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Revenue Recognition (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Revenue Recognition [Abstract] |
Liability Included In Unearned Revenue | September 30, December 31, 2021 2020Gift card liability$ 86,169 $ 105,413
Revenue Recognized From Liability Balances | Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Revenue recognized from gift card liability balance at the beginning of the year$ 5,295 $ 3,990 $ 44,789 $ 36,124
Changes In Liability Balance | Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Chipotle Rewards liability, beginning balance$ 25,052 $ 20,012 $ 22,337 $ 10,584Revenue deferred 26,590 22,302 78,960 62,745Revenue recognized (17,388) (19,416) (67,043) (50,431)Chipotle Rewards liability, ending balance$ 34,254 $ 22,898 $ 34,254 $ 22,898

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