Nate Lawton

Chipotle announces first opening in Asia, in Seoul, South Korea

Chipotle has entered the Asian market with its first location in Seoul, South Korea, through a partnership with the group responsible for Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin'.

The fast-casual giant is entering the Saudi market through a partnership with Alshaya Group, opening its first location in Riyadh's Sidra dining destination.

The fast-casual giant is entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via a partnership with Alshaya Group, with the first location set to open in Riyadh's Sidra district.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding its Middle Eastern footprint with its first restaurant opening in Saudi Arabia later this month through a partnership with Alshaya Group.

International growth will be an important objective for the chain going forward, and lessons drawn from its Nuevo León location will inform further development.

- Fast Casual - Franchising - News Chipotle makes its debut in Mexico The company’s location in the Monterrey metropolitan area is in partnership with Alsea. [](https://www.nrn.com

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in Mexico on Thursday, marking a new chapter in the chain's international growth strategy.

Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced that the first Chipotle restaurant in Mexico will open on Thursday, July 16 in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, part of the Monterrey metropolitan area, in partnership with Alsea

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 2, 2024 // PRNewswire // -- Chipotle Mexican Grill announces the opening of its first restaurant in Dubai today in partnership with international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 22, 2024 // PRNewswire // - Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced the opening of its first location in Kuwait City in partnership with leading international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group.

Chipotle has only signed one franchise agreement, which is in the Middle East, with Alshaya Group to open locations in Dubai and Kuwait in 2024.

Chipotle introduces new restaurant concept, Farmesa, which features a customizable menu of fresh ingredients served in bowls.