Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright said Wednesday the fast-casual chain is seeing improvement in customers’ perceptions of affordability. Speaking on Chipotle’s second-quarter earnings call, Boatwright said the company’s brand tracking showed improved perceptions of value across "all income groups and age cohorts." "As it relates to value, I'm happy to report our brand tracker showed really solid progress across all income groups and age cohorts on value perception," Boatwright said. CHIPOTLE OPENS FIRST RESTAURANT IN MEXICO AS GLOBAL EXPANSION ACCELERATES"And so I think we're making meaningful progress as it relates to value at Chipotle. Boatwright has previously pushed back against perceptions that Chipotle has become too expensive or reduced its portions to boost profits.