boatwright

[boht-rahyt]

noun

1. a craftsman who builds wooden boats.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boatwright¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; boat, wright

Example Sentences

Since then, “the gap has widened, with low- to middle-income guests further reducing frequency,” Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright told investors.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill’s interim CEO, Scott Boatwright, similarly cited consumer headwinds, even though the burrito chain’s latest quarterly earnings met expectations.

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“Earlier this year, as consumer sentiment declined sharply, we saw a broad-based pullback in frequency across all income cohorts,” Boatwright said during an analyst call on Oct.

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Consumers making less than $100,000 represent about 40% of Chipotle’s total sales, and are dining out less frequently than in the past, Boatwright says.

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“They’re just eating with us less frequently, and they’re eating at home more often,” Chipotle Chief Executive Scott Boatwright said in an interview.

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