Starbucks is calling reports of a potential merger with Chipotle “speculation.”
The $41 billion deal would be the biggest merger in restaurant history. pic.twitter.com/sINbB0kJr3
— ABC News (@ABC) October 9, 2026
More corporate mergers yayyy!
According to The Financial Times, Starbucks is exploring a potential $41 billion takeover of Chipotle.
When asked to comment, Sbux simply said it was “speculation.”
If it happens, the deal would become the largest restaurant acquisition in history.
Chipotle’s stock price surged on Thursday hours after the report.
