Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is going with an internal pick for its next permanent leader, and given the company’s recent successes, it’s easy to see why. The fast-casual chain announced Monday that Scott Boatwright, who has been holding down the role ...

(Reuters) -Chipotle Mexican Grill on Monday named interim boss Scott Boatwright as permanent CEO of the burrito chain, months after Brian Niccol exited the role to take the top job at Starbucks. Boatwright steps in at a time when restaurants across the United States are battling weak consumer demand in the face of higher menu prices.

Boatwright had been serving as interim CEO and previously was chief operating officer and chief restaurant officer at Chipotle, which he joined from Arby’s in 2017.

By Juveria Tabassum (Reuters) -Chipotle Mexican Grill on Monday named interim boss Scott Boatwright as permanent CEO of the burrito chain in a widely expected move, months after Brian Niccol exited the role to take the top job at Starbucks.

Chipotle Mexican Grill appointed Scott Boatwright as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective immediately, on Monday, ending the months-long search for a new leader after former CEO Brian Niccol left for Starbucks.