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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
__________________________________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
__________________________________________________________________________
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025
or
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                to                
Commission File Number: 1-32731
__________________________________________________________________________
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
__________________________________________________________________________
Delaware
84-1219301
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1100 Newport Beach, CA
92660
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 524-4000
__________________________________________________________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per shareCMGNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. x Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):
x
Large accelerated filer
o Accelerated filer
o Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
o
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes x No
As of April 21, 2025, there were 1,347,364 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value of $0.01 per share outstanding.

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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(unaudited) 
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$725,597 $748,537 
Accounts receivable, net101,594 143,963 
Inventory41,387 48,942 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets103,945 97,538 
Income tax receivable- 67,229 
Investments689,125 674,378 
Total current assets1,661,648 1,780,587 
Leasehold improvements, property and equipment, net2,436,762 2,390,126 
Long-term investments701,056 868,025 
Restricted cash30,526 29,842 
Operating lease assets4,075,748 4,000,127 
Other assets116,415 113,728 
Goodwill21,939 21,939 
Total assets$9,044,094 $9,204,374 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$217,406 $210,695 
Accrued payroll and benefits154,429 261,913 
Accrued liabilities185,307 179,747 
Unearned revenue203,744 238,577 
Current operating lease liabilities284,505 277,836 
Income tax payable46,147 - 
Total current liabilities1,091,538 1,168,768 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Long-term operating lease liabilities4,348,574 4,262,782 
Deferred income tax liabilities38,879 46,208 
Other liabilities74,231 71,070 
Total liabilities5,553,222 5,548,828 
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 600,000 shares authorized, no shares issued as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
- - 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 11,500,000 shares authorized, 1,349,790 and 1,358,751 shares issued as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
13,498 13,586 
Additional paid-in capital2,117,803 2,078,010 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(9,847)(10,282)
Retained earnings1,369,418 1,574,232 
Total shareholders' equity3,490,872 3,655,546 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$9,044,094 $9,204,374 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
March 31,
20252024
Food and beverage revenue$2,859,831 $2,684,447 
Delivery service revenue15,422 17,401 
Total revenue2,875,253 2,701,848 
Restaurant operating costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below):
Food, beverage and packaging838,403 779,076 
Labor718,226 659,450 
Occupancy149,841 135,699 
Other operating costs415,161 385,773 
General and administrative expenses172,783 204,625 
Depreciation and amortization87,211 83,243 
Pre-opening costs8,210 7,211 
Impairment, closure costs, and asset disposals6,168 5,479 
Total operating expenses2,396,003 2,260,556 
Income from operations479,250 441,292 
Interest and other income, net22,253 19,364 
Income before income taxes501,503 460,656 
Provision for income taxes114,904 101,369 
Net income$386,599 $359,287 
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.29 $0.26 
Diluted$0.28 $0.26 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic1,354,5181,372,175
Diluted1,360,7191,381,162
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments$435 $(1,293)
Comprehensive income$387,034 $357,994 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Common StockTreasury Stock
SharesAmountAdditional
Paid-In
Capital		SharesAmountRetained
Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal
Balance, December 31, 20231,874,139$18,741 $1,937,794 502,843$(4,944,656)$6,056,985 $(6,657)$3,062,207 
Stock-based compensation -- 36,681 -- - - 36,681 
Stock plan transactions and other4,00240 2,070 -- - - 2,110 
Repurchase of common stock-- - 1,935(97,663)- - (97,663)
Net income -- - -- 359,287 - 359,287 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes-- - -- - (1,293)(1,293)
Balance, March 31, 20241,878,141$18,781 $1,976,545 504,778 $(5,042,319)$6,416,272 $(7,950)$3,361,329 
Balance, December 31, 20241,358,751$13,586 $2,078,010 -$- $1,574,232 $(10,282)$3,655,546 
Stock-based compensation -- 38,180 -- - - 38,180 
Stock plan transactions and other1,83520 1,613 -- - - 1,633 
Repurchase of common stock(10,796)(108)- -- (591,413)- (591,521)
Net income -- - -- 386,599 - 386,599 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes-- - -- - 435 435 
Balance, March 31, 20251,349,790$13,498 $2,117,803 -$- $1,369,418 $(9,847)$3,490,872 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three months ended
March 31,
20252024
Operating activities
Net income $386,599 $359,287 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization87,211 83,243 
Deferred income tax provision(7,329)(4,890)
Impairment, closure costs, and asset disposals6,018 4,209 
Provision for credit losses(1,294)(412)
Stock-based compensation expense37,601 36,003 
Other914 835 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable43,239 26,146 
Inventory7,535 1,331 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(9,748)16,291 
Operating lease assets72,540 64,797 
Other assets61 1,561 
Accounts payable 13,208 12,588 
Accrued payroll and benefits(107,013)(85,289)
Accrued liabilities(183)25,322 
Unearned revenue(31,001)(19,358)
Income tax payable/receivable113,377 97,960 
Operating lease liabilities(55,662)(51,537)
Other long-term liabilities1,002 1,147 
Net cash provided by operating activities557,075 569,234 
Investing activities
Purchases of leasehold improvements, property and equipment(144,810)(132,703)
Purchases of investments(4,000)(366,798)
Maturities of investments154,889 198,462 
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities6,079 (301,039)
Financing activities
Repurchase of common stock(553,796)(27,005)
Tax withholding on stock-based compensation awards(32,902)(72,654)
Other financing activities1,524 (415)
Net cash used in financing activities(585,174)(100,074)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(236)(752)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(22,256)167,369 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period778,379 586,163 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$756,123 $753,532 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Income taxes paid$8,754 $7,859 
Purchases of leasehold improvements, property and equipment accrued in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$76,389 $64,207 
Repurchase of common stock accrued in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$12,102 $3,646 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollar and share amounts in thousands, unless otherwise specified)
(unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation and Update to Accounting Policies
In this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively referred to as “Chipotle,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”
We develop and operate restaurants that serve a relevant menu of burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads, made using fresh, high-quality ingredients. As of March 31, 2025, we operated 3,781 restaurants including 3,697 Chipotle restaurants within the United States and 84 international Chipotle restaurants. Additionally, we had five international licensed restaurants. We manage our U.S. operations based on 11 regions and aggregate our operations to one reportable segment. Additional details on the nature of our business and our reportable operating segment are included in Note 14. "Segment Reporting".
On June 26, 2024, we effected a 50-for-1 stock split of our common stock and proportionately increased the number of authorized shares of common stock. All share and per share information, including share-based compensation, throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split. The shares of common stock retain a par value of $0.01 per share. Accordingly, an amount equal to the par value of the additional shares issued in the stock split was reclassified from capital in excess of par value to common stock. In the second quarter of 2024 we retired all treasury stock owned, which was recognized as a deduction from common stock for the shares' par value and the excess of cost over par as a deduction from retained earnings. All shares of common stock that we repurchase will be immediately retired and no longer held as treasury stock.
We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full year. The financial statements and related notes do not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for annual reports. This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, footnotes and management’s discussion and analysis included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
2. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.” The ASU includes amendments requiring enhanced income tax disclosures, primarily related to standardization and disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. While we are still evaluating the impact of adopting the new ASU, we anticipate this guidance will result in a significant expansion our annual income tax disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, "Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (Subtopic 220-40)." The ASU requires public entities to disaggregate, in a tabular presentation, certain income statement expenses into different categories, such as purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, with early adoption permitted, and may be applied retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new ASU on our disclosures.
We reviewed all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they were either not applicable or not expected to have a significant impact to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
3. Revenue Recognition
Gift Cards
The gift card liability included in unearned revenue on the condensed consolidated balance sheets was as follows:
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
Gift card liability$145,355 $181,771 
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Revenue recognized from the redemption of gift cards that was included in unearned revenue at the beginning of the year was as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
20252024
Revenue recognized from gift card liability balance at the beginning of the year$52,969 $44,812 
Chipotle Rewards
Changes in our Chipotle Rewards liability included in unearned revenue on the condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
20252024
Chipotle Rewards liability, beginning balance$56,806 $44,750 
Revenue deferred41,568 39,005 
Revenue recognized(39,985)(36,431)
Chipotle Rewards liability, ending balance$58,389 $47,324 
4. Fair Value Measurements
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of their short-term nature.
The following tables show our cash, cash equivalents, and debt investments by significant investment category as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
March 31, 2025
Adjusted costUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueCash and Cash EquivalentsCurrent InvestmentsLong-term Investments
Cash$87,596$-$-$87,596$87,596$-$-
Level 1
Money market funds559,835 - - 559,835 559,835 - - 
Time deposits78,166 - - 78,166 78,166 - - 
U.S. Treasury securities1,248,831 5,471 27 1,254,275 - 636,185 612,646 
Corporate debt securities48,290 109 - 48,399 - 48,290 - 
Subtotal1,935,122 5,580 27 1,940,675 638,001 684,475 612,646 
Level 3
Corporate debt security(1)
16,001 - 205 15,796 - 2,400 13,601 
Notes receivable(2)
3,806 250 - 4,056 - 2,250 1,806 
Subtotal19,807 250 205 19,852 - 4,650 15,407 
Total$2,042,525 $5,830 $232 $2,048,123 $725,597 $689,125 $628,053 
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December 31, 2024
Adjusted costUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueCash and Cash EquivalentsCurrent InvestmentsLong-term Investments
Cash$95,969$-$-$95,969$95,969$-$-
Level 1
Money market funds574,689 - - 574,689 574,689 - - 
Time deposits77,879 - - 77,879 77,879 - - 
U.S. Treasury securities1,404,777 4,831 693 1,408,915 - 635,392 769,385 
Corporate debt securities48,210 116 - 48,326 - 34,736 13,474 
Subtotal2,105,555 4,947 693 2,109,809 652,568 670,128 782,859 
Level 3
Corporate debt security(1)
16,401 11 - 16,412 - 2,000 14,401 
Notes receivable(2)
3,763 250 - 4,013 - 2,250 1,763 
Subtotal20,164 261 - 20,425 - 4,250 16,164 
Total$2,221,688 $5,208 $693 $2,226,203 $748,537 $674,378 $799,023 
(1)The fair value of the corporate debt security is measured using Level 3 (unobservable) inputs. We determined the fair value for the corporate debt security using an internally-developed valuation model and unobservable inputs include credit and liquidity spreads and effective maturity.
(2)We have elected to measure our investment in convertible notes receivable of private companies at fair value under the fair value option. The fair value of the notes receivable are measured using Level 3 (unobservable) inputs. We determined the fair value for the notes receivable using an internally-developed valuation model and unobservable inputs include estimates of the equity value of the underlying business and the timing and probability of future financing events.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Assets recognized or disclosed at fair value on the condensed consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as leasehold improvements, property and equipment, certain long-term investments, operating lease assets, other assets, and goodwill. These assets are measured at fair value whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable or if there has been an observable price change of a non-marketable equity security.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, nonrecurring fair value measurements resulting in asset impairments were not material.
5. Equity Investments
The following table summarizes our equity investments as of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024:
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
Equity method investments$27,116 $28,097 
Other investments73,003 69,002 
Total$100,119 $97,099 
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Equity Method Investments
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we owned 6,487 shares of common stock of Tractor Beverages, Inc. (“Tractor”). As of March 31, 2025, our investment represents ownership of approximately 13.5% of Tractor, and we have invested total cash consideration of $14,872. As we are a significant customer of Tractor and maintain board representation, we are accounting for our investment under the equity method. There were no impairment charges for the three months ended March 31, 2025 or 2024, associated with this equity method investment. The investment in common stock is included within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets with a carrying value of $17,129 and $18,097 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Refer to Note 13, "Related Party Transactions" for related party disclosures.
Other Investments
As of March 31, 2025, we held 5,819 shares of the Series B Preferred Stock of Hyphen. Hyphen is a privately held company, and as such, the preferred shares comprising our investment are illiquid and fair value is not readily determinable. As of March 31, 2025, we have recognized a cumulative gain of $6,782 related to our investment in Hyphen. The investment is included within long-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheet with a carrying value of $31,782 as of March 31, 2025.
As of March 31, 2025, we owned 766 shares of the Series C Preferred Stock of Nuro, Inc. (“Nuro”). Our investment represents a minority interest and we have determined that we do not have significant influence over Nuro. Nuro is a privately held company, and as such, the preferred shares comprising our investment are illiquid and fair value is not readily determinable. As of March 31, 2025, we have recognized a cumulative gain of $5,968 related to our investment in Nuro due to observable transactions in prior periods. The investment is included within long-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets with a carrying value of $15,968 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
As of March 31, 2025, we held additional investments in other entities through the Cultivate Next Fund. These additional investments are included within long-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets with a carrying value of $25,253 and $21,252 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
6. Shareholders’ Equity
We have had a stock repurchase program in place since 2008. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we repurchased $553,686 of stock at an average price per share of $54.15. As of March 31, 2025, we had $874,655 authorized for repurchasing shares of our common stock, which includes $400,000 in additional authorizations approved by our Board of Directors on March 27, 2025. All shares of common stock that we repurchase are immediately retired and not held as treasury stock.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, shares of common stock at a total cost of $32,902 and $72,654, respectively, were netted and surrendered as payment for minimum statutory withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of outstanding stock awards. Shares surrendered by the participants in accordance with the applicable award agreements and plan are deemed repurchased by us but are not part of publicly announced share repurchase programs.
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7. Stock-Based Compensation
Pursuant to the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, we grant stock options, stock-only stock appreciation rights ("SOSARs"), restricted stock units ("RSUs"), and performance stock units ("PSUs") to employees and non-employee directors. SOSARs and RSUs generally vest in two equal installments on the second and third anniversary of the grant date. PSUs are subject to service, market and performance vesting conditions, and the quantity of shares that vest will range from 0% to 300% of the targeted number of shares.
In response to the departure of our former CEO in 2024, we granted retention RSUs to key executives. These awards have various vesting terms, and will vest over one, two or three years. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, total expense recognized for the retention RSUs was $11,877. The impact of these employee retention awards are reflected in the tables below.
Total stock-based compensation expense was as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
20252024
Stock-based compensation$38,180 $36,681 
Stock-based compensation, net of income taxes$31,811 $31,286 
Total capitalized stock-based compensation included in leasehold improvements, property and equipment, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets$579 $678 
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation recognized in provision for income taxes on the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income$10,181 $13,255 
.
SOSARs
A summary of SOSAR award activity was as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
SharesWeighted-Average Exercise Price per
Share		Weighted-Average Remaining
Contractual Life (Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding, January 1, 202510,414$32.534.2$289,373
Granted2,01357.27
Exercised(590)25.49
Forfeited (70)43.17
Outstanding, March 31, 202511,76737.064.5174,581
Exercisable, March 31, 20256,06326.323.1144,834
Vested and expected to vest, March 31, 202511,29436.484.4172,778
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RSUs
A summary of RSU award activity was as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
per Share
Outstanding, January 1, 20254,347$44.54 
Granted1,13757.27 
Vested(1,071)31.92 
Forfeited(64)47.15 
Outstanding, March 31, 20254,34950.94 
Vested and expected to vest, March 31, 20253,85650.79 
PSUs
A summary of PSU award activity was as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair
Value per Share
Outstanding, January 1, 20252,045$38.32
Granted75957.27
Vested(411)31.56
Forfeited(224)32.29
Outstanding, March 31, 20252,16946.85
Vested and expected to vest, March 31, 2025*3,58940.54
*The vested and expected to vest total above represents outstanding base PSUs, adjusted for expected payout amounts in line with current and future estimated performance levels.
8. Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was 22.9%, an increase from an effective income tax rate of 22.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase was primarily driven by a reduction in tax benefits related to option exercises and equity vesting.
9. Leases
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases were as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
20252024
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities$126,666 $113,496 
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$145,333 $157,806 
Derecognition of operating lease assets due to terminations or impairment$353 $1,425 
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10. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
Three months ended March 31,
20252024
Net income$386,599 $359,287 
Shares:
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (for basic calculation)1,354,518 1,372,175 
Dilutive stock awards6,201 8,987 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)1,360,719 1,381,162 
Basic earnings per share$0.29 $0.26 
Diluted earnings per share$0.28 $0.26 
The following stock awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share:
Three months ended March 31,
20252024
Stock awards subject to performance conditions1,8592,466
Stock awards that were antidilutive3,4772,458
Total stock awards excluded from diluted earnings per share5,3364,924
11. Commitments and Contingencies
Purchase Obligations
We enter into various purchase obligations in the ordinary course of business, generally of a short-term nature. Those that are binding primarily relate to commitments for food purchases and supplies, capital projects, corporate assets, information technology, marketing initiatives and corporate sponsorships, and other miscellaneous items.
Litigation
We are involved in various claims and legal actions, such as wage and hour, wrongful termination and other employment-related claims, slip and fall and other personal injury claims, advertising and consumer claims, privacy claims, and lease, construction and other commercial disputes, that arise in the ordinary course of business, some of which may be covered by insurance. The outcomes of these actions are not predictable, but we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of any pending or threatened actions of these types will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources. However, if there is a significant increase in the number of these claims, or if we incur greater liabilities than we currently anticipate under one or more claims, it could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Shareholder Actions
As reported in our previous SEC filing, Chipotle and several of its executive officers are defendants in Michael Stradford v. Chipotle et. al., a purported shareholder class action in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleging that statements and omissions by Chipotle regarding portion sizes were materially false and misleading, resulting in the market price of Chipotle’s stock being artificially inflated during the claimed class period. The case seeks damages on behalf of the purported class in an unspecified amount, interest, an award of reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees, and other relief as determined to be appropriate by the court.
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Also as reported in our previous SEC filing, two shareholder derivative actions were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging that members of Chipotle’s Board of Directors and one of its executive officers breached their fiduciary duties by making or allowing Chipotle to make the allegedly false and misleading statements that are the subject of the Stradford matter described above. The complaint further alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by causing Chipotle to repurchase stock at inflated prices and by engaging in improper insider sales of Chipotle stock. The shareholder derivative actions have been consolidated into a single lawsuit captioned In re Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Stockholder Derivative Litigation, and seeks damages in an unspecified amount as well as interest, an award of reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees, and other relief as determined to be appropriate by the court.
Chipotle intends to defend these cases vigorously, but it is not possible at this time to reasonably estimate the outcome of or any potential liability from these cases.
Accrual for Estimated Liability
In relation to various legal matters, we had an accrued legal liability balance of $21,231 and $19,465 included within accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
12. Debt
As of March 31, 2025, we had a $500,000 revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent. Borrowings on the credit facility bear interest at a rate equal to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 1.475%, which is subject to increase due to changes in our total leverage ratio as defined in the credit agreement. We are also obligated to pay a commitment fee of 0.175% per year for unused amounts under the credit facility, which also may increase due to changes in our total leverage ratio. Further, we are subject to certain covenants defined in the credit agreement, which include maintaining a total leverage ratio of less than 3.0x, maintaining a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of greater than 1.5x, and limiting us from incurring additional indebtedness in certain circumstances. We had no outstanding borrowings under the credit facility and were in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
13. Related Party Transactions
As of March 31, 2025, we owned approximately 13.5% of the common stock outstanding of Tractor. As we are a significant customer of Tractor and maintain board representation, we are accounting for our investment under the equity method. Accordingly, we have identified Tractor as a related party. We purchase product from the supplier for sale to guests in our restaurants. During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, purchases from the supplier were $11,414 and $11,554, respectively.
We are an investor in Vebu Inc. (“Vebu”), a developer of restaurant automation technology. As we are a significant customer of Vebu and maintain board representation, we have determined that Vebu is a related party. Our investment, which is comprised of preferred shares, is accounted for as a non-marketable equity investment and is included within long-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, purchases from Vebu were $1,734 and $0, respectively.
14. Segment Reporting
We have a single reportable segment, the U.S. segment, that is comprised of our operations in the United States. Segment information is prepared and managed on the same basis as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Our CEO, who is our Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), does not evaluate asset information by reportable segment as asset information is provided to the CODM on a consolidated basis. Therefore, we do not disclose total assets by our reportable segment.
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The following table presents selected financial information with respect to our single reportable segment:
Three months ended
March 31,
20252024
Food and beverage revenue$2,807,074$2,640,397
Delivery service revenue15,37017,359
U.S. segment total revenue2,822,4442,657,756
Less:
Food, beverage and packaging818,545762,792
Labor705,296648,549
Occupancy145,956132,336
Marketing85,88777,078
Other operating costs, excluding marketing321,324301,469
Depreciation and amortization79,49173,917
Other segment items(1)
12,85412,287
U.S. segment income from operations653,091649,328
Reconciliation:
Corporate and other unallocated expenses(2)
175,607207,500
Other income/(loss) from operations(3)
1,766(536)
Interest and other income, net22,25319,364
Total consolidated income before income taxes$501,503$460,656
(1)Other segment items consist of pre-opening costs, impairment, closure costs, and asset disposals related to the U.S. segment.
(2)Corporate and other unallocated expenses represent corporate overhead expenses that have not been allocated to any segment for reporting purposes including general and administrative expenses.
(3)Amounts reflect the net income/(loss) from operations related to our operations in Canada, Europe and international licensed restaurants.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the number of new restaurants we expect to open and the number with Chipotlanes, our expectation to generate positive cash flow for the foreseeable future, our expectations for utilization of cash flow from operations, our ability to manage prices, risks and volatility in our supply chain, our plans for continuing stock buybacks and the period of time during which our cash and short-term investment will fund our operations. We use words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “should”, “may”, “approximately”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “project”, “target”, "goal" and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this report are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information available to us as of the date of this filing and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements, including but not limited to: increasing wage inflation, including as a result of state or local regulations mandating higher minimum wages, and the competitive labor market, which impacts our ability to attract and retain qualified employees and has resulted in occasional staffing shortages; the impact of any union organizing efforts and our responses to such efforts; risks of food safety incidents and food-borne illnesses; risks associated with our reliance on certain information technology systems and potential material failures, interruptions or outages; privacy and cyber security risks, including risk of breaches, unauthorized access, theft, modification, destruction or ransom of guest or employee personal or confidential information stored on our network or the network of third party providers; the impact of competition, including from sources outside the restaurant industry; the impact of federal, state or local government regulations relating to our employees, employment practices, restaurant design and construction, and the sale of food or alcoholic beverages; our ability to achieve our planned growth, such as the costs and availability of suitable new restaurant sites, construction materials and contractors and restaurant equipment; the expected costs and risks related to our international expansion, including through licensed restaurants in the Middle East and Mexico; increases in ingredient and other operating costs due to inflation, global conflicts, severe weather and climate change, our Food with Integrity philosophy, tariffs or trade restrictions; intermittent supply shortages relating to our Food with Integrity philosophy, rapid expansion and supply chain disruptions; the uncertainty of our ability to achieve expected levels of comparable restaurant sales due to factors such as changes in guests' perceptions of our brand, including as a result of negative publicity or social media posts, increased consumer uncertainty and decreased consumer spending (including as a result of higher inflation, mass layoffs, fear of possible recession and higher energy prices), or the inability to increase menu prices or realize the benefits of menu price increases; risks associated with our digital business, including risks arising from our reliance on third party delivery services and the IT infrastructure; litigation risks, including possible governmental actions and potential class action litigation related to food safety incidents, cybersecurity incidents, employment or privacy laws, advertising claims, contract disputes or other matters; and other risk factors described from time to time in our SEC reports, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in other reports filed with the SEC, all of which are available on the investor relations page of our website at ir.Chipotle.com.
As of March 31, 2025, we owned 3,697 Chipotle restaurants throughout the United States and 84 international Chipotle restaurants. Additionally, we had five international licensed restaurants. We manage our U.S. operations based on 11 regions and aggregate our operations to one reportable segment.
Throughout “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” we commonly discuss the following key operating metrics which we believe will drive our financial results and long-term growth model. We believe these metrics are useful to investors because management uses these metrics to assess the growth of our business and the effectiveness of our marketing and operational strategies:
•Comparable restaurant sales
•Food, beverage, and packaging as a percentage of total revenue
•Labor as a percentage of total revenue
•Occupancy as a percentage of total revenue
•Other operating costs as a percentage of total revenue
•New restaurant openings
First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights, year-over-year:
•Total revenue increased 6.4% to $2.9 billion
•Comparable restaurant sales decreased 0.4%
•Diluted earnings per share was $0.28, a 7.7% increase from $0.26
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Sales Trends. Comparable restaurant sales decreased 0.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease is attributable to lower transactions of 2.3% which is offset by a 1.9% increase in average check. Transactions have been impacted by both a slowdown in consumer spending, which has continued into April, as well as periods of inclement weather across the country. Comparable restaurant sales represent the change in period-over-period total revenue for restaurants in operation for at least 13 full calendar months. Digital sales represented 35.4% of total food and beverage revenue.
Restaurant Development. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we opened 57 restaurants, which included 48 restaurants with a Chipotlane. We expect to open approximately 315 to 345 company-owned restaurants in 2025. We expect that at least 80% of our new company-owned restaurants will include a Chipotlane.
Licensing. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, two licensed restaurants were opened in the Middle East.
Restaurant Activity
The following table details company-owned restaurant unit data for the periods indicated.
Three months ended March 31,
20252024
Beginning of period3,726 3,437 
Chipotle openings57 47 
Chipotle permanent closures(2)(3)
Chipotle relocations- (2)
Total at end of period3,781 3,479 
The following table details licensed restaurant unit data for the periods indicated.
Three months ended March 31,
20252024
Beginning of period3 - 
Licensed restaurant openings2 - 
Total at end of period5 - 


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Results of Operations
Our results of operations as a percentage of total revenue and period-over-period change are discussed in the following section.
Revenue
Three months ended March 31,Percentage
20252024change
(dollars in millions)
Food and beverage revenue$2,859.8 $2,684.4 6.5 %
Delivery service revenue15.4 17.4 (11.4 %)
Total revenue$2,875.3 $2,701.8 6.4 %
Average restaurant sales (1)
$3.186 $3.082 3.4 %
Comparable restaurant sales increase/(decrease)(0.4%)7.0%
Transactions(2.3%)5.4%
Average check1.9%1.6%
Menu price increase2.9%2.7%
Check mix(1.0 %)(1.1 %)
(1)Average restaurant sales refers to the average trailing 12-month food and beverage revenue for restaurants in operation for at least 12 full calendar months.
The following is a summary of the change in restaurant sales for the period indicated:
Three months ended
(dollars in millions)
For the period ended March 31, 2024$2,701.8 
Change from:
Comparable restaurant sales(16.3)
Restaurants not yet in comparable base opened in 202513.6 
Restaurants not yet in comparable base opened in 2024174.7 
Other1.5 
For the period ended March 31, 2025$2,875.3 
Food, Beverage and Packaging Costs
Three months ended March 31,Percentage
20252024change
(dollars in millions)
Food, beverage and packaging$838.4 $779.1 7.6 %
As a percentage of total revenue29.2 %28.8 %0.4 %
Food, beverage and packaging costs increased 0.4% as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase was due to inflation and higher usage across several ingredient costs, primarily avocados, dairy and chicken, as well as a protein mix shift from limited time offerings. This increase was partially offset by a 0.9% benefit from menu price increases in the prior year and, to a lesser extent, a benefit from recent supply chain initiatives.
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We estimate that the tariffs enacted in April 2025 will increase food, beverage and packaging costs by about 50 basis points on an ongoing basis. Due to goods imported prior to the enactment of tariffs, we anticipate a 20 basis point increase in food, beverage and packaging costs during the second quarter of 2025 relating to tariffs.
Labor Costs
Three months ended March 31,Percentage
20252024change
(dollars in millions)
Labor costs$718.2 $659.5 8.9 %
As a percentage of total revenue25.0 %24.4 %0.6 %
Labor costs increased 0.6% as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase was due to the impact from lower sales volumes, as a 0.7% benefit from menu price increases in the prior year was offset by restaurant wage inflation, including minimum wage increases for our restaurants in California.
Occupancy Costs
Three months ended March 31,Percentage
20252024change
(dollars in millions)
Occupancy costs$149.8 $135.7 10.4 %
As a percentage of total revenue5.2 %5.0 %0.2 %
Occupancy costs increased 0.2% as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase was due the impact from lower sales volumes, as a 0.1% benefit from menu price increases in the prior year was offset by expenses associated with new restaurants.
Other Operating Costs
Three months ended March 31,Percentage
20252024change
(dollars in millions) 
Other operating costs$415.2 $385.8 7.6 %
As a percentage of total revenue14.4 %14.3 %0.1 %
Other operating costs increased 0.1% as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase was due to the impact from lower sales volumes as a 0.3% benefit from menu price increases in the prior year more than offset the overall increase in costs, primarily associated with utilities and marketing and promotional activities.
General and Administrative Expenses
Three months ended March 31,Percentage
20252024change
(dollars in millions) 
General and administrative expenses$172.8 $204.6 (15.6 %)
As a percentage of total revenue6.0 %7.6 %(1.6 %)
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The following is a summary of the change in general and administrative expense for the period indicated:
Three months ended
(dollars in millions)
For the period ended March 31, 2024$204.6 
Change from:
Conferences, primarily the biennial All Managers’ Conference(17.5)
Legal contingencies(12.4)
Stock-based compensation, net of retention awards(11.1)
Performance bonuses(6.5)
Outside services related to corporate initiatives3.1 
Wages3.2 
Stock-based compensation, retention awards11.9 
Other(2.5)
For the period ended March 31, 2025$172.8 
Provision for Income Taxes
Three months ended March 31,Percentage
20252024change
(dollars in millions) 
Provision for income taxes$114.9 $101.4 13.4 %
Effective income tax rate22.9 %22.0 %0.9 %
The effective income tax rate increased 0.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily driven by an 0.8% decrease in tax benefits related to option exercises and equity vesting.
Seasonality
Seasonal factors cause our profitability to fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Historically, our average daily restaurant sales and net income are lower in the first and fourth quarters due, in part, to the holiday season and because fewer people eat out during periods of inclement weather (the winter months) than during periods of mild or warm weather (the spring, summer and fall months). Other factors also have a seasonal effect on our results. For example, restaurants located near colleges and universities generally do more business during the academic year. Seasonal factors, however, might be moderated or outweighed by other factors that may influence our quarterly results, such as unexpected publicity impacting our business in a positive or negative way, disease outbreak, epidemic or endemic, the impact of inflation on consumer spending, fluctuations in food or packaging costs, the timing of holidays, or the timing of menu price increases or promotional activities and other marketing initiatives. The number of trading days in a quarter can also affect our results, although, on an overall annual basis, changes in trading days do not have a significant impact.
Our quarterly results are also affected by other factors such as the amount and timing of non-cash stock-based compensation expense and related tax rate impacts, litigation, settlement costs and related legal expenses, impairment charges and non-operating costs, timing of marketing or promotional expenses, the number and timing of new restaurants opened in a quarter, and closure of restaurants. New restaurants typically have higher operating costs following opening because of the expenses associated with their opening and operating inefficiencies in the months immediately following opening. Accordingly, results for a particular quarter are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other quarter or for any year.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and Investments
As of March 31, 2025, we had a cash and marketable investments balance of $2.0 billion, non-marketable investments of $88.4 million, and $30.5 million of restricted cash. After funding the current operations in our restaurants and support centers, the first planned use of our cash flow from operations is to provide capital for the continued investment in new restaurant construction. In addition to continuing to invest in our restaurant expansion, we expect to utilize cash flow from operations to: repurchase additional shares of our common stock subject to market conditions; invest in, maintain, and refurbish our existing restaurants; and for general corporate purposes. As of March 31, 2025, $874.7 million remained available for repurchases of shares of our common stock, which includes the $400.0 million additional authorization approved by our Board of Directors on March 27, 2025. Under the remaining repurchase authorizations, shares may be purchased from time to time in open market transactions, subject to market conditions.
Borrowing Capacity
As of March 31, 2025, we had $500.0 million of undrawn borrowing capacity under a line of credit facility.
Use of Cash
We believe that cash from operations, together with our cash and investment balances, will be sufficient to meet ongoing capital expenditures, working capital requirements and other cash needs for the foreseeable future. Assuming no significant declines in comparable restaurant sales, we expect we will generate positive cash flow for the foreseeable future.
We have not required significant working capital because guests generally pay using cash or credit and debit cards and because our operations do not require significant receivables, nor do they require significant inventories due, in part, to our use of various fresh ingredients. In addition, we generally have the right to pay for the purchase of food, beverages and supplies sometime after the receipt of those items, generally within ten days, thereby reducing the need for incremental working capital to support our growth.
Cash Flows
Cash provided by operating activities was $557.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $569.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to net cash changes in operating assets and liabilities. This was partially offset by higher net earnings.
Cash provided by investing activities was $6.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to cash used in investing activities of $301.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The change was primarily associated with a $319.2 million decrease in investment purchases net of investment maturities. This was partially offset by increased capital expenditures of $12.1 million primarily related to costs associated with new restaurant development.
Cash used in financing activities was $585.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $100.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The change was primarily due to increased repurchases of common stock of $526.8 million and, to a lesser extent, $39.8 million of lower payments of tax withholding related to stock-based compensation.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Critical accounting estimates are those that we believe are both significant and that require us to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because we need to estimate the effect of inherently uncertain matters. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experiences and various other factors that we believe to be appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and we might obtain different estimates if we used different assumptions or factors. We had no significant changes to our critical accounting estimates as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Commodity Price Risks
We are exposed to commodity price risks. The prices of many of the ingredients we use to prepare our food, as well as our packaging materials, kitchen equipment, construction material and utilities to run our restaurants, are affected by the price of other commodities, exchange rates, trade tariffs, foreign demand, weather, seasonality, production, availability and other factors outside our control. We work closely with our suppliers and use a mix of forward pricing protocols under which we agree with our supplier on fixed prices for deliveries at some time in the future, fixed pricing protocols under which we agree on a fixed price with our supplier for the duration of that protocol, formula pricing protocols under which the prices we pay are based on a specified formula related to the prices of the goods, such as spot prices or based on changes in industry indices, and range forward protocols under which we agree on a price range for the duration of that protocol. Generally, our pricing protocols with suppliers can remain in effect for periods ranging from one to 24 months, depending on the outlook for prices of the particular ingredient. In some cases, we have minimum purchase obligations. We have tried to increase the number of suppliers and geographic locations for our ingredients, packaging, equipment, construction and utilities, which we believe can help mitigate pricing volatility and supply continuity risks, and we follow industry news, trade tariffs, exchange rates, foreign demand, weather, geopolitical crises and other world events that may affect our ingredient prices. Increases in ingredient prices could adversely affect our results if we choose for competitive or other reasons not to increase menu prices at the same rate at which ingredient costs increase, or if menu price increases result in guest resistance. We also could experience shortages of key ingredients for many unforeseen reasons, such as crop damage due to inclement weather, if our suppliers need to close or restrict operations, or due to industry-wide shipping and freight delays.
Changing Interest Rates
We are exposed to interest rate risk through fluctuations of interest rates on our investments. As of March 31, 2025, we had $2.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents, current and long-term investments, and restricted cash, of which the substantial majority are interest bearing. Changes in interest rates affect the interest income we earn, and therefore impact our cash flows and results of operations.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
A portion of our operations consist of activities outside of the U.S. and we have currency risk on the transactions in other currencies and translation adjustments resulting from the conversion of our international financial results into the U.S. dollar. However, a substantial majority of our operations and investment activities are transacted in the U.S., and therefore our foreign currency risk is not material at this date.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of March 31, 2025, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025 in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For information regarding legal proceedings, refer to Note 11. "Commitments and Contingencies" in our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1. “Financial Statements.”
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
For a description of risk factors that could impact our business, including risks and uncertainties related to consumer sentiment and changes in discretionary spending; potential increases in the costs of ingredients and restaurant equipment, including due to tariffs, trade sanctions or taxes; and macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, see Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer
The table below reflects shares of common stock we repurchased during the first quarter of 2025.
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(1)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
Purchased 1/1 through 1/313,430,595$57.713,430,595$830,370,151
Purchased 2/1 through 2/283,019,040$55.103,019,040$664,025,999
Purchased 3/1 through 3/313,775,128$50.163,775,128$874,655,308
Total10,224,763$54.1510,224,763
(1)Shares were repurchased pursuant to repurchase programs announced on October 29, 2024.
(2)The March total includes $400 million in additional authorizations approved by our Board of Directors on March 27, 2025, and announced on April 23, 2025. There is no expiration date for this program. The authorization to repurchase shares will end when we have repurchased the maximum amount of shares authorized, or we have determined to discontinue such repurchases.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Adoption or Termination of 10b5-1 Trading Plans
During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, no Section 16 officer or director, as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) adopted, modified, or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement, as such terms are defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT INDEX
  Description of Exhibit Incorporated Herein by Reference
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionFormFile No.Filing DateExhibit NumberFiled Herewith
10.1†----X
10.2†----X
10.3†----X
10.4†----X
31.1----X
31.2----X
32.1----X
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)----X
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document----X
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document----X
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document----X
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document----X
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document ----X
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)----X
†- Management contracts and compensatory plans or arrangements required to be filed as exhibits.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.
By:/s/ Jamie McConnell
Name:Jamie McConnell
Title:
Chief Accounting and Administrative Officer (principal accounting officer and duly authorized signatory for the registrant)
Date: April 23, 2025
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