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Why Baja Fresh never became Chipotle
The Bottom Line: More than 20 years ago, Baja Fresh was the country’s biggest burrito chain and attracted a massive valuation in a sale to Wendy’s. Its subsequent downfall offers numerous lessons for emerging brands today.