Chipotle Mexican Grill will make its first foray into Latin America as it continues its international expansion.
The fast-casual chain has signed a development agreement to open restaurants in Mexico. In partnership with Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V. (Alsea), a leading restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe, Chipotle will open its first location in Mexico by early 2026 and begin exploring “additional expansion markets in the region”.
“We are confident that our responsibly-sourced, classically-cooked real food will resonate with guests in Mexico,” said Nate Lawton, Chief Business Development Officer at Chipotle. “The country’s familiarity with our ingredients and affinity for fresh food make it an attractive growth market for our company.”
Chipotle’s international portfolio of owned and operating restaurants includes 58 locations in Canada, 20 in the UK, six locations in France and two in Germany. The company signed its first international development agreement in July 2023, entering into a deal with Alshaya Group to open restaurants in the Middle East. Chipotle and Alshaya Group currently operate three restaurants in Kuwait and two in the UAE.
