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Commitments And Contingencies | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] |
Commitments And Contingencies | 10. Commitments and ContingenciesPurchase Obligations We enter into various purchase obligations in the ordinary course of business, generally of a short-term nature. Those that are binding primarily relate to commitments for food purchases and supplies, amounts owed under contractor and subcontractor agreements, orders submitted for equipment for restaurants under construction, and marketing initiatives and corporate sponsorships. LitigationNew York Legal ProceedingsAs reported in our previous SEC filing, on September 10, 2019, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) filed a complaint in the City of New York Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings alleging violations at five Chipotle restaurants of New York City’s Fair Work Week law (“FWW”) and Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) between November 2017 and September 2019. On April 28, 2021, DCWP amended the complaint to cover purported violations of FWW and ESTA at substantially all Chipotle restaurants in New York City, through the date the amended complaint was filed. Chipotle and the DCWP have engaged in mediation proceedings, which are ongoing. In the event the parties are not able to resolve the matter, Chipotle intends to vigorously defend against the allegations, and it is not possible at this time to reasonably estimate the outcome of or any potential liability from this matter.Other We are involved in various claims and legal actions, such as wage and hour, wrongful termination and other employment-related claims, slip and fall and other personal injury claims, advertising and consumer claims, and lease and other commercial disputes, that arise in the ordinary course of business, some of which may be covered by insurance. The outcomes of these actions are not predictable, but we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these actions will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources. However, if there is a significant increase in the number of these claims, or if we incur greater liabilities than we currently anticipate under one or more claims, it could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.Accrual for Estimated LiabilityAs of September 30, 2021, we had an accrued legal liability balance of $33,081 included within accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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