Jason Moser discusses a few of the reasons why you should buy Chipotle stock, including its incredible room for growth and the management team behind the concept. This short video packs more meat into it than a burrito. Hungry investors should definitely go for it.
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Why It's Time to Buy Chipotle
By Jason Moser and austin smith
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Dec 17, 2012 at 7:55PM
NYSE: CMG
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Market Cap
$71B
Today's Change
(-2.74%) -$1.48
Current Price
$52.45
Price as of July 21, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
High-quality fast food in a great atmosphere has been Chipotle's powerhouse recipe for investor returns, and the party's far from over.
Austin Smith owns shares of McDonald's. Jason Moser owns shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool owns shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Darden Restaurants, McDonald's, and Whole Foods Market. Motley Fool newsletter services recommend Chipotle Mexican Grill, McDonald's, and Whole Foods Market. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Stocks Mentioned
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$52.45
(-2.74%)
$-1.48
McDonald's
MCD
$295.60
(-0.49%)
$-1.47
Yum! Brands
YUM
$145.51
(-2.32%)
$-3.45
Whole Foods Market
WFM
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$206.81
(-1.30%)
$-2.73
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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