CHIPOTLE REACHES 1,000TH CHIPOTLANE MILESTONE

In This Article:

  • The 1,000th Chipotlane will open in the Kansas City metro area on Thursday, November 21

  • Chipotle anticipates opening 315 to 345 new restaurants in 2025 with at least 80% featuring a Chipotlane

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced today the opening of its 1,000th Chipotlane restaurant on Thursday, November 21. Located in the Kansas City metro area, the milestone restaurant will feature the company's signature digital order drive thru pick-up lane. Of the company's more than 3,600 restaurants in its real estate portfolio, nearly 30% feature a Chipotlane.

Chipotle’s 1,000th Chipotlane restaurant is located in the greater Kansas City area at 14833 West 151st Street in Olathe, Kansas. Of the company’s more than 3,600 restaurants in its real estate portfolio, nearly 30% feature a Chipotlane.
Chipotle’s 1,000th Chipotlane restaurant is located in the greater Kansas City area at 14833 West 151st Street in Olathe, Kansas. Of the company’s more than 3,600 restaurants in its real estate portfolio, nearly 30% feature a Chipotlane.

"Chipotlanes are a critical piece of our long-term growth goal of reaching 7,000 restaurants in North America," said Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer. "This restaurant format is the fastest way for fans to get Chipotle and has proven to increase sales, margins, and returns."

Inside the Chipotlane
Chipotle first introduced the Chipotlane format in the U.S. in early 2018, giving guests and delivery drivers the ability to pick up their Chipotle orders without leaving their cars. New restaurant openings that feature the digital order pick-up lane have demonstrated higher volumes and greater returns than a traditional Chipotle restaurant format. On average, it takes guests less than 30 seconds to complete the Chipotlane process.

Chipotle is building a real estate pipeline that will allow it to accelerate new unit growth to be in the range of 8% to 10% per year, with the majority of new restaurants featuring a Chipotlane. The company is on track to open between 285 to 315 new restaurants this year, which marks record growth for the business. In 2025, Chipotle anticipates opening between 315 to 345 new restaurants with at least 80% including a Chipotlane.

The Milestone Restaurant 
Chipotle's 1,000th Chipotlane restaurant is located in the greater Kansas City area at 14833 West 151st Street in Olathe, Kansas. The new location will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. The first 100 guests at the restaurant will receive a free Chipotle Napkin Holder*.

Opportunities to Grow with Chipotle 
Developing future talent at Chipotle is paramount to supporting its growth plans. The company provides transparent career progression showing how crew members can advance to a Restaurateur, the highest General Manager position, in as little as three and a half years, with a total potential compensation package of approximately $100,000 while leading a growing multi-million-dollar business. Last year, Chipotle had 24,000 internal promotions including 90% of its restaurant management roles and 87% of Field Leader positions. The company offers eligible workers industry-leading benefits such as debt-free degrees, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, access to mental health care, financial planning tools, and the opportunity for quarterly bonuses for all employees, including hourly crew members, up to a month's worth of pay per year.

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