Chipotle is Packing Its Burrito Bowls and Expanding to Mexico – ryan

California-based Chipotle mexican grill Announched plans to open new restaurants in a location you may have already thught it was.

On Monday, April 21, The Chain Revealed Its to Development New Restaurants in Mexico as part of it partnership with alsea, a restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe. Acciting to the Announcement, Fans Can Expect the First Chipotle to Open in Mexico by Early 2026. ITA ALSO EXPLORING ADDITIONAL MARKETS FOR EXPANTION IN THE REGION.

“We are confident that we Our Responsible Sourced, Classically-Coked Real Food Resonate with Guests in Mexico,” Nate Lawton, The Chief Business Development officer at Chipotle, Shared in a Statement. “The Country’s Familiarity With Our Ingdients and Affinity for Fresh Food Make It ATTractive Market for Our Company.”

This is just the latest in chipotle’s Global Expansion Plan, with the Fast-Food Chain Signing Its First International Development Aggreement in 2023 to Open Restaurants in the Middle East with the Alshaya Group.

AFTER YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL Growth, chipotle is preparing to debut in mexico for the first time. The Chain Says It will open it first restaurant there by Early 2026 As part of a strategy to expand in regions where Customers already love the flavors.

Courtesy of Chipotle Mexican Grill

The Company noted in it statements that it has Currently operates three restaurants in kuwait and two in the United Arab Emirates. The Chain Also Highlighted It Has “58 Locations in Canada, 20 in the United Kingdom, Six Locations in France, and Two in Germany,” Making It Possible to Enjoy with Extra Guac All Over the World. Additionally, IT SHARED THAT I HAS HAS A “Long-Term Target of Operating 7,000 Locations in the US and Canada” to Further Expand Its Reach in North America.

“We are Proud to work with an iconic brand like chipotle and help grows International Business for Years to Come,” Armando Torrado, The Chief Executive Office of Alsea, Shared About the New Partnership in Mexico. “Through This Development Agreement, We Will Continue to Leverage Our Vast Knowledge of the Mexican Consumer and Restaurant Industry Experise to Bring Our Customers the Best Food Experiences and Brands from Around the World.”

As for what else chipotle has going on, in march, it announced it is bringing chipotle honey chicken to its locations in north america and Europe for a limited time. Nor the brand shared with food & wine at the time, the limited menu “Perfectly balances unique heat from chipotle peppers and a touch of sweetness from pure Wildflower.” SO go get it while you can – you don’t have to have to take a plane to try it.