Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced it will open its 1,500th Chipotlane in Bradenton, Florida, advancing the company’s North American growth strategy.
Chipotle has added 500 Chipotlanes in less than two years as the format remains central to its development goals.
The milestone comes amid continued growth across Florida, where Chipotle expects to grow its restaurant footprint by approximately 17 per cent in 2026 and create approximately 1,500 restaurant jobs.
Since introducing the Chipotlane in 2018, the format has consistently delivered higher volumes and returns than traditional Chipotle restaurants, making it the company’s preferred format for new restaurant development. Last year, Chipotle opened 334 company-owned restaurants, of which 257 included a Chipotlane. The company expects to open 350 to 370 new restaurants in 2026 as it works towards its long-term goal of reaching 7,000 locations across the US and Canada.
“Chipotlanes are a powerful growth engine for Chipotle, delivering greater convenience and access for our guests while driving strong restaurant performance,” said Jason Kidd, Chief Operating Officer at Chipotle. “As we expand across North America, the format will remain central to our development strategy and our ability to bring Chipotle to more communities.”
