Hollis Johnson
- Chipotle's shares plummeted after a disappointing quarter.
- UBS laid out a game plan that the chain needs to execute.
- Initiatives include growing delivery, improving guest experience, and adding new menu items - which could include breakfast.
Chipotle's shares fell nearly 12% - nearing a five-year low - after missing expectations on Tuesday.
The company's revenue reached $1.13 billion in the quarter, falling short of the $1.14 billion estimate. Now, the fast-casual chain needs to make some major changes if it wants to survive.
In a note that called Chipotle's ongoing sales trends "sluggish," UBS analyst Dennis Geiger laid out exactly how the fast-casual chain hopes to survive.
Here are three key things that Chipotle needs to execute if it wants to turn business around: