I got banned from Chipotle. Looking for legal advice.

No, this is not a joke. I was banned from my local Chipotle.

Here's the story. I've been going to my local Chipotle Mexican Grill religiously for years. It's an excellent source of protein and healthy carbs for a low price, and it tastes great. I have been there realistically 300+ times in my lifetime, and would consider myself an outstanding customer (I let them know if they undercharge, I usually tip, I fill out their surveys etc... though none of that matters, it just adds to my anger). However, 3 months ago, one of the female employees gave me a wave, and I got her number. We met up that night, she led me on (told me she might actually like me... etc) and it ended up just being a one night stand. I'm not gonna lie, the next day when she told me we can "both be adults about this and move on," I was actually kind of hurt. I was really against doing anything that night honestly, but she begged. Though, this doesn't really matter either. Point is, I moved on, but continued to go to the Chipotle on a weekly+ basis as I always have done since the restaurant was built.

Today, (about 3 months after the incident) I went there normally, ordered my food to go (as usual), didn't acknowledge the girl (as usual), and was going to leave. However, I was stalled with some awkward casual conversation by one of the employees, only to find out that they had called the police on me. There was no prior warning, and they had never told me they were uncomfortable with my presence. It was a complete surprise. I was escorted out of the restaurant, and eventually they told me I am banned from ever going back there. Personally, I think it's discrimination because they would never do this to a female client were it a male employee, however, that probably doesn't matter.

I'm actually pretty bummed about this whole situation, as I love that restaurant. I really was just going for the food. I was being extremely respectful of the girl that led me on, and did absolutely nothing out of the ordinary to cause a disruption. I haven't said a word to her, texted her or attempted to contact her since a few days after our fling. The ONLY thing I have said to her was "can I get a water cup." Yes they have the right to deny service, but they need some sort of valid reason that can hold up in court, no? Should I sue them? I'm looking for a plan of action, because I'm starting to believe less and less that there is justice in this world

oh and I know this is the last place I should be asking for legal advice lol, but it's a good story nonetheless. Plus, you never know... shrug

 

goddamnit

 

Don't worry, the army of 12 yr olds will help.

 

If what you're saying is the 100% truth, then do what you want, I guess.

 

That is very odd considering it was three months after the incident. Personally I would just let it blow over because there's really nothing you can do, but I would suggest asking someone with actual legal knowledge if you want to sue

 

Reddit legal advice basically said I'm **** out of luck. I'll get arrested if I go there now anyway. Whatever fudge this world lol

 

You cant sue for this lmao, Chipotle is private institution so they can ban u all they want. That being said, you can easily walk in and buy sht no ones gonna kick u out

Im disallowed in a target but i go all the time

 

i got kicked out of a starbucks in illinois but idc, bc i dont live in illinois anyways. management was shitty lmao

 

Yea boi

 

**** reason to be banned

 

This kind of goes without saying but I'm going to wager a guess that the woman in question takes classes for a useless degree in a far left college or university and if you were somehow able to see her search history, it would be a lot of vox, hufpo, nyt, or maybe even everydayfeminism. And obviously if you ever got an answer out of them, they'd say you were stalking or attempting to harass her despite evidence to the contrary.

Reddit is right. You're pretty much out of luck unless you're black, hispanic or arabic, because you could then make a claim of discrimination based on race and basically fabricate your way into being allowed back into the establishment but assuming you're a white, straight man, yeah you're finished.

 

Its kind of useless posting here if you couldn't get anything from r/legaladvice
personally what id do is wait it out a bit, then just go there randomly one day and hope no one recognizes you

 

put this on quora

 

I posted it on Reddit legal advice. Basically all I can do is complain to corporate. I am in the process of dealing with it, and it seems they are siding with me. Best case scenario I get some free Chipotle and go there 3x a day

 

addiction for Chipotle? Why do you go so often

 

any resolution to this, its been a while since.

 

I did not hear back from corporate. However I started to go back to this location, and it looks like 80% of them are different employees. Not sure if it was me orrr what. Lol

 

good to hear! I need to try some chipotle when I have time!