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The fast casual chain is launching in the Monterrey area in partnership with Alsea, with plans to expand into Mexico City in 2027

International growth will be an important objective for the chain going forward and lessons drawn from its Nuevo León location will inform further development.

It's pushing into an adjacent market that's quite promising.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching its first restaurant in Mexico this week through a strategic partnership with Latin American operator Alsea.

Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced that the first Chipotle restaurant in Mexico will open on Thursday, July 16 in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, part of the Monterrey metropolitan area, in partnership with Alsea, a leading restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe. The opening marks a significant milestone in Chipotle’s international growth strategy […]

Jason Kidd, COO of the $46 billion fast-casual chain, is looking to promote talent with four key traits—team players who “own the outcome” have the best shot.

Chipotle has to deliver on a few fronts soon.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE:CMG) is expected to report second quarter same-store sales roughly in line with Wall Street expectations, while momentum could improve in the second half of 2026 as pricing actions, menu innovation and operational initiatives begin to offset ongoing macroeconomic...

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) should see stronger sales, customer traffic and restaurant margins in H

Why Chipotle’s upcoming Q2 earnings are driving fresh attention Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is drawing attention ahead of its Q2 2026 earnings release, as investors compare a projected slight EPS decline with expectations for healthy revenue growth and ongoing margin pressure from higher input costs. The setup creates a straightforward question for anyone following the stock: can Chipotle’s growing restaurant base and digital scale justify recent share price moves even as earnings...

In early July 2026, Chipotle Mexican Grill appointed independent director Albert Baldocchi to its Audit and Risk Committee to meet SEC and NYSE independence requirements, while the stock was reclassified across several Russell indices including additions to the Russell Midcap Index and Russell 1000 Dynamic Index. These governance and index changes come as investors watch Chipotle’s upcoming July 29 earnings report, weighing revenue growth against margin pressures, negative comparable sales,...

The fast-casual Mexican chain is no longer a growth-oriented company, which suggests that its current rally will fizzle soon.

They are part of the fast-casual chain’s Cultivate Next venture fund to support entrepreneurs working to solve challenges in agriculture, supply chains, and technology.

The partnership is part of a larger golf strategy by the brand, which became an official sponsor of PGA Tour through a multiyear deal announced in January.

The S 500’s consumer discretionary sector is the only one of 11 sectors to decline so far this year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) and McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) just closed earnings cycles that exposed a widening split inside fast food. Chipotle posted its first full year of negative comps. McDonald’s printed broad traffic recovery powered by value menus. Both feed millions weekly, yet their balance sheets, customers, and pricing playbooks barely rhyme. Negative Comps for Chipotle, ... Chipotle vs. McDonald’s: Why the Stock with Negative Comps Is the Better Buy

Chipotle is gearing up to release its fiscal Q2 earnings later this month, while analysts project a modest EPS decline.

Microsoft and Chipotle both crushed the market over the past decade, but their recent stumbles reveal two very different problems and two very different bets on what comes next.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) just delivered two of the most instructive turnaround updates in restaurants. Starbucks posted its clearest inflection yet under Brian Niccol. Chipotle, still working through a full year of negative comps, leaned harder on unit growth and menu innovation. Same sector, two very different scoreboards. Coffee Traffic Comes Back. ... Starbucks vs Chipotle: Two Restaurant Titans, Two Playbooks, Only One Winner

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at modern fast food stocks, starting with Chipotle (NYSE:CMG).

Chipotle Mexican Grill has seen its share price fall 38.0% over the past year, yet on current checks the stock still does not screen as a clear bargain. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to a premium price tag, while market based multiples look closer to fair. A 38.0% share price decline over the last 12 months puts Chipotle Mexican Grill firmly in the “out of favor” camp. This often prompts investors to reassess whether sentiment has moved further than...

For roughly the same amount of money, you could buy two stocks and add more growth opportunity to the mix.

CAVA's rapid expansion and Chipotle's robust margins set the stage for a compelling matchup in growth, profitability, and risk.

CAVA is growing fast with strong financials, while Chipotle boasts global scale and profitability. See how their fundamentals stack up for investors.

Is Chipotle stock finally a buy?

Chipotle’s (CMG) biggest stock-market problem may not be burritos, menu prices or slowing comparable sales. It might be investor skepticism. Bank of America thinks the restaurant business is demonstrating a demand pattern that might be significant for the beaten-down growth brands, including ...

In my years running a large toy store in Manchester, Conn., the biggest challenge was having the right inventory for the holiday season. While some items, like train sets and certain board games, sell every year, many of our categories were trend-driven. If I ordered space-themed Legos and kids ...

Funny enough, the next fast-food war may not be fought over chicken sandwiches, sauces, or value meals. It might be fought over the restaurant itself, and that shift isn’t hard to spot. Taco Bell has tested futuristic drive-thrus. Chipotle built newer formats around digital pickup. Chick-fil-A has ...

It’s tough being in the dining-out business right now. Soaring food costs are keeping families at home. Still, there are companies that can grow.

Over the last six months, Chipotle’s shares have sunk to $29.20, producing a disappointing 13.4% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 8% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.