Burrito chain grows under McDonald's umbrella
Chipotle Mexican Grill expands beyond Denver as McDonald’s plans more growth despite expected quarterly losses. Founded 1993 by Steve Ells, Chipotle features large burritos and tacos with gourmet ingredients in a minimalist, hip setting. McDonald’s owns about 90 percent after investing in 1998.
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Pittsfield Spice Firm Expands Nationally With Signature Mixes
Riley's Seasonings and Spices, based in Pittsfield, grows from a family hobby into a nationwide supplier shipping to 45-46 states with Canada Mexico and overseas. The flagship all purpose blend with 14 spices leads sales followed by Cajun variants. The business has expanded from local farmers markets to food service, with Illinois State Fair exposure boosting demand. Wayne Riley started the line in 1974. now Dave and Jane Riley own and plan further expansion beyond retail.
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Album Sales Fall Again as Internet Piracy Blamed
New York AP report shows 2002 album sales dropping 10.7 percent to 681 million from 763 million in 2001, with overall music sales down 5 percent in 2001. RIAA chief Hilary Rosen blames illegal downloading and a weak economy, noting country and jazz rises while Eminem Show leads yearly charts.
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Music tours see record year for ticket sales in 2002
New York AP reports that classic acts like Paul McCartney the Rolling Stones and Cher drew large crowds in 2002, lifting U S concert ticket sales to a record 2.1 billion. It marked the fourth straight year of record receipts in the industry.
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