Chipotle Expands Middle East Footprint With Saudi Arabia Debut
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia later this month at Sidra in Riyadh, marking the company’s entry into the Kingdom.
The location will operate in partnership with Alshaya Group and will offer Chipotle’s menu of burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads, with customizable proteins, rice, beans, salsas, and toppings.
The opening builds on Chipotle’s growing Middle East presence, with 16 restaurants opened across the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar since 2024.
The Riyadh location represents another step in the company’s broader international expansion strategy.
Last month, Chipotle raised its 2026 comparable sales forecast to low single-digit growth after second-quarter same-store sales rose 2.2%, beating expectations...
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