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Chipotle

Gourmet Mexican fast-food chain.

Headquarters:
1401 Wynkoop St., Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202
Employees: 15,000
Co-CEOs: Steve Ells and Montgomery Moran
Stock Symbol: CMG

Website: http://www.chipotle.com

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Chipotle is a fast-growing chain of Mexican fast-food restaurants offering high-quality ingredients including beans, rice and vegetables and naturally-raised meats including pork, chicken and beef in burritos, burrito bowls, tacos and salads. There are currently 911 restaurants nationwide as of Sept. 30, 2009.

Chipotle reported revenue of $1.3 billion in 2008, a 22.7% increase, and net income of $78.2 million.

The company plans to open 120-130 new restaurants in both 2009 and 2010.

History

Steve Ells founded Chipotle in 1993 offering a simple menu of great food prepared fresh every day. The idea was simple: demonstrate that food served fast didn't have to be a "fast-food" experience.

Prior to launching Chipotle, Mr. Ells worked for two years at Stars restaurant in San Francisco. Mr. Ells graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history. He is also a 1990 Culinary Institute of America graduate.

McDonald's first invested in Chipotle in 1998.

The company went public in a January, 2006 IPO and was spun off from McDonald's corporation.

Benefits

Here are benefits for restaurant employees:

· Limited Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Benefits*
· 401(k)**
· Paid vacation***
· Bi-annual merit increase***
· Closed New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
· Referral bonuses
· Yearly bonus***
· Direct deposit
· Free meals
· Free t-shirts

*Employer contribution after one year
**Employer match after one year
***For those who qualify

Updated November 7, 2009