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Steve Ells (born September 12, 1966) is an American businessman. He is the founder, former CEO, and former Executive Chairman of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Ells founded Chipotle in 1993, and under his direction, the chain serves what it describes as "naturally raised meat" and promotes sustainable agriculture.
Mar 6, 2020 · Steve Ells, who started Chipotle in Denver in 1993, stepped down as chairman of the board in 2020. He was replaced by Brian Niccol, who joined Chipotle from Taco Bell in 2018.
Learn how Steve Ells, the founder and executive chairman of Chipotle Mexican Grill and Pizzeria Locale, applied his CIA education and values to create a successful and sustainable business model. Find out about his scholarship for CIA students who share his passion for food with integrity.
Nov 11, 2023 · Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG 0.38% founder Steve Ells built an empire on chicken and beef burritos made in assembly-line fashion. Now he’s dropping the meat and is adding machines. Ells early...
Oct 7, 2010 · Why Steve Ells, who trained as a chef, abandoned gourmet ambitions to build the Chipotle fast-food chain.
Nov 29, 2017 · Learn how Chipotle's CEO Steve Ells started his restaurant chain in 1993 as a way to fund his own full-scale restaurant. Find out how he grew Chipotle to nearly 2,300 locations, faced food safety issues and stepped down as CEO in 2017.
Learn how Steve Ells, a former sous chef, launched Chipotle in 1993 with a $85,000 loan from his father and turned it into a billion-dollar company. Discover how Chipotle re-invented fast food with organic ingredients, fast service, and a cult following.
