All Brands Owned by Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

What does Chipotle Mexican Grill own?

Chipotle operates a single restaurant brand, Chipotle, across more than 4,000 locations. It has wound down side concepts including ShopHouse and Tasty Made, and holds an investment interest in the Pizzeria Locale pizza concept. Its growth strategy focuses on the core Chipotle brand rather than a multi-brand portfolio.

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill publicly traded?

Yes. Chipotle trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CMG and is a member of the S&P 500. The company completed a 50-for-1 stock split in June 2024. There is no controlling shareholder.

Who founded Chipotle?

Chef Steve Ells founded Chipotle in Denver, Colorado, in July 1993. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, Ells intended the burrito shop to fund a fine dining restaurant, but its success redirected him to expansion. He led the company until 2017.

Where is Chipotle Mexican Grill headquartered?

Chipotle is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The company moved its headquarters from Denver, where it was founded, to Southern California in 2018 after Brian Niccol became CEO.

Who owns Chipotle?

Chipotle is publicly owned, with shares held mostly by institutional investors. McDonald's was once its majority owner, investing from 1998 to 2001 and divesting completely around the 2006 IPO. No single entity controls the company today.

How many Chipotle restaurants are there?

As of December 31, 2025, there were 4,056 Chipotle restaurants: 3,938 in the United States, 104 company-owned international locations, and 14 partner-operated restaurants in the Middle East. The company plans 350 to 370 new openings in 2026 and has begun entering Mexico, South Korea, and Singapore.