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						| Case Code | : | LDEN070 | For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 
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						| Case Length | : | 21 Pages |  
						| Period | : | 2000-09 |  
						| Pub Date | : | 2010 |  
						| Teaching Note | : | Not Available |  
						| Organization | : | Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. |  
						| Industry | : | Fast Foods |  
						| Countries | : | US |  Abstract:
					
						| The case examines the business model of the US based fast 
casual restaurant chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG). CMG was founded by 
Steve Ells (Ells) in 1993. The company, which initially sold burritos, was well 
known for its 'made to order' food and use of organic ingredients. In the late 
1990s, the company started expanding rapidly throughout the US. In 2001, CMG 
released a mission statement called "Food with Integrity," which highlighted its 
commitment to naturally raise meat, organic produce, and dairy products without 
adding hormones. Apart from usage of organic ingredients, CMG's restaurant 
design, marketing strategy and culture of the company played an important role 
in its success.  |  |  The case also analyzes the role of Ells leadership in the success of the company. Issues:
» Understand the business model of CMG Inc.» Analyze the factors behind the success of CMG Inc.
 » Examine the leadership style of Steve Ells.
 » Study the criticisms against CMG
 » Evaluate the future prospects of the company.
 Contents:Keywords:Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Steve Ells, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Style, Restaurant Design, Business Model, Online Ordering, Restaurant Design, Organic Ingredients, Marketing Strategy, Culture, Carbon Footprint 
Steve Ells - Promoting 'Food with Integrity'
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