Chipotle Mexican Grill is trying to grow up without getting cheaper
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- Chipotle ended 2025 with 4,042 restaurants and expects to open about 350–370 more in 2026, putting expansion at the center of the story.
- Management has guided to roughly flat comparable sales in 2026, so execution (new stores + convenience) matters more than hype.
- Chipotle is resisting value-menu pricing, betting its premium brand and digital pickup model can hold customer loyalty.
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