A new Chipotle with a unique feature will open soon in the Triangle. Here’s what to expect
Triangle residents will soon have a new place to get burritos and Mexican-inspired bowls.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new restaurant in Cary on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Though the restaurant will be the third location for the town, it will be the town’s first with a “Chipotlane:” a drive-thru pickup lane that allows customers to grab their to-go orders while remaining in their vehicles.
Chipotle operates about 3,600 locations, and nearly 30% of them have a Chipotlane, the company announced in a November press release. Chris Brandt, the chief brand officer, said in the release that Chipotlanes increase sales, margins and returns, and are important to the company’s goal of reaching 7,000 restaurants in North America.
The new Cary location at 3402 Kildaire Farm Road is hiring and will employ about 30 people.
Its opening hours will be 10:45 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.
Guac is still extra
Known for its burritos and bowls, California-based Chipotle confirmed earlier in December that it will raise prices in the United States to offset inflation and the costs of increasing portion sizes, AP previously reported.
The 2% increase is Chipotle’s first time to raise prices in more than a year, the company’s chief corporate affairs officer confirmed to the AP.
This comes as U.S. consumers continue to pay more for food. According to the November Consumer Price Index release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the food index increased 0.4% over the month.
How to save money on groceries in Raleigh
The News & Observer has previously reported on several programs that grocery stores and other retailers have launched to help shoppers save money on food:
- This year, Amazon, Target and Walmart started private-label brands stocked with low-cost food items.
- Some Triangle grocery stores offer discounts for seniors.
Compare prices across nearly 50 commonly shopped items at area grocery stores.
Other new restaurants in Cary
The Wake County town is getting several new places to grab a bite.
- Dunkin’ recently opened a new location at 510 Optical Lane.
- A former garage and gas station built in the 1950s on East Chatham Street is being transformed into Lloyd’s Full Service.
- From chef Scott Crawford, Crawford Brothers Steakhouse is opening soon at Fenton.
- Lawrence Barbecue will open in downtown Cary next summer.
This story was originally published December 16, 2024 at 10:25 AM with the headline "A new Chipotle with a unique feature will open soon in the Triangle. Here’s what to expect."
