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Revenue Recognition (Changes in Liability Balance) (Details) - Chipotle Rewards [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Chipotle Rewards liability, beginning balance		$ 25,572	$ 22,337	$ 10,584
Revenue deferred		121,406	106,759	87,259
Revenue recognized	$ 6,070	(108,921)	(103,524)	(75,506)
Chipotle Rewards liability, ending balance	$ 38,057	$ 38,057	$ 25,572	$ 22,337

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