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Revenue Recognition - Changes in Liability Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Contract With Customer Contract Asset Contract Liability And Receivable [Roll Forward]
Chipotle Rewards liability, beginning balance	$ 209,680
Chipotle Rewards liability, ending balance	238,577	$ 209,680
Chipotle Rewards
Contract With Customer Contract Asset Contract Liability And Receivable [Roll Forward]
Chipotle Rewards liability, beginning balance	44,750	38,057	$ 25,572
Revenue deferred	164,986	135,490	121,406
Revenue recognized	(152,930)	(128,797)	(108,921)
Chipotle Rewards liability, ending balance	$ 56,806	$ 44,750	$ 38,057

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-Topic 606
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