BIG MILESTONE IN THE "LITTLE APPLE: Chipotle Opens its 4,000th Restaurant, Located in Manhattan, Kansas
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswireOpens in new window/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced the opening of its 4,000th restaurant, located in Manhattan, Kansas, known as the "Little Apple." To commemorate this achievement, Chipotle's executive leadership team and restaurant leaders will ring The Opening Bell® at The New York Stock Exchange today at 9:30 a.m. ET in the "Big Apple." The new Manhattan, Kansas restaurant includes the brand's signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to retrieve digital orders without leaving their cars. It also features Chipotle's new High-Efficiency Equipment Package, which consists of a Three-Pan Rice Cooker that enables higher cooking volumes and consistent batching, a Dual Sided Plancha that reduces cook time for steak, chicken and fajita veggies, a High-Capacity Fryer that improves throughput for fresh chips, and a Produce Slicer that automates the slicing of produce to streamline prep. The package allows staff to be deployed more effectively during peak hours and is designed to simplify cooking processes for employees while maintaining Chipotle's high culinary standards.
"Our 4,000th restaurant in Manhattan, Kansas is both a milestone for our growth and a celebration of the guests who have asked us to bring Chipotle to their communities," said Stephen Piacentini, Chief Development Officer. "This location showcases more convenient access points, sustainable design features and equipment upgrades that elevate the experience for our team members and our guests."
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