The Secret Behind Chipotle's $3M+ Stores

Chipotle site selection strategy explained. Why Chipotle real estate decisions matter, how Chipotle chooses locations like Potranco Rd in San Antonio, and why their $3M+ average unit sales make them one of the most powerful tenants in commercial real estate. In this episode of What Retailers Want with Ray CRE Broker, we break down Chipotle’s site criteria, the role of Chipotlanes, and what investors should know about Chipotle NNN leases.Chipotle makes more than $3 million per restaurant — outperforming McDonald’s and Starbucks. But their success isn’t just about burritos… it’s about real estate strategy.In this episode, we cover:• The Chipotle checklist: demographics, the 2,400 SF box, visibility, and the Chipotlane.• Why Potranco Rd in San Antonio is a perfect case study: 100K+ annual visits, $106K median household income, 28,570 daily cars.• The consumer behavior data: 45% of adults eating fast food 9+ times a month, larger households (3.3 avg), and strong co-tenants like H-E-B, Starbucks, Whataburger, and LA Fitness.• The investment profile: 10-year corporate-guaranteed NNN leases, 7–10% rent bumps, and cap rates under 5.25%.📍 Featured Location: Chipotle, 14218 Potranco Rd, San Antonio, TX💬 Do you think Chipotlanes are the future of fast casual, or just a fad? Drop your take in the comments — and let me know which retailer you want me to break down next.__________Chapters00:00 Chipotle's Financial Success and Real Estate Strategy02:51 Site Selection Criteria for Chipotle04:45 Analyzing the Petrenko Road Location05:02 Future of Fast Casual and Audience Engagement__________🎥 Watch more What Retailers Want:    • What Retailers Want  📩 Subscribe to Ray CRE Broker:    / @raycrebroker  📈 Connect with me on LinkedIn:   / raycrebroker  🌐 Learn more: https://www.raycrebroker.com👀 Recommended Playlists:• Retail Real Estate News & Strategy• CRE IQ Newsletter on LinkedIn:   / cre-intelligence-quotient-7239351446058455040  __________Thanks to Chipotle, ESRI, Placer.ai, Crexi and other remarkable data sources.Thank you. Please Like, Subscribe and Share. It helps to make better videos and share better information with you.