CHIPOTLE CELEBRATES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON WITH SCHOOL SPIRIT BOGO AND CHIPOTLE SUNDAYS DEAL
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is launching two back-to-school promotions.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is launching two back-to-school promotions. On Thursday, August 20, 2026, guests in the U.S. who wear school apparel to participating locations from 3 p.m. to close receive a buy-one-get-one free entrée in-restaurant. Additionally, “Chipotle Sundays” will run on August 23, August 30, and September 6 in the U.S. and Canada, offering one free entrée on digital orders placed after 3 p.m. with code SUNDAYS when purchasing at least two other entrées.
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News Market Reaction – CMG
On Aug 17, the day this news came out, CMG closed 0.78% above the previous close.
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Key Figures
- School Spirit BOGO date
- August 20, 2026
- Participating U.S. restaurants
- BOGO start time
- 3 p.m.
- Local time, through close
- Chipotle Sundays schedule
- 3 Sundays
- August 23, August 30, and September 6
- Entrée purchase requirement
- 2 or more entrées
- Digital orders after 3 p.m.
- Signup bonus
- 1,000 bonus points
- Chipotle U Rewards enrollment
- Points multiplier
- 20% more points
- With every purchase for eligible members
- BOGO limit
- 5 free entrées
- Maximum per check
Historical Context
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- On Thursday, August 20, guests wearing school apparel or accessories can receive a BUY-ONE-GET-ONE (BOGO) entrée offer from 3 p.m. to close local time¹ at participating Chipotle restaurants.
- On Sundays, August 23, August 30 and September 6, guests who order two or more entrées after 3 p.m. local time on the Chipotle app or website can receive a free entrée with code SUNDAYS.2
Chipotle School Spirit BOGO
As students head back to the classroom, Chipotle is giving fans another reason to rep their pride with a School Spirit BOGO. On Thursday, August 20, guests wearing school apparel or accessories can purchase an entrée at participating Chipotle restaurants in the
The Chipotle Sundays Reset
On TikTok, "Chipotle Sundays" has emerged as an end-of-weekend ritual, with fans turning to Chipotle for a quiet meal at home or an easy dinner with friends (see HERE, HERE). Chipotle is leaning into the trend this back-to-school season by helping fans reset for the week ahead with three consecutive Sundays of dinner offers.2 Starting Sunday, August 23, guests in the
Here is the full Chipotle Sundays schedule:
- Sunday, August 23
- Sunday, August 30
- Sunday, September 6
"Back-to-school season is all about showing your school spirit and getting back into the routines that make the week feel a little easier," said Stephanie Perdue, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Chipotle. "Whether you're repping your school or resetting with Chipotle on a Sunday, these offers are about meeting our guests in the moments that matter to them with real food and great value."
Chipotle U Rewards
Last back-to-school season, the brand introduced Chipotle U Rewards, a student loyalty program that rewards key milestones in the college experience. Members score 1,000 bonus points when they sign up and earn
1 – The BUY-ONE-GET-ONE (BOGO) promotion is limited to five free entrées per check and is subject to availability. Each free item requires purchase of an entrée item of equal or greater value and may be used only by the customer wearing school apparel or accessories, as determined by the restaurant, in a single transaction. Valid only on August 20, 2026, after 3:00 p.m. local time. Redeemable in-restaurant only, at participating
2 – Chipotle Sundays Terms: Valid 8/23/26, 8/30/26 and 9/6/26 on same-day digital orders placed after 3:00 p.m. at participating Chipotle restaurants in the
About Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. There are over 4,200 restaurants as of June 30, 2026, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East and it is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in the United States, Canada and Europe. With nearly 140,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit chipotle.com.
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