Chipotle's Mexico entry with Alsea extends a partnership-driven approach the company has used to accelerate its international expansion. The chain signed its first development agreement in July 2023 with Alshaya Group for the Middle East, where 15 restaurants now operate across the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. A joint venture with SPC Group, announced in September 2025, will bring Chipotle to South Korea later this year and to Singapore early next year.
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