What is Chipotle Mexican Grill's parent company?

It's a publicly traded company, so you and thousands of others can buy a piece of it by purchasing stock in CMG. Before becoming publicly listed, McDonalds made a major investment in the company started by Steve Ellis. read more

Ells had originally planned to use funds from the first Chipotle to open a fine-dining restaurant, but instead focused on Chipotle Mexican Grill when the restaurants saw success. In 1998, the first restaurant outside of Colorado opened in Kansas City, Missouri. read more

None. They are a public company owned by their shareholders. CMG is the stock symbol and all of this is public record. McDonalds was formerly an investor until 2006 when they divested and Chipotle went public. read more

When Chipotle opened its first restaurant in 1993, the idea was simple: show that food served fast didn't have to be a “fast-food” experience. Using high-quality raw ingredients, classic cooking techniques, and distinctive interior design, we brought features from the realm of fine dining to the world of quick-service restaurants. read more