Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 1993 in Denver, Colorado. The company focuses on providing high-quality, fresh ingredients in a quick-service format. Inspired by taquerías and burrito shops, Chipotle offers a menu that includes burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, and quesadillas, all made from responsibly sourced ingredients. Customers can customize their meals with a variety of meats and vegetarian options, aligning with the company's mission of "Food With Integrity." Chipotle targets a diverse customer base, appealing to health-conscious individuals who appreciate fresh ingredients and sustainable practices. The restaurant's model combines the convenience of fast food with the quality of fine dining, making it popular among students, professionals, and families. Over the years, Chipotle has evolved significantly, focusing on food safety and digital innovation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which boosted its online ordering and delivery services.

Restaurants Newport Beach, United States Founded 1993 ~9,453 employees NASDAQ: CMG

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Employees
9,453
-0.7% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.2M
Revenue ~$11.5B
Stock
CMG
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
23.6%
Tech: 9.9%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
178
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Chipotle Mexican Grill went from 11,098 employees in Jul 2023 to 9,453 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 385 people joined, 642 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other8,744
Engineering155
Operations152
Success147
Finance95
Sales62
Marketing42
HR42

Executive compensation

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Chipotle Mexican Grill FAQ

How many employees does Chipotle Mexican Grill have?

Chipotle Mexican Grill has about 9,453 employees, down 0.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Chipotle Mexican Grill's revenue per employee?

Chipotle Mexican Grill makes about $1.22M in revenue per employee, based on $11.49B annual revenue and 9,453 employees.

How much does Chipotle Mexican Grill pay?

6figr has 15 salary profiles for Chipotle Mexican Grill in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Chipotle Mexican Grill salaries page. See Chipotle Mexican Grill salaries

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill a public company?

Yes. Chipotle Mexican Grill is publicly traded under the ticker CMG on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.