OLYMPIAN Ryan Lochte’s wife is filing for divorce after seven years of marriage.

Swimming icon Lochte has been married to Kayla Rae Reid since 2018 after they started dating in 2016.

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Olympic swimming legend Ryan Lochte is getting divorced[/caption]

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Lochte has been married to wife, Kayla Rae Reid, for seven years but she announced she was filing for divorce on Wednesday[/caption]

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Lochte said he was ‘deeply grateful’ for what he and Reid had done together[/caption]

However, Reid revealed she had made the decision to end their marriage.

In an emotional Instagram statement, the 33-year-old said: “Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection.

“I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing and challenging seasons of my life.

“I’ve been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing — not from fresh, open wounds.

“Sometimes we face trials we didn’t choose or see coming.

“And in those moments, we’re forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children and our future.

“I’ve come to understand that staying isn’t always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love — for those around me and myself.”

According to court records reported by People, Kayla filed for divorce on March 26.

The pair welcomed three children during their marriage; Caiden, seven, Liv, five and Georgia, 23 months.

Lochte has won 12 medals at the Olympics including six golds, three silver and three bronze.

His exploits have made him the second-most decorated male swimmer in Olympic history, behind team-mate Michael Phelps.

The 40-year-old released a statement of his own on the divorce.

He said: “I want to take a moment to acknowledge what Kayla shared.

“This past year has brought major changes for both of us as we’ve come to the difficult decision to end our marriage.

“I’m deeply grateful for the life we’ve built together and especially for the love we share for our three children.

“Although this decision hasn’t been easy, I believe it’s the right step toward peace and well-being for us both.

“I remain committed to healing, growth, and co-parenting with care and respect as we move forward separately.

“Thank you to our family and friends for your continued support – it truly means a lot as we begin this new chapter.”

Neither has revealed what the reason behind the divorce was.

A HARLEY-DAVIDSON rival has announced the launch of a new bike that hopes to find a fanbase of passionate motorcycle riders.

After separating from Harley-Davidson, Buell Motorcycles’ CEO vows that the company will soon compete with iconic motorcycle brands.

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Buell Motorcycles was bought by Bill Melvin in January 2016 for $2 million[/caption]

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Buell Motorcycles’ CEO said he hopes the company will rival Harley-Davidson[/caption]

Buell Motorcycles’ CEO Bill Melvin wants to build a motorcycle brand that can compete with industry legends like Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle, as reported by MLive.com.

Even though Melvin has big dreams for the company, he’s not skipping any steps when it comes to quality.

Each bike at Buell’s headquarters, located at 2700 Patterson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, is assembled by hand.

Melvin admitted that not many people associate Grand Rapids, Michigan, with the motorcycle scene.

However, the goal is to create quality bikes like the Super Cruiser for a community of riders who are passionate about motorcycles.

“We’ve really been welcomed with open arms to grow this here in Grand Rapids,” Melvin said.

“…and that’s a strong passion of ours — to have it be a Grand Rapids and Michigan story.”

The company is launching the Super Cruiser next season — a bike that hopes to capture a “bold, unapologetic, and untamed” kind of spirit.

“With Buell’s iconic 1190cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine and the aggressive touch of Roland Sands Design, it’s a high-octane force of nature that breaks all the rules,” the company website states.

Buell Motorcycles has branded the bike as a powerful beast that’s meant for riders who are seeking a rush of adrenaline and thrill.

“This bike is a throwback to an era when riding was raw and real, but with the precision and performance to dominate today’s roads,” the website claims.

The company said over 6,000 people have already pre-ordered the bike.

With the current momentum, the company is looking to hire 162 more employees, which would triple its current workforce.

Additionally, Buell plans to invest nearly $19 million to purchase its headquarters, which it’s currently only leasing.

The company was established in 1983 by Erik Buell, who was a former motorcycle racer and an engineer at Harley-Davidson.

Buell, which was purchased by Harley-Davidson in 1998 following earlier investments in the company, gained recognition for producing high-performance, racing-inspired street motorcycles.

Throughout its journey, it’s earned its stripes by accumulating numerous awards and industry honors.

Nevertheless, as Harley-Davidson experienced a decline in sales, the company announced that it would ditch the Buell Motorcycles brand, shifting its business focus back to its primary line of motorcycles.

Melvin took a chance on the company in January 2016, purchasing the company for $2 million.

Buell’s new bike is expected to go into production in Fall 2025 with a suggested retail price of $25,900.

“When I see it, it makes you feel like you want to go ride,” Melvin said.

CHIPOTLE Mexican Grill’s CEO has revealed a big change coming to all of its branches.

Scott Boatwright, who took over the burrito chain eight years ago, discovered a vital element was missing and sales were suffering as a result.

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Scott Boatwright, Chipotle’s CEO, is focusing on customer service[/caption]

Before taking over, he worked closely with the restaurant’s founder, Steve Ells.

Boatwright claimed that Ells told him that Chipotle didn’t need to be friendly, it just needed to be fast.

However, that way of thinking is changing now, and Boatwright is bringing customer service to the forefront of the business.

“Our team members got so focused on creating the experience efficiently that they can just forget to smile,” he told Fortune.

Employees will be encouraged to use basic greetings and questions like “thank you for spending your hard-earned money at Chipotle” and “what can I make fresh for you today?”

Boatwright argues these phrases won’t slow staff down, and it will do wonders for the brand’s relationship with its customers.

Starbucks is doing something similar after Brian Niccol, Boatwright’s former boss, told employees to leave short, personal notes on cups.

The smile-more campaign isn’t the only change to be hitting the Mexican eatery.

Chipotle revealed its bold plans to sell Mexican food to Mexicans, with its first restaurant expected to open in Mexico City.

While no exact timeline or quantity was divulged for the openings, the CEO noted that Chipotle would work on opening the locations in the country in 2026.

In April this year, Boatwright confirmed that 345 new restaurants will open nationwide by the end of the year.

The restaurant chain’s expansion move is outpacing some top competitors in the fast food industry.

Boatwright told investors the restaurant openings would “surpass the size and scale of most of our competitors.”

While 345 is the target goal, Chipotle noted a range between 315 and 345 for the openings by 2026, with at least 80% including a Chipotlane.

Chipotlanes are notable drive-thrus where customers can pick up mobile or online orders they placed ahead of time.

Internationally, Boatwright also noted that the company will add about 15 to 20 new restaurants in Canada and another five in the Middle East.

Chipotle is testing robots in kitchens to free up more time for staff members.

Dubbed the Autocado, Chipotle’s helper robot cuts, cores, and peels avocados before they are hand mashed to create the restaurant’s signature guacamole.

The company first announced the move last September, revealing it would trial the machine in two California locations. 

According to Chipotle, Autocado can cut, core, and peel avocados in 26 seconds on average, halving the amount of time it takes to make guac.

Each year, the chain uses about 5.2 million cases of avocados at its locations across the US, Canada, and Europe.

In an exclusive comment provided to The U.S. Sun, Chipotle revealed the machines have now been removed from the restaurants and returned back to the company’s head office.

The major chain is now working on “optimizing” the robot and ironing out any wrinkles it faced during its two-month trial period.

“After testing the devices in Orange County, Calif. restaurants for nearly two months and gathering valuable insights from our crew members, we’ve moved the device back to the Chipotle Cultivate Center in Irvine, CA, to explore process optimizations as part of our stage-gate process,” the Chipotle spokeswoman told The U.S. Sun.

Autocado is the second robot being trialed by Chipotle after it announced it would test out Chippy, a different bot used to automate tortilla chips.

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There will be a change to how staff greet customers at Chiptole[/caption]

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