CHIPOTLE DEBUTS IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH FIRST RESTAURANT IN RIYADH

(NYSE:CMG) Chipotle Mexican Grill announced the opening of its first restaurant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia later this month at Sidra in Riyadh, in partnership with Alshaya Group. Since 2024, Chipotle has opened 16 restaurants across the Middle East, including seven in the United Arab Emirates, seven in Kuwait and two in Qatar. Chipotle continues to expand its international footprint with more than 80 company-owned restaurants in Canada, 21 in the U.K., six in France and two in Germany. The company, in partnership with Alsea, recently entered Mexico with its first restaurant in Nuevo León. Chipotle currently operates more than 4,200 restaurants worldwide and expects to open between 350 and 370 new restaurants in 2026. Chipotle targets operating 7,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Chipotle employs nearly 140,000 people as of June 30, 2026.

CMG Investors Have Opportunity to Join Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law

(NYSE: CMG) Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP announced it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Chipotle is the subject of a Reuters report published on August 4, 2026, titled: "Chipotle pulls jalapenos from some restaurants amid salmonella probe." The Company said on Tuesday it had removed jalapenos from all its restaurants in Minnesota and other locations that received the product after identifying the peppers as a potential common ingredient in a salmonella outbreak under investigation by public health authorities. Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation. The founding partners of SBS are Brian Schall, Andrew Brown, and David Schwartz.

CHIPOTLE RAISES FULL YEAR COMPARABLE SALES GUIDANCE ON STRONG Q2 MOMENTUM

(NYSE: CMG) Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. reported total revenue of $3.3 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, representing a 9.3% increase year over year. Comparable restaurant sales increased 2.2%, consisting of a 1.2% increase in average check and a 1.0% increase in transactions. Operating margin was 15.7%, down from 18.2% in the prior year, and restaurant level operating margin was 25.2%, down from 27.4%. Net income for the quarter was $403.5 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $436.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. The company opened 100 company-owned restaurants, with 80 including a Chipotlane, and one international partner-operated restaurant. Chipotle repurchased $630.7 million of stock at an average price per share of $32.55, with $1.7 billion remaining available under share repurchase authorizations as of June 30, 2026. The company projects full year comparable restaurant sales growth in the low single digit range, 350 to 370 new restaurant openings (including 10 to 15 international partner-operated restaurants), and an estimated underlying full year effective tax rate between 24% and 26%.

CHIPOTLE ENTERS MEXICO WITH FIRST RESTAURANT IN NUEVO LEÓN

(NYSE: CMG) Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that its first Chipotle restaurant in Mexico will open on Thursday, July 16 in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, in partnership with Alsea (BMV: ALSEA*). The Nuevo León restaurant is the first location to open under the development agreement Chipotle and Alsea announced in April 2025. Chipotle's existing international portfolio includes more than 80 locations in Canada, 20 in the U.K., six in France, and two in Germany, and the company currently operates more than 4,100 restaurants worldwide. Chipotle expects to open between 350 and 370 new restaurants in 2026 and is targeting 7,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Alsea operates more than 4,800 units in Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, France, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Uruguay and Paraguay. The company projects expansion into Mexico City in 2027 and plans to open additional restaurants in Nuevo León later this year.

CHIPOTLE'S "SUMMER OF EXTRAS" RETURNS, WITH STREAK-BASED REWARDS AND LOCAL RANKINGS TO GAMIFY THE REWARDS EXPERIENCE

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced the return of its "Summer of Extras" rewards program for 2026, offering members new ways to earn free food and engage with the brand. The program, running from June 1 through August 31, introduces monthly streak challenges, local leaderboards, bonus rewards, badges, and shareable stats. The company reports nearly 23 million active Chipotle Rewards members and notes that the recent "Rewards on Repeat" relaunch has driven nearly 25% growth in daily enrollees. In 2025, the program drove 6.4 million activations and incremental sales estimated at more than $12 million, with 37.8 million earned social impressions. New members can receive a limited-time free chips and guac offer with a minimum purchase of $5.00. Chipotle operates over 4,100 restaurants as of March 31, 2026, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The company aims to deepen engagement and reward frequency through interactive, gamified loyalty experiences.

CHIPOTLE ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) reported first quarter 2026 financial results, with total revenue increasing 7.4% to $3.1 billion compared to the prior year. Comparable restaurant sales grew by 0.5%, driven by a 0.6% increase in transactions, while operating margin decreased to 12.9% from 16.7%. The company opened 49 new company-owned restaurants, 42 of which included a Chipotlane, and repurchased $700.8 million of stock at an average price of $36.14 per share. Net income for the quarter was $302.8 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, down from $386.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025.

CHIPOTLE TAPS AWARD-WINNING FERNANDO MACHADO AS CHIEF BRAND OFFICER

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced the appointment of Fernando Machado as Chief Brand Officer, effective June 1, and Arlie Sisson as Chief Digital Officer. These new leadership roles are intended to accelerate innovation and digital growth as part of the company's Recipe for Growth strategy. Chipotle operates over 4,000 restaurants as of December 31, 2025, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East, with over 130,000 employees. The company emphasizes its commitment to real food, digital advancement, and sustainable business practices. These appointments are significant as they aim to strengthen Chipotle's brand, marketing, and technology capabilities.