Chipotle heads south of the border with opening of 1st location in Mexico
- Chipotle Mexican Grill will launch its first restaurant in Mexico early next year.
- The company aims to expand internationally, building on its recent ventures in the Middle East.
- Chipotle, a California-based chain with a 30-year history, is partnering with Alsea in Mexico City.
- According to Nate Lawton, Chipotle believes Mexico is an attractive market; he noted, "The country's familiarity with our ingredients and affinity for fresh food make it an attractive growth market for our company."
- This expansion occurs as tariffs on Mexican imports could increase costs for the chain's U.S. Locations.
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Chipotle heads south of the border, announcing first restaurant in Mexico despite Trump tariff war
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico. The California-based chain said Monday it’s planning to open a restaurant in Mexico early next year, its first location south of the border in its 30-year history. Chipotle is partnering with Alsea in Mexico City, a company that operates Domino’s, Starbucks, Burger King, Chili’s and other brands in South America and Europe. Alsea plans to explore additional expansion in Mexico and other locations in th…

Chipotle heads south of the border with opening of 1st location in Mexico
Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico. The California-based chain said Monday it’s planning to open restaurants in Mexico for the first time starting early next year.
Chipotle will open its first store south of the border in Mexico in early 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico. The California-based chain said Monday it’s planning to open a restaurant in Mexico early next year, its first location south of the border in its 30-year history. Chipotle is partnering with Alsea in Mexico City, a company that operates Domino’s, Starbucks, Burger King, Chili’s and other brands in South America and Europe. Alsea plans to explore additional expansion in Mexico and other locations in th…
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