Popular US chain Chipotle to debut in Singapore & South Korea in 2026
Singaporeans will soon be able to dig into Chipotle’s famous burritos and bowls without hopping on a plane to the United States (US).
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced on Wednesday (10 Sept) that it has signed a joint venture with South Korea’s SPC Group to open the brand’s first restaurants in Asia.
Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill on Facebook
The debut locations will be in Singapore and South Korea in 2026.
Best known for customisable burritos & more
Founded in California in 1993, Chipotle is known for its customisable burritos, tacos, and bowls made with fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients.
Source: @chipotle on Instagram
The chain currently operates over 3,800 restaurants worldwide, including in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Kuwait, and the UAE.
SPC Group is no stranger to bringing international names into Singapore, having previously introduced brands such as Paris Baguette and Shake Shack.
Its Executive Vice President and owner, Heesoo Hur, said Singapore and South Korea were “ideal entry points” thanks to consumers’ passion for “exceptional culinary experiences”.
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright noted that with strong brand awareness already in these markets, there is “high demand for real food prepared fast”, something Chipotle believes it is uniquely positioned to offer.
Source: Chipotle
Other fast food chains slated to debut in Singapore
When it lands in Singapore, Chipotle will enter a market already familiar with Mexican-style fast casual dining, where home-grown Stuff’d and Australia’s Guzman y Gomez are already popular with local diners.
Singapore’s dining scene is also set for more variety, with several international fast food chains announcing expansions.
This includes Chick-fil-A in late 2025 and South Korea’s leading burger joint Lotteria in 2026.
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Featured image adapted from @chipotle on Instagram, for illustration purposes only.
