Starbucks says it is not buying Chipotle after takeover speculation

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC

What happened

"Starbucks is not buying Chipotle," a Starbucks spokesperson told CNBC.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:22:48 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Revisions to the initial figures once fuller data is released
  • How rate expectations and index futures respond
  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

Coverage timeline

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Sources

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