What is Chipotle Mexican Grill's pre-opening costs?

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported pre-opening costs of $11.64M in Q1 2026.

What does pre-opening costs mean?

Costs associated with preparing a new restaurant location for its grand opening.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Pre-opening costs increased by 41.8% to $11.64M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOperating Expenses

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2013

Last reportedQ1 2026

Higher costs indicate an aggressive store expansion strategy, while lower costs suggest a focus on existing unit performance or a pause in growth.

Pre-opening costs represent expenses incurred in connection with the development, construction, and staffing of new rest...

Standard in the restaurant and retail sectors for companies with physical store growth.

Metric ID: pre_opening_costs

2 periods

Range$8.21M – $11.64M

Avg YoY Growth+41.8%

Median YoY Growth+41.8%

What is Chipotle Mexican Grill's pre-opening costs?: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported pre-opening costs of $11.64M in Q1 2026.
What does pre-opening costs mean?: Costs associated with preparing a new restaurant location for its grand opening.