased on peak growing seasons.
“Avocados From Mexico is excited to partner with Chipotle this month to celebrate our always fresh, great-tasting avocados,” saidAlvaro Luque, president of Avocados From Mexico. “Guacamole is the perfect complement to burritos, bowls and salads, and we are thrilled to team up with Chipotle to provide free guacamole to their customers across the country.”
To learn more and play Guac Hunter, please visit chipotle.com/guachunter. To access Chipotle’s signature guacamole recipe, visit chipotle.com/guac-recipe.
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Steve Ells, founder, chairman and co-CEO, started Chipotle with the idea that food served fast did not have to be a typical fast food experience. Today, Chipotle continues to offer a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere. Through our vision of Food With Integrity, Chipotle is seeking better food from using ingredients that are not only fresh, but that — where possible — are sustainably grown and raised responsibly with respect for the animals, the land and the farmers who produce the food. In order to achieve this vision, we focus on building a special people culture that is centered on creating teams of top performers empowered to achieve high standards. This people culture not only leads to a better dining experience for our customers, it also allows us to develop future leaders from within. Chipotle opened with a single restaurant in 1993 and operates more than 2,000 restaurants, including 20 Chipotle restaurants outside the U.S. and 15ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchenrestaurants, and is an investor in an entity that owns and operates three Pizzeria Locale restaurants. For more information, visitChipotle.com.
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FAQs
Players are rewarded for their keen eyesight with a mobile offer good for a free order of chips and guacamole at any Chipotle in the US or Canada .
How to get free chips and guac from Chipotle? ›
FREE CHIPS & GUAC
Must be ordered with a full-priced entrée item.
What is the code for Chipotle guacamole day? ›
Offer valid July 31, 2023 only, for free small side or entrée topping of guacamole with a regular-priced entrée purchase by a Chipotle Rewards member; redemption requires use at time of order of promo code AVO2023.
How many avocados does a Chipotle go through in a day? ›
Each batch of ripe avocados is hand-mashed and seasoned with freshly diced red onions, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, citrus juice and salt. Each of Chipotle's 2,200-plus restaurants goes through approximately five cases of avocados a day, amounting to about 45,000 pounds of avocados in each restaurant annually.
Does sofritas come with free guac? ›
Getting free guacamole at Chipotle is as simple as leaving the meat or sofritas protein option off of your order.
Does the Chipotle hack still work? ›
The comments section on the TikTok was filled with concern from those who were worried about Chipotle catching on to the trend. Well, that time has come. Food & Wine reports that the option to order a single taco through Chipotle's online-ordering system is no longer available, rendering the $3 burrito hack useless.
Do you get free guac with a veggie bowl at Chipotle? ›
Pro tip: Guac isn't extra when you go full veggie mode. Supergreens, Sofritas, White Rice, Fajita Veggies, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Corn Salsa, and Guac. Our Sofritas is made with organic soy protein, braised with fresh peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and spices.
What is the Chipotle mystery item? ›
Quesarito
This popular secret menu item consists of a burrito encased in a deliciously cheesy quesadilla shell. This is one Chipotle secret menu item that might be the messiest to make, so much so that servers might turn down your request.
How do I use my Chipotle free code? ›
Step 1: Go to http://chipotle.com or the Chipotle app on your iOS or Android mobile device. Step 2: Select pickup or delivery and build your entrée. (Note, there is a $10 minimum purchase requirement for delivery.) Step 3: Input your unique code in the PROMO CODE field at digital checkout and submit your order.
How to get free guac at Chipotle Leap Day? ›
Extra Day, Extra Codes Challenge
Chipotle is celebrating Leap Day on February 29 with a free guac offer* for Chipotle Rewards members who use code EXTRA24 at checkout on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com.
If you're really watching your weight, Cucuzza says, it's probably wise to stick to about one-half to one whole avocado per day, assuming you are also eating other sources of healthy fats. Avocados are also a higher FODMAP food, meaning they contain carbohydrates that may not be digested or absorbed well.
Does Chipotle really make guacamole fresh every day? ›
A Chipotle employee on TikTok just took to the app to share two videos about how Chipotle makes its guacamole, revealing that at least some stores make all of the day's guacamole in one large batch, then store the reserves in the refrigerator until they need more.
Does Chipotle use real avocados? ›
We use only Hass avocados because they're the creamiest, most delicious of all avocado varieties. They're dark green and bumpy on the outside and velvety smooth on the inside, with a high fat content - but the good kind (whew). Every morning we mash the avocados by hand and make batches of guac from scratch.
Is tortilla free at Chipotle? ›
According to Business Insider, the fast-casual chain has added a 25-cent charge for any side tortillas, which used to be free. Customers often ordered them with a burrito bowl as a "hack" to get more food than if they just ordered a regular burrito because the bowls have more ingredients.
How much does Chipotle charge for guacamole? ›
Guacamole, which has always cost extra, stands at an additional $2.65. A side of chips and queso is $4.50. Add a 22 ounce fountain drink for $2.90 and – if you're ordering pickup on the app – a $2 tip, and your total comes to $23.88.
Does Chipotle have onions in their guacamole? ›
The recipe is simple and basic, which is probably why so many find it irresistible. Unlike fake versions which have included add-ins like garlic or tomatoes, Chipotle's guac uses just six ingredients: avocados, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño and kosher salt.
Can you free guac? ›
You can freeze guacamole for up to 3 months.
How to get unlimited Chipotle? ›
The personalized card grants unlimited Chipotle for a year, and can be renewed annually. While it's called the Celebrity Card, Chipotle superfans and other notables are also considered for the card.
Do you have to pay extra for guacamole at Chipotle? ›
We've simply grown used to the guacamole upcharge
Whatever the reason, and however steep the upcharge, I have to admit I love the stuff. It's green, goopy, and delectable. It gives my burrito bowl a pop of color and a burst of freshness like nothing else can. So here's my $2.65, Chipotle.
