Chipotle Sales Beat as Chicken, Extra Protein Lure in Diners

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. eked out higher sales last quarter, suggesting the chain is starting to win back diners who previously balked at the rising price of its burritos.

Sales at established locations rose 0.5% thanks to a higher volume of orders, aided by the popularity of its chicken al pastor and extra servings of protein. That surpassed the decline of almost 1% that analysts polled by Bloomberg had anticipated. The company maintained its guidance for flat full-year comparable sales.