Chipotle Introduces Its Real Ingredients to Kuwait

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 22, 2024 // PRNewswire // - Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced the opening of its first location in Kuwait City in partnership with leading international franchise retail operator Alshaya Group. The restaurant has been operating with adjusted hours since the beginning of the month to account for holidays and training and will hold its official grand opening on April 23.

The new restaurant is located at The Avenues, Kuwait's largest shopping mall and a hub for international and local brands.

"In partnership with Alshaya Group, we worked tirelessly to ensure that we delivered an exceptional first impression in Kuwait with our freshly prepared menu of real ingredients and we are encouraged by the early results," said Chief Business Development Officer Nate Lawton.

John Hadden, Chief Executive Officer, Alshaya Group, said: "Consumers have long awaited Chipotle's arrival here in the Middle East and the feedback we've received so far has confirmed that we're delivering the same delicious culinary experience that guests have had in their U.S. locations. We're proud to have introduced this popular American restaurant to Kuwait and we're looking forward to Dubai later this year, as the first locations in our exclusive partnership with Chipotle."

Unveiling a New Design
The new location in Kuwait is the first Chipotle restaurant featuring the company's all new design format. Over the past several years, Chipotle's development team has been building out concepts that deploy new materials, textures, and artwork to amplify the company's commitment to Food with Integrity while paying homage to historic designs. New elements include:

Wood Tile Floor: replacing Chipotle's traditional concrete floor, it fills the restaurant with warmth and rich patterns.
Corten Art Wall: the legacy architectural material is transformed into an elevated focal wall that heroes the iconic Chipotle pepper.
Corten Ceiling Element: this large-scale metal ceiling and lighting element creates a layer of visual richness throughout the space.
New Wall Finishes: updated surfaces and artisan materials are more textural and help impart a feeling of freshness.

SOURCE Chipotle

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