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How many Chipotle locations are there? According to Chipotle Mexican Grill’s third-quarter 2026 report, there were 4,287 Chipotle restaurants as of September 30, 2026. Here are the official numbers, where Chipotle operates and how to find the one nearest you.
Chipotle restaurant count
| Chipotle restaurants | Sept. 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Company-owned, United States | 4,146 |
| Company-owned, international | 121 |
| Partner-operated, international | 20 |
| Total | 4,287 |
Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., quarterly report for the period ended September 30, 2026.
How fast Chipotle is growing
Chipotle opened 84 company-owned restaurants in the third quarter of 2026, 53 of them with a Chipotlane, and 233 in the first nine months of the year. It expects to open about 350 restaurants in 2026 and 340 to 360 in 2027 in the U.S. and Canada. In 2026 it also opened its 1,500th Chipotlane.
Countries with Chipotle
Chipotle says it is now available in 11 countries. Outside the U.S., it owns and runs its restaurants in Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, and partners operate restaurants in the Middle East, Mexico and South Korea. Mexico, Saudi Arabia and South Korea each got their first Chipotle in the third quarter of 2026.
Is Chipotle a franchise?
No, not in the U.S., Canada or Europe. Chipotle is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all of its restaurants in those markets, which is one reason the menu and recipes are so consistent. Only its newer international markets, such as the Middle East, Mexico and South Korea, use local partners.
Find a Chipotle location near you
Search “Chipotle near me” in Google Maps or Apple Maps, or use the restaurant finder in the Chipotle app or on chipotle.com to see hours, Chipotlane pickup and online ordering. Our Chipotle near me guide walks through every option, and Chipotle hours covers opening times.
Chipotle history in brief
Steve Ells opened the first Chipotle in Denver, Colorado, in 1993, near the University of Denver. The company grew by owning its restaurants instead of franchising them and by keeping a short menu of ingredients prepared in each restaurant. It has its headquarters in Newport Beach, California.
Chipotle locations FAQ
How many Chipotle restaurants are there?
4,287 as of September 30, 2026: 4,267 company-owned restaurants (4,146 in the U.S. and 121 international) and 20 international partner-operated restaurants.
How many countries is Chipotle in?
Chipotle says it is available in 11 countries, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Mexico, South Korea and markets in the Middle East.
Are Chipotle restaurants franchised?
Not in the U.S., Canada or Europe, where Chipotle owns and runs every restaurant. Some international restaurants are run by partners.