Chipotle Mexican Grill's ($CMG) stock was up 4% on Wednesday afternoon after the popular fast-food chain announced it would increase menu prices nation-wide, with retail investors cheering the move. “For the first time in over a year,

The company’s chief financial officer said he believes customers would continue to flock to Chipotle despite the “modest” price hikes because the chain would still be a better value option

Chipotle said it's raising its menu prices by 2%, a rare direct admission about the impact that ongoing price increases in the economy are having on its finances.

Chipotle Mexican Grill said on Wednesday it has raised menu prices by about 2%, as the burrito chain counters higher input costs in the midst of a choppy demand environment for restaurants in the United States.

The chain aims to balance higher costs for avocados, queso and sour cream while maintaining its appeal to inflation-weary consumers.

ET to reflect 2% price hike in headline, not 20%. To offset the higher price of ingredients, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) has raised their menu prices for the first time in a year, the company confirmed on Wednesday.

Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) shares rose more than 2% in premarket trading Wednesday after a Truist Securities analyst said that recent checks indicate price hikes of at least 2% at some stores. According to analyst Jake Bartlett,