Chipotle to open 315 to 345 locations in 2025; Q4 sales, traffic up

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported a strong fourth quarter as it continues to expand its footprint at home and abroad.

The quick-serve restaurant company expects to open between 315 and 345 new locations in 2025, more than 80% of which will have a drive-thru “Chipotlane” for digital orders. Along with growing at home, Chipotle, which has set a goal of 7,000 restaurants across North America, is also focusing on global expansion. It currently has 85 international sites, including 55 in Canada, 27 in Europe and three in the Middle East, which it entered last year...

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RSK: If you have a location or development that has a drive thru end cap I would give them a heads up.