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Chipotle launches The Salish Matter Order inspired by one of Gen Alpha's biggest celebrities. * The Salish Matter Order features a Kid's Cheese Quesadilla with white rice, black beans and guac, served with kid's chips and chocolate milk, available exclusively in the Chipotle app and on Chipotle.comOpens in new window for a limited time * The collaboration was inspired by Salish's organic Chipotle fandom and marks the brand's first creator spotlight on a Kid's Meal * Fans can enter to win the Ultimate Chipotle Creator Experience and meet Salish Matter in Los Angeles[1] NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswireOpens in new window/ - Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today introduced the Salish Matter OrderOpens in new window, bringing the creator's favorite Kid's Quesadilla to the Chipotle app and Chipotle.comOpens in new window for a limited time. Inspired by Salish's longtime love of Chipotle, the collaboration marks the brand's first creator spotlight on a Kid's Meal and makes Salish the youngest creator to have a digital menu item at Chipotle. The launch also highlights the growing influence of Gen Alpha on family dining decisions and how younger consumers discover brands through trusted creators. The Salish Matter Order features a Kid's Cheese Quesadilla with white rice, black beans and hand-mashed guac, served with kid's chips and chocolate milk. A Partnership Rooted In Superfandom One of the most recognizable creators among Gen Alpha audiences, Salish Matter reaches millions of fans through family-friendly content with her father, Jordan Matter. Their YouTube channel, @JordanMatterOpens in new window, has more than 37 million subscribers, and Salish has built her own loyal following through social media and as a co-founder of Sincerely Yours, a skincare brand created for teens and tweens. For years, Salish has organically featured Chipotle in her content and become known for ordering the same Kid's Cheese Quesadilla every time she visits. Salish served Chipotle's cheese quesadillas at her sold-out SUGARWRLD event in Santa Monica earlier this summer (see HEREOpens in new window, HEREOpens in new window) and recently posted about how obsessed she is with the brand (see HEREOpens in new window). Salish Brings Her Go-To Order To Fans The campaign kicks off with playful social content from Salish on InstagramOpens in new window announcing that fans nationwide can now order her go-to Kid's Meal through the Chipotle app and Chipotle.comOpens in new window. To celebrate the launch, Chipotle is featuring Salish and her signature order on menu boards across Los Angeles and Orange County, Calif., where the creator grew up and built much of her fanbase. Win The Ultimate Chipotle Creator Experience and Meet Salish Matter Between August 19, 2026 and September 4, 2026, five fans who share where they're enjoying their Salish Matter Order on Instagram using the hashtag #SalishxChipotle will be selected to win the Ultimate Chipotle Creator Experience in Los Angeles.[1] The experience will include: * Round-trip travel and accommodations to Los Angeles for the winner and a parent or legal guardian * An in-restaurant Chipotle experience and lunch with Salish * The opportunity to create content with Salish * Salish's favorite Chipotle Goods merchandise and Sincerely Yours products "I get Chipotle basically every day and I never switch up my order. The Kid's Cheese Quesadilla is always my fav!" said Salish Matter. "Being the youngest creator to have my order on the Chipotle menu is honestly such a big moment for me because I've genuinely loved Chipotle for years." Why Gen Alpha Matters According to Datassential's February 2026 research, Gen Alpha significantly influences where families choose to eat and develops strong preferences for food brands and restaurant chains at an early age. Additionally, 75% of Gen Alpha show an interest in learning about the food they eat, while 61% enjoy watching cooking shows.[2] "Authenticity matters when connecting with Gen Alpha, and Salish's genuine connection to Chipotle made this collaboration a natural fit," said Stephanie Perdue, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Chipotle. "This generation is increasingly discovering brands through the creators they love, and Salish gives families a fun way to experience Chipotle together through someone their kids already know and are excited about." The Salish Matter Order is available exclusively through the Chipotle app and Chipotle.comOpens in new window beginning August 19 for a limited time. 1 - NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. who are 13 years of age or older. Contest Period: August 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PT to September 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. To enter the Contest, post a photo on Instagram showing off where you eat your Salish Meal using #SalishxChipotle. See Official Rules at Chipotle.com/salish-quesadilla-contestOpens in new window for additional eligibility restrictions, judging criteria, prize descriptions/restrictions/ARV's, and complete details. Sponsor: CMG Strategy Co., LLC. About Chipotle Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. There are over 4,200 restaurants as of June 30, 2026, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East and it is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in the United States, Canada and Europe. With nearly 140,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit Chipotle.comOpens in new window. About Salish Matter Salish Matter is an award-winning creator, entrepreneur and entertainment personality with one of social media's most engaged audiences. A two-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner, Salish was named to the 2026 TIME100 Creators list and ranks as the No. 2 highest-engaged creator on TikTok. Beyond social media, Salish has expanded into entertainment and entrepreneurship through a multi-title talent deal with Netflix and as co-founder of Sincerely Yours, a skincare brand created for teens and tweens. The brand made its debut with a record-breaking launch event at American Dream that drew more than 80,000 fans, demonstrating Salish's ability to translate her digital following into real-world cultural moments. SOURCE Chipotle Mexican Grill For further information: Erin Wolford, (949) 524-4035, [email protected]

CMG vs. MCD: is either beaten-down fast food stock worth buying? CMG and MCD are fast-food heavyweights, but are the stocks worth buying, or should you target a different food-and-beverage stock entirely? August 17, 2026 - They are two of the most iconic businesses in America. Chipotle (CMG), the fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain that makes your burrito, bowl and taco orders right in front of you, is the upstart, having surged past the likes of Burger King, Domino's Pizza (DPZ) and Subway in recent years. And McDonald's (MCD), of course, needs no introduction, having occupied the fast-food throne for longer than Queen Elizabeth. But lately, no one seems interested in buying either stock. MCD stock has fallen 20% from its late-February apex; CMG shares peaked more than two years ago, in April 2024, and have fallen 25% in the last year. Why the lack of enthusiasm? Both fast-food giants are still growing just fine, if not at the same clip they were just after the pandemic. CMG vs. MCD: Tale of the Tape. Chipotle churned out a record $11.94 billion in revenue last year, a 5.5% improvement over 2024, and sales are expected to pick up this year, topping $13 billion for a 9.2% increase. McDonald's, of course, has much higher sales numbers, tallying a record $26.88 billion last year. However, as the more established company, it is no longer growing at the same clip as Chipotle, with 3.9% revenue growth last year and a 4.9% pickup in sales expected this year. Accelerating sales at both restaurants is a good trend. But still, investors don't seem to be having it. Perhaps that's because neither fast-food stock is exactly a bargain by traditional value investing standards. MCD stock trades at 21x forward earnings estimates and a whopping 7x sales even after its recent haircut. CMG is even more expensive on a forward P/E basis, trading at 27.9x; it also trades at 3.4x sales and an astronomical 18.5x value. So, if they're not value stocks and they're no longer the go-go growth stocks they once were... what are MCD and CMG? And are either of them worth buying low on, despite the still-lofty valuations? I say not really. If I had to take a flyer on either, I'd probably go with CMG, since it's much earlier in its life cycle and therefore likely has more room to grow (though MCD at least pays - and grows - a dividend). But in reality, I'd avoid both. BROS: A better alternative. Instead, I'd put my hard-earned money toward a different kind of food-and-beverage stock: Dutch Bros (BROS). Actually, many Dutch Bros locations currently only offer beverages, both hot and cold. It's known primarily as a drive-through coffee store chain, but it's been branching into cold drinks like lemonades, iced teas, smoothies, sparkling sodas and something called the Dutch Bros Rebel Energy Drink; the company plans to expand its food offerings in the near future, and it just announced the acquisition of 65 recently closed Salad and Go locations. And it's growing like a weed: 27% revenue growth and 87% EPS growth last year, with another 30% sales growth and 29% earnings growth expected this year. It's opening more than 150 new locations per year, with 185 openings slated for 2026; it's currently up to 1,266 stores in 27 states, with the ambitious goal of eventually opening 5,000 locations. Rapid expansion, accelerating revenues, ambitious goals - those are characteristics that used to describe both McDonald's and Chipotle in their glory years. And while BROS carries a lofty valuation that typically comes with the territory of a fast-growing company in the midst of its world-conquering phase (51x forward earnings, 3.5x sales), both the top- and bottom-line growth validate the frothy valuations. And after pulling back sharply on the heels of another impressive earnings report last week (32% sales growth, 46% EPS growth, 44 new locations opened), this could be a decent entry point. Don't get me wrong: consumers are still "Lovin' It" at McDonald's and dig Chipotle's "Food with Integrity" motto. But investors prefer Dutch Bros.

Chipotle is coming to Lynn Marketplace. Olivia Haydar LYNN - The Lynn Marketplace, located at 43 State St., will soon add a Chipotle Mexican Grill to its mix of fast-dining restaurants and businesses. On the Brixmor Property Group site plan, the business pad opportunity sits in the parking lot of the shopping center, making it an extension to the currently existing building. Chipotle will take the site's PAD A2 spot, which means it "will be developed as an outparcel building," a Brixmor Property Group spokesperson said. The proposed building is currently listed for 2,400 sq. ft., and the Brixmor spokesperson shared that "the addition of Chipotle will complement the center's existing tenant mix by adding another nationally recognized dining option for shoppers and the community." The current food businesses at the Lynn Marketplace include Stop & Compare, Pollo Campero, and Pizza Hut. This would cement the first-ever Chipotle in Lynn. The closest Chipotles currently reside in Swampscott, Saugus, Lynnfield, and Peabody. With the proposed business opportunity being built onto the existing shopping center's parking lot, parking for the soon-to-be 14 businesses could be a potential issue, and the Brixmor spokesperson shared that parking and traffic circulation are important considerations in any redevelopment project. "Before moving forward with a project, we evaluate a variety of factors, including parking availability, customer access, traffic flow, and tenant needs to ensure the project is appropriate for the site," the spokesperson said. The traffic the Chipotle could bring to the marketplace, though, could create one more fast and convenient option for Lynners to enjoy. "The addition of Chipotle will help drive customer traffic and repeat visits to Lynn Marketplace, creating additional visibility for the center's retailers and services," the spokesperson said.