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Chipotle opens 1,500th Chipotlane in Florida

Source: Chipotle

October 5, 2026

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Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its 1,500th Chipotlane Sept. 29 at 16680 SR 64 East in Bradenton, Florida.

The restaurant features Chipotle's new Habanero design and high-efficiency equipment package, which the company said is designed to improve operational efficiency.

Chipotle has added 500 Chipotlanes in less than two years, making the drive-thru pickup format a key part of its development strategy. Launched in 2018, Chipotlanes allow customers to pick up prepaid digital orders placed through the company's app or website.

"Chipotlanes are a powerful growth engine for Chipotle, delivering greater convenience and access for our guests while driving strong restaurant performance," CEO Jason Kidd said in a press release.

The Newport Beach, California-based company said restaurants with Chipotlanes generate higher volumes and greater returns than traditional locations.

Chipotle opened 334 company-owned restaurants in 2025, including 257 with Chipotlanes. The company plans to open up to 370 restaurants in 2026 as it works toward a long-term goal of 7,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Chipotle has more than 4,200 locations across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany and the Middle East.