when was chipotle founded

Chipotle Mexican Grill was founded on July 13, 1993, in Denver, Colorado, by Steve Ells.

Quick Scoop

• Founding date: July 13, 1993.

• Founder: Chef Steve Ells, a Culinary Institute of America graduate.

• First location: A converted former ice cream shop near the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

So if you’re ever wondering how long Chipotle’s been around: it has been serving burritos and bowls since the early 1990s, starting from that single Denver shop in 1993.

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