Chipotle's new PAC signals a change in how the company engages in politics

Chipotle quietly filed FEC paperwork to form a political action committee.

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• Chipotle has filed to form a PAC, allowing the company to donate directly to federal candidates.
• The move is a departure from the Mexican Grill's prior "Government Affairs Engagement Policy."
• The move comes ahead of the midterms, which are expected to be hotly contested.

Chipotle Mexican Grill has filed paperwork to form a political action committee...