CMG

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is a fast-casual restaurant chain that revolutionized the Mexican food segment in the United States. Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells in Denver, Colorado, the company began as a single restaurant focused on serving high-quality, customizable Mexican-inspired food made with responsibly sourced ingredients. The company went public in 2006 and has since grown to operate approximately 3,400 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and select international markets including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Chipotle has become synonymous with the "Food with Integrity" movement, emphasizing natural and organic ingredients, antibiotic-free meats, and sustainable farming practices.