Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., or “Chipotle”, is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants in the U.S., United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France. The Fortune 500 company specializes in made-to-order burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads. Founded in 1993 in Denver, CO, Chipotle had grown to 16 restaurants in the state when McDonald’s Corporation became a major investor in 1998. By 2006, McDonald’s had fully divested itself from Chipotle. That same year, the company went public (NYSE: CMG), and the chain grew to over 500 locations. As of September 2023, the company operated more than 3,350 locations in 49 states and territories, with 65+ international restaurants. The brand employs more than 115,000 people. Chipotle is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. At the end of 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. earned a revenue of $9.5B+ and a market cap of $62.7B+, representing more than a 63% increase compared to the prior year, for the latter. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.