We still love the build-your-own burrito restaurant.
According to theirwebsite, Chipotle was established in 1993 and now has over 2,300 restaurants nationwide.
The Mexican chain restaurant really knows how to keep us on our toes.
x Chipotle makeup collectionthat had everyone talking it even came with a Chipotle gift card (viaRefinery29).
But Chipotle learned from their mistakes and emerged better than ever, seeing a massive increase in popularity post-pandemic.
The results have us seriously craving a burrito bowl!
Prior to COVID, Chipotle saw approximately 550,000 visitors each month on average.
Post-COVID, visitor counts steadily increased, reaching nearly 700,000 customers in one month.
With foot traffic data on the rise, Chipotle’s profits are through the roof.
The burrito-making sensation outranked chains like Panera Bread and Panda Express in overall profit and popularity.
One of the reasons Chipotle may have been so desirable post-COVID is due to their easy online ordering system.
According toForbes, this allowed the restaurant to keep customers fed while respecting social distance measures.
