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  "id": 14009285,
  "title": "Starbucks descarta la compra de Chipotle Mexican Grill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/starbucks-descarta-la-compra-de-chipotle-mexican-grill",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:50:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Expansion ES",
    "slug": "expansion-es",
    "url": "https://www.expansion.com/empresas/distribucion/2026/10/12/6acd0eaa468aeb276b8b4571.html"
  },
  "original_language": "es",
  "account": "Starbucks has dismissed rumors of a potential acquisition of Chipotle Mexican Grill, dispelling speculation that it could have been the largest deal in the restaurant sector to date. The coffee chain's spokesperson stated that the company's management is fully focused on its \"Back to Starbucks\" strategy and remains confident in its long-term growth prospects. Starbucks emphasized that they will not comment on rumors or speculation, but reiterated their commitment to the \"Back to Starbucks\" strategy and the strength of their long-term growth outlook. The company is expected to release its fourth-quarter earnings and guidance for the 2027 fiscal year at the end of this month. This announcement comes in the wake of a report by the Financial Times on October 8, which cited unnamed sources stating that Starbucks had been consulting with advisors over a potential acquisition of Chipotle. The deal would have created a restaurant giant with annual sales of around $50 billion, positioning it well to navigate uncertain demand from consumers facing inflation, rising costs, and pressure on profit margins. Starbucks' stock market value is estimated at around $40 billion.",
  "summary": "El grupo asegura que su dirección está \"totalmente centrada\" en la estrategia 'Back to Starbucks' y que mantiene un \"fuerte impulso y confianza\" en sus perspectivas de crecimiento a largo plazo. Leer",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Chipotle, Starbucks, Skydance, Marathon Petroleum & more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-midday-chipotle-starbucks-skydance",
        "published": "2026-10-08T17:14:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Why is Starbucks eyeing Chipotle? $39 billion takeover report sends stocks in opposite directions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/why-is-starbucks-eyeing-chipotle-39-billion-takeover-report-sends",
        "published": "2026-10-08T17:18:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "Chipotle stock jumps after report that Starbucks explored a takeover",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/chipotle-stock-jumps-after-report-that-starbucks-explored-a-takeover",
        "published": "2026-10-08T18:10:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Starbucks options flow after Chipotle takeover report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/starbucks-options-flow-after-chipotle-takeover-report",
        "published": "2026-10-08T18:19:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "SA Asks: Besides Starbucks, who else could make a bid for Chipotle?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/sa-asks-besides-starbucks-who-else-could-make-a-bid-for-chipotle",
        "published": "2026-10-08T19:20:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "Why buying Chipotle would be a mistake for Starbucks, even with Brian Niccol in charge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/why-buying-chipotle-would-be-a-mistake-for-starbucks-even-with-brian",
        "published": "2026-10-09T17:46:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Restaurant Dive",
        "title": "Was a Starbucks buyout of Chipotle even possible?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/was-a-starbucks-buyout-of-chipotle-even-possible",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:37:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}