Title: The Main Competitors of Chipotle
Headings: The Main Competitors of Chipotle
The Main Competitors of Chipotle
Key Takeaways
Background on Chipotle
Qdoba Mexican Eats
Moe's Southwest Grill
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Rubio's Coastal Grill
Taco Bell
The Bottom Line

Content: Qdoba Mexican Eats
Qdoba operated and franchised eateries in over 700 locations in 2019. As a large Mexican fast-casual restaurant chain, it is one of Chipotle's most significant competitors. A major difference is that about half Qdoba's restaurants were franchises in 2019. After 15 years of expansion under the ownership of fast-food giant Jack in the Box ( JACK ), Qdoba was sold to Apollo Global Management in 2018. Apollo's other restaurant holdings included Chuck E. Cheese’s and Peter Piper Pizza. Moe's Southwest Grill
Moe's Southwest Grill, which is owned by Focus Brands, had more than 700 restaurants in 2019, mostly located east of the Mississippi River. Moe's Southwest Grill restaurants attempt to differentiate themselves with a fun and offbeat environment. They feature menu items named after TV and movie stars. Focus Brands emphasizes franchising. As of early 2020, their other brands included Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Schlotzsky's, and Seattle's Best Coffee.