Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced its largest free burrito giveaway program, offering over $2 million in free food to teachers and healthcare workers. The campaign will distribute free entrée e-gift cards to 200,000 professionals - 100,000 teachers and 100,000 healthcare workers - during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) and National Nurses Week (May 6-12).

Eligible professionals can enter through dedicated microsites from April 30 through May 12. Winners will be randomly selected and must verify their employment status via ID.me within 48 hours. Additionally, Chipotle is implementing a Round-Up for Real Change feature to support the Kids In Need Foundation and American Nurses Foundation.

Since 2016, Chipotle has donated more than $16 million in free food to educators and medical professionals, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to community support.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a major Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring multiple promotions and a new Roblox gaming experience. The centerpiece is "Ingredient Quest," a digital game launching May 5 at 3pm PT within Roblox's Burrito Builder, where players can collect virtual cards of Chipotle's 53 real ingredients to win free burritos.

The promotion includes:

• 50,000 free burritos for players who collect all ingredient cards
• $0 delivery fee offer from May 1-5 with code DELIVER
• Free chips and Queso Blanco from May 3-5 with code CINCO25

The game mechanics involve earning Burrito Bucks by rolling burritos, which can be used to get card packs containing five cards each. Forty ingredients are available in packs, while eight must be found through a virtual scavenger hunt. The initiative aims to educate Gen Z customers about Chipotle's commitment to real ingredients, including 47 million pounds of locally sourced produce in 2024.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) reported mixed first quarter 2025 results with total revenue increasing 6.4% to $2.9 billion, while comparable restaurant sales decreased 0.4%. The company's operating margin improved to 16.7% from 16.3%, though restaurant level operating margin declined to 26.2% from 27.5%.

The quarter saw diluted earnings per share rise 7.7% to $0.28, while adjusted EPS grew 7.4% to $0.29. Chipotle expanded its footprint by opening 57 company-owned restaurants, including 48 with Chipotlanes, and two international licensed locations. Digital sales represented 35.4% of total revenue.

The company faced headwinds from weather and reduced consumer spending, with transactions down 2.3%, partially offset by a 1.9% increase in average check. Cost pressures included inflation in avocados, dairy, and chicken prices, along with wage inflation in California. During Q1, Chipotle repurchased $553.7 million of stock at an average price of $54.15 per share.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has announced a development agreement to enter the Mexican market for the first time, partnering with Alsea, a major restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe. The first location in Mexico is expected to open by early 2026.

This expansion follows Chipotle's recent international growth, including its first international development agreement with Alshaya Group in July 2023 for the Middle East market, where they currently operate 5 restaurants. Chipotle's existing international presence includes 58 locations in Canada, 20 in the United Kingdom, 6 in France, and 2 in Germany.

The company currently operates over 3,700 restaurants and plans to open 315-345 new restaurants this year, with a long-term target of 7,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has announced the return of its 'Wear Your Hockey Jersey' promotion for the 2025 Stanley Cup® Playoffs, offering a BUY-ONE-GET-ONE (BOGO) deal on April 21, 2025, after 3:00pm local time at participating restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.

The company has also extended its multiyear North American partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL), maintaining its position as the official Mexican-themed quick service and fast-casual restaurant of the NHL. Additionally, Chipotle will become an official partner of the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) for the first time, enabling collaboration with NHL players on future brand campaigns.

The BOGO promotion is to five free menu items per check, requires purchase of an entrée of equal or greater value, and is only valid for in-restaurant orders by jersey-wearing customers.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is bringing back its popular digital game 'Burrito Vault' for National Burrito Day on April 3, offering up to 157,500 Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) free entrée codes. Starting March 31, 2025, at 9am ET, Chipotle Rewards members can play the game at UnlockBurritoDay.com.

Players must guess the correct burrito order combination to win, with 2,500 BOGO codes available per hour from March 31 to April 2. New features include:

• First player to unlock the vault each hour wins free burritos for a year
• Consolation prize of 25 rewards points for players who crack the code after BOGO codes are depleted
• Hourly code changes to spread prize distribution

The previous year's game saw over 2 million plays with prizes claimed within 20 minutes. Additionally, Chipotle Rewards members can enjoy a $0 delivery fee offer on National Burrito Day using code 'DELIVER'.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for April 23, 2025. The company will release its Q1 2025 financial results press release at approximately 4:10 PM Eastern time, followed by a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern time to discuss the results and provide a business update for the second quarter.

Participants can join the conference call through two methods: domestic callers can dial 1-888-317-6003 (code: 9708556), while international callers can use 1-412-317-6061 (code: 9708556). Additionally, a live webcast will be available on Chipotle's investor relations website at ir.chipotle.com, with registration at https://app.webinar.net/W7BwGWLVLPO. An archived version of the webcast will be accessible approximately one hour after the call concludes.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has launched its new Chipotle Honey Chicken across restaurants in North America and Europe for a time. The menu innovation, which combines chipotle heat with wildflower honey sweetness, was the company's best-selling -time offering during market tests in Nashville and Sacramento in 2024.

Starting March 6, 2025, Chipotle Rewards members get exclusive early access through the app and website, with all guests able to order beginning March 7. The new protein features fresh grilled chicken seasoned with Mexican spices in a marinade of seared, smoked chipotle peppers and pure honey.

The launch aligns with the National Restaurant Association's 'What's Hot 2025 Culinary Forecast,' which identifies hot honey as the top trending flavor of the year. The company is promoting a 'Most Popular Chipotle Honey Chicken Bowl' combination featuring white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce.