Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its 1,000th Chipotlane restaurant on November 21.
Located in Olathe, Kansas, part of the Kansas City metro area, the milestone restaurant features the company's signature digital order drive-thru pick-up lane. Nearly 30% of the company's 3,600 restaurant locations now feature a Chipotlane.
"Chipotlanes are a critical piece of our long-term growth goal of reaching 7,000 restaurants in North America," says Chris Brandt, chief brand officer. "This restaurant format is the fastest way for fans to get Chipotle and has proven to increase sales, margins, and returns."
The brand anticipates opening 315 to 345 new restaurants in 2025 with at least 80% featuring a Chipotlane.