---
title: 'Why Is Starbucks Trying To BUY Chipotle   😭'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=Li7nv0yCyD0'
video_id: 'Li7nv0yCyD0'
date: 2026-10-17
duration_sec: 86
channel: 'Meet Kevin'
---

# Why Is Starbucks Trying To BUY Chipotle   😭

> Source: [Why Is Starbucks Trying To BUY Chipotle   😭](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Li7nv0yCyD0)

## Summary

The video discusses a Financial Times front-page rumor that Starbucks might acquire Chipotle, analyzing the potential deal's implications for both companies' stocks. It compares their financial health, growth prospects, and operational efficiency, concluding that while the merger could benefit one party, it reflects desperation and questionable strategic logic.

### Key Points

- **Rumor of Starbucks acquiring Chipotle** [00:01] — Financial Times front page considers the possibility of Starbucks acquiring Chipotle, described as one of the dumbest forms of desperation.
- **Potential benefits for one party** [00:13] — If the acquisition happens, it would be very beneficial and fast for one of the two companies, but unclear which.
- **Starbucks financial struggles** [00:26] — Starbucks is in trouble: total revenue and operating expenses declined closer to 2%, becoming slightly more efficient but still struggling.
- **Chipotle's growth and rising costs** [00:39] — Chipotle still has growth, but operating expenses rose by 12.7%, meaning profitability is actually falling.
- **Both companies in business cycle downturn** [00:53] — Both companies are in the same business cycle, both have already been hit hard and failed in sales.
- **Chipotle's growth exhaustion** [01:05] — Chipotle has likely exhausted its growth potential; their locations are literally everywhere, making it a mature business.
- **Historical precedent: Burger King bought Tim Hortons** [01:18] — The deal is compared to when Burger King bought Tim Hortons, suggesting a similar questionable strategic move.

## Transcript

идея. На первой полосы Financial Times рассматривает возможность поглощение Chipotle. Это, самых глупых форм отчаяния, которую я только
что если это произойдет, для одного из этих двух будет очень выгодно и очень быстро. Сколько купить Chipotle, и как это ударит по акциям?
на мели. Их общий доход Операционные расходы снизились ближе к 2% становятся немного более эффективными. Итак,
вижу. Теперь, если посмотреть на Chipotle, все еще имеем рост. Рост операционные расходы выросли на 12,7%. Так что
на самом деле падает. Итак , обе компании делового цикла, где обе уже значительно получили пощечину и потерпели неудачу в
продажа. А Chipotle, пожалуй , исчерпали свой рост, точками Chipotle. Они буквально повсюду. И если взять, так бы сказать, зрелый бизнес
бизнесом, мы каким-то образом получим Burger King bought Tim Hortons .