Chipotle is closing some Farmesa Fresh Eatery restaurants—here’s what we know

You all need to chill out and stop weeping over your burrito: Chipotle isn’t closing. The only thing that closed was Farmesa Fresh Eatery, which USA Today describes as “a restaurant concept tested by Chipotle for a few months in a Santa Monica food hall in 2023.” That is very dramatically different from what the rumors have been saying. And in fact, Chipotle’s opening a bunch of new locations this year, so the rumors need to come to a halt.

Why Chipotle is closing restaurants?

It’s not.

Which Chipotle Farmesa Fresh Eatery locations are affected?

None. There was only ever one location in Santa Monica, and that closed in 2023.

Where is Chipotle expanding in 2025?

Chipotle spokesperson Erin Wolford told USA Today, “We anticipate opening between 315 to 345 new restaurants this year with at least 80 percent including a Chipotlane." The Chipotlane is a cute way of saying digital drive-through.

So, just to be sure, Chipotle isn't closing?

No.