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Revenue Recognition (Changes In Liability Balance) (Details) - Chipotle Rewards [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Chipotle Rewards liability, beginning balance	$ 10,584	$ 0	$ 0
Revenue deferred	87,259	44,666	0
Revenue recognized	(75,506)	(34,082)	0
Chipotle Rewards liability, ending balance	$ 22,337	$ 10,584	$ 0

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