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Chipotle is giving away $1M in free food this week— here’s how to score some

Nypost · · 399 words · By Ben Cost
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Chipotle lovers can put their knowledge of the Tex-Mex chain to the test for a chance to win free food.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Stephanie Perdue, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Chipotle.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 2: “those who ace the test also have the chance to be randomly selected for one of 53 silver tickets, each of which comes with a bonus question.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results regarding Duolingo, SATs, and La Liga. No evidence confirms the '53 silver tickets'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1952–53 La Liga was the 22nd season since its establishment. Barcelona retained the title and achieved their sixth trophy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1952–53_La_Liga
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The NFL Top 100 Players of 2026, honoring the best NFL players of the year, is the sixteenth season in the NFL Top 100. It premiered on June 22, 2026, and concluded on September 3, 2026. Los Angeles R…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Top_100_Players_of_2026
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Professional Footballers' Association Men's Players' Player of the Year is an annual award given to the player who is adjudged to have been the best of the year in English football. The award has …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PFA_Players'_Player_of_the_Yea…
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Claim 3: “From August 18-20, the burrito monger is doling out over $1 million dollars worth of edible goodies to Rewards members in the US and Canada who excel at the Chipotle IQ game.”
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While the general $1M promotion is corroborated, the specific dates (August 18-20) and the 'burrito monger' phrasing are not explicitly confirmed across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence; the provided evidence for this specific claim is largely irrelevant (Google Gemini/Nvidia/WTW).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. ( chih-POAT-lay), also known simply as Chipotle, is an American multinational chain of fast casual restaurants specializing in bowls, tacos, and Mission burritos made to o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipotle_Mexican_Grill
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nvidia Corporation ( en-VID-ee-ə) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company develops graphics processing units (GPUs), systems on chips (SoC…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Willis Towers Watson plc (branded as WTW) is a British-American multinational advisory, broking and solutions company. Its operations span commercial insurance brokerage and risk advisory, employee be…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willis_Towers_Watson
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Claim 4: “If they answer this question correctly, they’ll receive free burritos for a year, per the promotion.”
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One web search result confirms that answering the bonus question correctly wins free burritos for a year for 53 people. Other results mention free burritos for a year but in the context of different promotions (National Burrito Day or Taco Bell).
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web search NEUTRAL — Answer it right, and you win free burritos for an entire year — only 53 people can qualify for the free burritos. There's also a new Daily Streaks feature that rewards fans with bonus points and exclu…
https://mashable.com/entertainment/chipotle-iq-1-million-fre…
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web search NEUTRAL — National Burrito Day is Thursday, April 4 — and Chipotle is offering fans of the brand a chance to win free burritos for a year. (Chipotle / Fox News). The puzzle will consist of two potential Chipotl…
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/chipotle-offering-food…
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web search NEUTRAL — Fans of Mexican dining are in for a “flavour explosion” on Riverside Square, as Bedford’s first ever Taco Bell restaurant opens on Wednesday, 3 December with the promise of free burritos for an entire…
https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/win-free-burritos-for-a…
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Claim 5: “This pop quiz, which runs from 9 a.m. to 8:59 p.m. EST each day of the promotion, covers everything Chipotle, from ingredients to cooking methods and more.”
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One web search result explicitly confirms the pop quiz runs from 9 a.m. to 8:59 p.m. EST and covers ingredients and cooking methods. No other independent source confirms these exact hours.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Abbott Laboratories, commonly known as Abbott, is an American multinational medical devices and health care company founded in Chicago with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois. The company produces …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Laboratories
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web search NEUTRAL — This pop quiz, which runs from 9 a.m. to 8:59 p.m. EST each day of the promotion, covers everything Chipotle, from ingredients to cooking methods and more.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/chipotle-giving-awa…
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web search NEUTRAL — This is the sixth year Chipotle has run this promotion, the company said, although this will be the first year the gameplay period will span two weeks. This is also the first year customers can play t…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/08/11/chipotl…
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Claim 6: “those who didn’t score complimentary vittles for acing the test will receive 50 Bonus points, while supplies last.”
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No evidence was found after searching for this specific claim.
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Claim 7: “Those who don’t win any free food are still eligible for Rewards points, of which Chipotle is giving out 5 million each day.”
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The provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant (Michelin Guide, YouTube videos, and general rewards page) and does not mention the 5 million daily rewards points.
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web search NEUTRAL — who sued the Michelin Guide when he lost his own three-star rating.
https://www.foodandwine.com/food-news-7496849
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web search NEUTRAL — Join chipotle rewards. Unlock free chipotle.Send them back to school with a Chipotle Gift Card—perfect for powering through lectures, study sessions, and everything after class.
https://www.chipotle.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — THE BEST ART WITH SAND WINS !!Alejo Igoa21M views • 3 months agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+). 5:16:31. [Playlist] Disney songs piano | Disney OST이츠허밍 It's Humming1.1M views • 3 years agoLivePlaylist ()Mix…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbivptXbkXs
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Claim 8: “Each day, the first 8,000 players to answer five out of five questions correctly will win an hourly prize.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that the first 8,000 players daily/hourly who answer five out of five questions correctly win a prize.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mediahub, formerly known as MullenLowe Mediahub, is a global media planning and buying agency. It is part of the IPG Mediabrands advertising network, itself a component of multinational advertising an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediahub
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — S&P Global Inc. (prior to 2016, McGraw Hill Financial, Inc., and prior to 2013, The McGraw–Hill Companies, Inc.) is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York. Its pr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S&P_Global
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — HP Inc. is an American multinational information technology company with its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, that develops personal computers (PCs), printers and other related supplies, as well…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Inc.
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Claim 9: “Players who answer four out of five questions correctly will be awarded 25 Chipotle rewards points”
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No evidence was found after searching for this specific claim.
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Claim 10: “As part of a Chipotle Rewards sweepstakes running until August 31, Chipotle Rewards members can trade in 10 points in the Rewards Exchange for a chance to win the exclusive card game and a Build Your Own Family Meal.”
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Claim 11: “Chipotle is offering 5,000 BOGO offers, 1,500 free Cilantro Lime Sauces and 1,500 free Queso Blanco offers every hour.”
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Three independent web search results (AOL, and two others) explicitly confirm the hourly prize distribution of 5,000 BOGOs, 1,500 Cilantro Lime Sauces, and 1,500 Queso Blanco offers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chipotle is giving out 5,000 BOGO offers, 1,500 free Cilantro Lime Sauce offers, and 1,500 free Queso Blanco offers per hour. Timeframe-wise, the game runs from 6 a.m. to 5:59 p.m. PT each day.
https://www.aol.com/articles/chipotle-giving-away-more-1m-15…
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web search NEUTRAL — And there are oodles of complimentary scores to go around — Chipotle is offering 5,000 BOGO offers, 1,500 free Cilantro Lime Sauces and 1,500 free Queso Blanco offers every hour.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/lifestyle/chipotle-offering-1-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Each hour, the first 8,000 Chipotle IQ players who score a 5 out of 5 will win a food reward. Hourly prizes include 5,000 BOGO entrée offers, 1,500 free Cilantro Lime Sauce offers and 1,500 free Queso…
https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2026-08-11-CHIPOTLE-IQ-RETURNS…
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Claim 12: “Chipotle is giving away $1M in free food this week”
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Multiple web search results confirm Chipotle is giving away $1 million in free food, though the specific mechanism varies (some mention Instagram Reels, others mention the IQ game).
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web search NEUTRAL — In lieu of airing a commercial during the big game, Chipotle will spotlight its real value proposition with a one-time drop of up to $1 million in free entrée codes, delivered via a :30 Instagram Reel…
https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2026-02-03-WHILE-OTHERS-AIR-AI…
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web search NEUTRAL — Where to Get Free Food on Tax Day.
https://www.foodandwine.com/food-news-7496849
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web search NEUTRAL — Chipotle started the promotion in 2016 and has since given away more than $16 million in free food to teachers and medical professionals. The program had “its highest participation to date” last year,…
https://uk.style.yahoo.com/chipotle-offering-chance-win-free…
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Claim 13: “Fans are eligible to play the Chipotle IQ game once per day.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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