Chipotle to make Asian debut in South Korea and Singapore in 2026
The chain has signed a joint venture with South Korea’s SPC Group.
Chipotle Mexican Grill will expand into Asia for the first time through a joint venture with SPC Group, a South Korean food company.
The first locations are set to open in South Korea and Singapore in 2026.
"Given the familiarity of this iconic brand among Koreans and Singaporeans, and their passion for exceptional culinary experiences, these two markets are ideal entry points for Chipotle in Asia," said Heesoo Hur, executive vice president and owner of SPC Group.
Chipotle signed its first international development agreement in July 2023 with Alshaya Group to open restaurants in the Middle East.
Alshaya Group currently operates three restaurants in Kuwait and three in the United Arab Emirates.
In April 2025, Chipotle signed a development agreement to open its first restaurants in Mexico.
Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V. (Alsea), a restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe, plans to open the first Chipotle location in Mexico in 2026 and will begin exploring additional expansion markets in the region.
Chipotle's existing international portfolio of owned and operated restaurants includes over 60 locations in Canada, 20 in the United Kingdom, six locations in France, and two in Germany.
The company currently operates over 3,800 restaurants and plans to open between 315 and 345 new restaurants this year, with a long-term target of operating 7,000 locations in the US and Canada.
