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Why I Keep Searching “Chipotle Near Me”: The Story of Chipotle Mexican Grill

I usually search “Chipotle near me” because I want a bowl. But the story behind that simple meal runs from a tiny Denver shop to McDonald’s investment, a major food-safety crisis, digital reinvention and more than 4,200 restaurants.