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Chipotle Founder Steve Ells Launches New Dining Ventures

3/31/2025

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Steve Ells, the visionary behind Chipotle, transformed a single Denver eatery in 1993 into a culinary empire with 3,700 locations and a staggering $68 billion market cap. Now a billionaire, Ells, 59, is venturing into new restaurant concepts after stepping down in 2020, eager to redefine the dining experience once again.

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Steve Ells, the visionary behind Chipotle, transformed a single Denver eatery in 1993 into a culinary empire with 3,700 locations and a staggering $68 billion market cap. Now a billionaire, Ells, 59, is venturing into new restaurant concepts after stepping down in 2020, eager to redefine the dining experience once again.