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Chipotle ties its Smoked Brisket promotion to fantasy footballChipotle ties its Smoked Brisket promotion to fantasy football

The restaurant company will give away the item to 100 Rewards members who post a screenshot of their losing matchup

Alicia Kelso, Executive Editor

September 30, 2024

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Chipotle's new campaign offers Rewards members free Smoked BrisketPhoto courtesy of Chipotle

In 2022, nearly 30 million people in the United States played fantasy football, according to Statista Research. Chipotle is attempting to tap into that massive fan base with its new “Got Smoked? Get Smoked” campaign.

Running from Oct. 1-8, Chipotle Rewards members can tweet a screenshot of their losing fantasy matchup on X using the hashtags #SmokedLineup and #Sweepstakes. Submissions must be from the 2024-25 fantasy football season. From those, 100 users' matchup submissions will be chosen to receive free Smoked Brisket for the rest of the regular season.

“Football fans are some of the most passionate fans out there – especially when it comes to their fantasy teams. When results don’t go your way, the disappointment is real,” chief brand officer Chris Brandt said in a statement. “Our ‘Got Smoked? Get Smoked.’ initiative is here to help fantasy managers who lost big regroup and recover for a playoff push. When fans are down, we hope the glimmer of our savory Smoked Brisket will provide a hint of hope for the rest of the season.”

Chipotle’s Smoked Brisket returned to menus in early September after a three-year hiatus. Its initial launch drove both check size and transactions, and it has since become one of the most requested items at the chain.

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About the Author

Alicia Kelso

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Alicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes.
Her work has appeared in publications around the world, including Forbes Asia, NPR, Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, Crain's Chicago, Good Morning America and Franchise Asia Magazine.
Alicia holds a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, where she competed on the women's swim team. In addition to cheering for the BGSU Falcons, Alicia is a rabid Michigan fan and will talk about college football with anyone willing to engage. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her wife and son.

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