Description

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is dedicated to developing and operating fast-casual dining establishments that serve fresh Mexican food, predominantly within the U.S. The company's headquarters are located in Newport Beach, California, and it currently provides employment for 73,000 full-time staff. Its restaurants present a menu comprising burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (which are burritos served without the tortilla), and salads. As of December 31, 2016, the firm organized its business and restaurant network across 11 distinct regions. By that date, Chipotle managed 2,198 restaurants throughout the United States, along with 29 international Chipotle locations, and an additional 23 establishments operating under different concepts. The international footprint, specifically 29 restaurants outside the U.S., included 17 outlets in Canada, six in the United Kingdom, five in France, and one in Frankfurt, Germany. The company also offers non-expiring gift cards. Chipotle categorizes its restaurant sites as either end-caps (at the conclusion of a retail row), in-lines (within a retail row), free-standing structures, or other configurations.