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Market Cap:$1.2B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.0B
  • Public
  • US
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (Chipotle, the Company, or We) operates 837 restaurants in 33 states throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, and Toronto, Canada as of December 31, 2008. Our restaurants serve a focused menu of tacos, burritos, salads and burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla), made using fresh ingredients. People outside our company tend to categorize us as a fast casual conceptrestaurants that are a step up from traditional fast food, but not casual, sit-down places. Weve never worried much about what category were in. Instead, we remain focused on trying to find the highest quality ingredients we can to make great tasting food; on recruiting and retaining top performing people to ensure that the restaurant experience we provide is exceptional; and on building restaurants that are operationally efficient, aesthetically pleasing and on doing all of this with increasing awareness and respect for the environment. Chipotle began with a simple philosophy: demonstrate that food served fast doesnt have to be a traditional fast-food experience. Over the years, that vision has evolved. Today, our vision is to change the way the world thinks about and eats fast food. We do this by avoiding a formulaic approach when creating our restaurant experience, looking to fine-dining restaurants for inspiration. ...

Co-Chief Executive Officer
Montgomery F. Moran
Number of Employees 2,090
Contact Information

1543 Wazee St Ste 200

Denver, Colorado 80202

chipotle.com

(303) 595-4000

NAICS Code Full-Service Restaurants: 722110

Recent Events

  • Chipotle’s Solar Power to Cut CO2 Emissions by 41 Million lbs

    11/17/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Chipotle taking big burritos across the pond

    11/18/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • These Aren't the Worst-Run Companies of 2009

    10/23/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Celtics team up with Chipotle Mexican Grill

    10/23/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • American Express Sales Fall 16%; Amazon.com Net Up

    10/24/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill to install solar panels at 75 restaurants

    10/20/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • ADDING MULTIMEDIA Chipotle Plans Major Solar Power Initiative

    10/20/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • California firm buys apartment complexes for $48M: The Santa Barbara-based company acquires property in Hillsboro...

    10/19/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Results on October 22, 2009

    10/02/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:Chipotle enjoys hot reception

    9/22/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • Chipotle Reaches Agreement with Florida Tomato Grower to Improve Wages for Fa...

    9/11/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Business people and places

    7/26/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • Chipotle Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

    7/24/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Briefs: Circle of Excellence Awards announced

    7/17/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • BRIEF-Raymond James raises Chipotle, cuts Buffalo Wild Wings

    7/16/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • Chipotle Promo for Food, Inc. Launches Today

    7/14/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Chipotle Joins Forces with Magnolia Pictures, Participant Media and River Road Entertainment to...

    7/13/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Colorado Business

    7/02/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • 2. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2009 Results on...

    6/27/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Montgomery F. Moran Co-Chief Executive Officer
John R. Hartung Chief Finance and Development Officer
Mark Crumpacker Chief Marketing Officer
Rex Jones Chief Dev Officer
Rob Anderson Controller, Chief Accntng Offcr
Robert D. Wilner Chief Administrative Officer
Robin S. Anderson Controller, Chief Accntng Offcr
Darlene J. Friedman Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Jim Adams Executive Director, Marketing
Bob Blessing Regional Director
Bobby Shaw Operations Director In the Southeast
Jessica Frank Local Store Marketing Director
Phil Petrilli Operations Director
Albert S Baldocchi Financial Consultant and Strategic Advisor
Bill Niman Sustainable Agriculture Advisor
Chris Arnold Media Coordinator
N Robert Jr Restaurant Support Officer
Flanzraich Neil Director
John S. Charlesworth Director
Neil W. Flanzraich Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Steve Ells Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer
M. Steven Ells Board of Directors
Mats Lederhausen Board of Directors
Patrick J. Flynn Board of Directors

Mr. Moran is our Co-Chief Executive Officer. He was appointed to this position on January 1, 2009, after serving as President and Chief Operating Officer since March 2005. Mr. Moran previously served as chief executive officer of the Denver law firm Messner & Reeves, LLC, where he was employed since 1996, and as general counsel of Chipotle. Mr. Moran holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of Colorado and a J.D. from Pepperdine University.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Co-Chief Executive Officer Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Messner & Reeves, LLC Chief Executive Officer Former
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. President, Coo and Director Former
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. General Counsel Former
Pepperdine University J.D. Former
Pepperdine University Law Degree Former
University of Colorado Bachelor of Arts Degree In Communications Former
Pepperdine University Degree Former

Steve Ells founded Chipotle in 1993. He is co-Chief Executive Officer and was appointed Chairman of the Board in 2005, and has served as a director since 1996. Prior to launching Chipotle, Mr. Ells worked for two years at Stars restaurant in San Francisco. He is a member of the board of directors of The Land Institute. Mr. Ells graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history, and is also a 1990 Culinary Institute of America graduate.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Founder Current
The Land Institute Board of Directors Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. President Former
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Owner Former
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Director Former
University of Colorado Bachelor of Arts Degree In Art History Former

John R. (Jack) Hartung , 49, is Chief Finance and Development Officer. Mr. Hartung joined Chipotle in 2002 after spending 18 years at McDonald s where he held a variety of management positions, most recently as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of its Partner Brands Group. Mr. Hartung has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and economics as well as an MBA from Illinois State University.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Chief Finance and Development Officer Current
McDonald & Company Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Officer Former
McDonald's Corporation Former
Illinois State University MBA Former
Illinois State University Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting Former

Mark Crumpacker Chief Marketing Officer Mark Crumpacker was appointed Chief Marketing Officer effective January 5, 2009. From December 2002 until December 2008 he was Creative Director for Sequence, LLC, a strategic design and marketing consulting firm he co-founded in 2002, and prior to that served as creative director and in other leadership roles for a variety of design and media companies. Mr. Crumpacker attended the University of Colorado and received his B.F.A. from the Art College of Design in Pasadena, California.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Current
University of Colorado Former

Rex Jones Chief Development Officer Rex Jones joined Chipotle in 1998 as executive director of real estate. In 2005, he was promoted to executive director of development, taking on broader responsibilities including real estate, design, construction, and facilities. Prior to coming to Chipotle, he worked for Blockbuster Corp., as vice president for Asia Pacific development. He spent 13 years with McDonald’s Corp. in a variety of senior level real estate and development positions in the United States and Asia.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Chief Dev Officer Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Executive Director of Real Estate Current

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Controller, Chief Accntng Offcr Current

Robert D. (Bob) Wilner , 52, is Chief Administrative Officer responsible for Human Resources, Information Technology, Safety, Security and Risk. Mr. Wilner joined Chipotle in 2002 after spending nearly 30 years at McDonald s where he held a variety of operations and human resources positions in both corporate and international roles. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Human Resources of McDonald s Partner Brands Group. Mr. Wilner graduated summa cum laude from Colorado Technical University with a Bachelor of Science in human resources.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Chief Administrative Officer Current
McDonald & Company Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Board of Directors Current
McDonald's Corporation Vice President of Human Resources Former
McDonald's Corporation Partner Former
Colorado Technical University Bachelor of Science In Human Resources Former

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Controller, Chief Accntng Offcr Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Principal Accounting Officer Former
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Board of Directors Former

Ms. Friedman has served on the Board of Directors of Chipotle since 1995. Prior to retiring in 1995, Ms. Friedman spent 19 years at Syntex Corporation where she held a variety of management positions, most recently as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. While at Syntex Corporation, Ms. Friedman was a member of the corporate executive committee and the management committee. Ms. Friedman holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of California at Berkeley and an MBA from the University of Colorado.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Senior Vice President of Human Resources Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Syntex Corporation Senior Vice President of Human Resources Former
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Chairperson Former
University of Colorado MBA Former
University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Arts In Psychology Former
University of California Bachelor of Arts In Psychology Former

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Executive Director, Marketing Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Director, Marketing Former

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Regional Director Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Restaurant Support Officer Current
Franchise Management President Former
Franchise Management Coo Former
Thompson Hospitality Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Thompson Hospitality Inc. Vice President Former

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Operations Director In the Southeast Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Manager Former

Organization Position Status
The L.A. Office Local Store Marketing Director for Chipotle Mexican Grill Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Local Store Marketing Director Current
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bachelor of Arts In Journalism and Mass Communications Former

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Operations Director Current

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Financial Consultant and Strategic Advisor Current
Grace Restaurant Partners, LP Current
Grace Venture Partners, LP Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Chairperson Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Director Current
The Einstein Vice President, Business Development Former
Einstein/Noah Bagel Corporation Partner Former
Montgomery Securities Former
The First Boston Corporation Former
Stanford University MBA Former
University of California Bachelor of Science Degree In Chemical Engineering Former
University of California, Berkeley B.S. Degree In Chemical Engineering Former

Bill recalls those days as "moving toward a future that looks more like the past"-a time when flavor and quality came first and farmers and ranchers were proud stewards of their animals and their land. The business grew steadily as word got around-and soon distribution spread throughout California and beyond. Paul Willis, owner of Willis Free Range Pig Farm in Thornton, Iowa began working with Bill in 1995. Paul shared Bill's commitment to raising animals in a humane, old-fashioned way. Paul's tender, well-marbled pork also tasted great and found a ready market among chefs and food lovers. Today, Bill still raises cattle on his California ranch and Paul cares for his hogs in Iowa, but the Niman Ranch family has grown to include over 500 independent American family farmers. Whether they raise hogs, beef cattle, or sheep, they all share a dedication to producing great flavor using only natural methods. All of us at Niman Ranch are committed to fulfilling the vision upon which the company was founded - to bring the finest tasting meat possible to customers while practicing the highest standards of animal husbandry and environmental stewardship. Whether you shop at our Online Store, buy our products at your local grocer, or enjoy them at your favorite restaurant, thank you for choosing Niman Ranch. It is your support that makes this vision a reality.

Organization Position Status
Niman Ranch Founder & Chairman Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Sustainable Agriculture Advisor Current

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Media Coordinator Current

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Restaurant Support Officer Current

Organization Position Status
RAE Systems Inc. Member, Chair Current
Israelamericafoundation.Com Chairman Current
RAE Systems Inc. Board of Directors Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Director Current
Harvard Law School J.D. Former
Harvard College A.B. Former

John S. Charlesworth has served as a director of Chipotle since 1999. He is currently the sole owner/ member of Hunt Business Enterprises LLC, which is engaged in the business of consulting and business management. Hunt Business Enterprises also owns and operates three Car Care facilities under the EZ Street trade mark. Before retiring in 2000, Mr. Charlesworth worked for McDonald s for 26 years, most recently as president of its Midwestern division from July 1997 to December 2000. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business, majoring in economics, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Director Current
McDonald's Corporation President Former
McDonald & Company Former
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Former
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Economics Former

Steve Ells Chairman and co-Chief Executive Officer Steve Ells founded Chipotle in 1993. He is co-Chief Executive Officer and was appointed Chairman of the Board in 2005, and has served as a director since 1996. Prior to launching Chipotle, Mr. Ells worked for two years at Stars restaurant in San Francisco. He is a member of the board of directors of The Land Institute. Mr. Ells graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history, and is also a 1990 Culinary Institute of America graduate.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Chairman & CEO Former

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
IVAX Corporation President Current
Equity One, Inc. Vice Chairman and President Current
BELLUS Health Inc. Consultant Current
RAE Systems Inc. Member, Chair Current
Equity One, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Continucare Corporation Director Current
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Director Current
BELLUS Health Inc. Director Current
IVAX Corporation Vice Chairman Current
Harvard College A.B Former
Heller Ehrman LLP Life Sciences Legal Practice Group Team Former
Syntex Corporation Former
Israelamericafoundation.Com Chairman Former
RAE Systems Inc. Board of Directors Former
Harvard Law School J.D. Former
Harvard College A.B. Former

Mr. Flynn has served on the Board of Directors of Chipotle since 1998. He has been retired since January 2, 2001. Prior to retiring, Mr. Flynn spent 39 years at McDonald s where he held a variety of executive and management positions, most recently as Executive Vice President responsible for strategic planning and acquisitions.

Organization Position Status
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Board of Directors Current
McDonald's Corporation Executive Vice President Former
McDonald & Company Former

Executive News

  • Chipotle Ordering Application Now Available on the Apple App Store

    Business Wire - 8/25/09 - View Story

  • Chipotle launches iPhone ordering app

    The Denver Business Journal - 8/25/09 - View Story

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     CMG $83.25 -0.08 (-0.10% )
Average Volume 560,691
Shares Outstanding 15.09M
Market Cap 1.3B
Year High 98.66
Year Low 42.82
Earnings Per Share 3.48
P/E Ratio 23.92
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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