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Starbucks is not buying Chipotle Mexican Grill, the coffee chain said on Monday, quashing talk of a deal that could have been the largest-ever involving restaurants but was doubted by both investors and analysts.
Starbucks just killed the deal that had been carrying Chipotle shares higher, and now the burrito chain has to stand on its own traffic numbers with a buyer no longer waiting in the wings.
Today, Oct. 12, 2026, takeover speculation evaporated after Starbucks ruled out a deal, sending the fast-casual chain down 3.75%.