Chipotle Plans 300+ New Restaurants in 2025, Including 4 in Florida, with Focus on Chipotlanes and International Growth

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Chipotle Mexican Grill is undertaking a significant expansion in 2025, with plans to open 300+ new locations across the U.S. and Canada. Approximately 80% of these new restaurants will feature “Chipotlanes,” the company’s drive-thru lanes designed for digital order pickups.

Florida Expansion Highlights

Florida is among the states benefiting from this growth, with several new Chipotle locations either recently opened or under development:

Jacksonville: A new Chipotle is under construction at 7952 Normandy Blvd. in West Jacksonville. The project involves a 2,355-square-foot build-out with a $300,000 investment.
Ocala: The third Chipotle in Ocala is set to open on May 27 at 8440 SW State Road 200, within the Corta Commons development.
Naples: A new location is planned for Tree Farm Plaza at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard. This will be Chipotle’s fourth location in Collier County and will include a drive-thru.
Orlando Area: Two new restaurants are in development—one in Ocoee at the Ocoee Village Center near Clarcona-Ocoee Road and State Road 429, and another in the Avalon Park area near Bithlo.

These developments are part of Chipotle’s broader strategy to reach 7,000 locations across North America, emphasizing convenience and digital integration through features like Chipotlanes.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is doubling down on its fast-casual empire with plans to open over 300 new locations across the U.S. and Canada in 2025, according to the company’s official announcement via Chipotle’s Q1 2024 earnings report. This aggressive rollout continues the brand’s momentum as a dominant player in the fast-casual restaurant category.

Why This Expansion Matters

This isn’t just about more places to grab a burrito bowl. The expansion represents a broader strategy in commercial real estate development, digital-first operations, and nationwide job creation.

Chipotlane: The Drive-Thru of the Digital Age

One of the most significant aspects of this growth is the continued rollout of Chipotlanes — Chipotle’s proprietary drive-thru lanes for digital orders. The company projects that over 80% of new restaurants in 2025 will feature a Chipotlane, catering to on-the-go customers and expanding digital sales channels (Chipotle Earnings Call, Q1 2024).

These drive-thrus are not traditional order-at-the-window experiences; instead, they’re exclusively for customers who place their orders via the Chipotle app or website. This model has proven highly effective at improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Chipotle’s Amazing Dishes Now In a Drive Through “Chipotlane” – Image from Chipotle.com

Florida’s Role in the Expansion

Florida is among the top priority markets. With rapid population growth and suburban development, the state—particularly the Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida regions—is seeing rising demand for accessible fast-casual dining options and modern drive-thru infrastructure.

This expansion is also boosting commercial real estate activity across the Southeast. Developers and brokers are already seeing heightened interest in retail outparcels, pad sites, and mixed-use developments with drive-thru potential.

A Global Step Forward

Looking beyond 2025, Chipotle plans to open its first-ever location in Mexico in 2026, marking a major international milestone that brings the brand symbolically closer to its culinary heritage.

This global expansion comes after recent successful entries into Canada and Europe, signaling a shift toward broader international growth.

Key Takeaways

Chipotle is opening over 300 new restaurants in 2025, including 15–20 in Canada.
Chipotlanes will be featured in 80% of new restaurants to drive digital order efficiency.
Florida is a major focus in this expansion, with new locations in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Naples.
Commercial real estate is benefiting from increased demand for QSR retail spaces and drive-thru configurations.
Chipotle’s global presence will expand into Mexico in 2026, marking its first store in the country.