cmg-20260427
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2026
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 1-32731 (Commission File Number) | 84-1219301 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||||||||||||
610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 524-4000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.01 per share | CMG | New York Stock Exchange | ||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. | ||||
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (“Chipotle”) today announced it has hired Fernando Machado as its Chief Brand Officer, effective June 1, 2026. In this role, Mr. Machado will lead the company’s global marketing strategy, brand positioning and customer engagement efforts as Chipotle continues to execute its Recipe for Growth strategy, driving innovation and expanding its global footprint.
Chipotle also announced that it has hired Arlie Sisson as Chief Digital Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Ms. Sisson will lead Chipotle’s initiatives to accelerate innovation to enhance operations, increase efficiency and continue to develop industry-leading digital capabilities across the business.
On April 27, 2026, Chipotle issued a press release announcing the actions described above. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Exhibit Title or Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | ||||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| April 27, 2026 | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. | |||||||
| By: | /s/ Ilene Eskenazi | |||||||
| Name: Ilene Eskenazi | ||||||||
| Title: Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer | ||||||||