Chipotle - E. Coli

Chipotle's closures due to E. Coli is one of the major local news stories of the weekend. When I shot these photos at the Irvington Chipotle, I actually ran into KATU staff filming a live TV spot. I wanted to capture the motion of customers who had to leave the restaurant. I also wanted to show at least one of Chipotle's competitors on that corner, since Taco Bell, Qdoba, and Muchas Gracias (pictured) were all easy alternatives for Chipotle's potential customers.

Over 40 Chipotle restaurants were shut down amidst an E. Coli outbreak.
Over 40 Chipotle restaurants were shut down amidst an E. Coli outbreak. Signs on the doors of the NE Portland location alert customers of a supply chain issue.
Over 40 Chipotle restaurants were shut down amidst an E. Coli outbreak.

Over 40 Chipotle restaurants were shut down amidst an E. Coli outbreak. Customers who came hoping for Chipotle burritos settled for other fast food on the NE Portland corner, such as Muchas Gracias across the street.
Over 40 Chipotle restaurants were shut down amidst an E. Coli outbreak. Customers walked by the NE location, which had its shades pulled down.
Over 40 Chipotle restaurants were shut down amidst an E. Coli outbreak. Customers who tried to get lunch or dinner from the chain restaurant were turned away.

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Chipotle - E. Coli