Richard Podkowski [email protected] 708-705-8058 Chipotle History: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CME) was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1993 by current co-CEO Steve Ells. Specializing in Mexican cuisine with an American twist, Chipotle has since expanded to 2,010 locations in the United States and international community. Products: Chipotle is famous for its core menu of burritos, tacos, bowls and salads. Each item can be ordered with a protein choice of steak, chicken, carnitas, barbacoa and a vegetarian tofu sofritas mix. There are many Mexican toppings to choose from to customize your meal. For side options, customers can choose from chips with salsa or guacamole. Chipotle offers a variety of soft drinks and bottled drinks along with beer and margaritas at most locations. Starting in 2016, Chipotle will be offering a breakfast menu featuring the traditional burritos, tacos, bowls and salads. To create an authentic Mexican breakfast, potatoes, scrambled eggs and Chorizo, a mixture of chorizo sausage, herbs and spices will be offered along with the traditional ingredients. Breakfast items will go great with Chipotle’s new breakfast salsa, a spicy option mixed to pair with eggs and potatoes. For a complete list of our products, view our online menu. Availability: Chipotle offers all products in store as dine in or take out options. In addition to the in-store options, Chipotle offers full-customization online ordering for most locations. Chipotle can also cater large parties! Visit our online catering website for a list of locations that offer catering. Annual Revenue: In the fiscal year of 2015, Chipotle’s revenue increased 9.6% to $4.5 billion. The net income increased by 6.8% to $475.6 million. Total Number of Employees: Chipotle currently employs 45,200 people internationally. Our Executive Leadership: Steve Ells- Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer Montgomery F. Moran- Co-Chief Executive Officer John R. Hartung- Chief Financial Officer Mark Crumpacker- Chief Creative and Development Officer Markets Served: Chipotle currently has 2,010 locations open across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France and Germany. Chipotle’s Mexican cuisine is a blend of casual fast food with high quality ingredients, distinguishing it from other competitors in the Mexican-style fast casual dining industry. Position in Industry: Awards: Chipotle is the market leader in the Mexican-style fast casual dining - PETA Libby Award for Best Vegan- sector over competitors such as Qdoba Restaurant Corporation; Fresh Friendly Restaurant Chain: Enterprises, LLC; Mswg, LLC; and Rubio's Coastal Grill. Chipotle has more 2011-2012. than four times as many locations compared to its next largest - GRANDY Award: 2012 competitor, Mswg’s Moe’s Southwestern Grill. It also competes head to - Cornell Hospitality Innovator Award: head with Mexican fast food chain Taco Bell, albeit in different sectors. 2012 (awarded to founder and co-CEO Some notable rankings for Chipotle include: Steve Ells) - #162 America’s Best Mid-Sized Employers- Forbe’s - #24 Innovative Companies- Forbe’s - #435 America’s Best Employer’s- Forbe’s.