10-KPeriod: FY2013

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2013

Filed February 5, 2014For Securities:CMG

Summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) filed its 2013 annual report on Form 10-K on February 4, 2014, highlighting strong growth and a continued commitment to its "Food With Integrity" philosophy. The company operated 1,595 restaurants across various concepts as of December 31, 2013, with plans to open 180-195 new restaurants in 2014, signaling aggressive expansion. Revenue saw a significant increase of 17.7% year-over-year, driven by both new store openings and a 5.6% increase in comparable restaurant sales, primarily due to higher customer visits. Financially, CMG demonstrated solid performance with net income growing to $327.4 million. The company maintained a healthy balance sheet, with total assets growing to $2.01 billion and shareholders' equity reaching $1.54 billion. While food costs experienced inflationary pressures, increased operational efficiencies and controlled labor costs helped to maintain healthy profit margins. The company also continued its share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its financial health and value proposition for shareholders.

Financial Highlights

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Beta

Net Income

$327.44M

EPS (Diluted)

$0.21

Total Assets

$2.01B

Cash & Equivalents

$323.20M

Free Cash Flow

$328.85M

Financial Statements
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Operating Expenses$2.68B
Operating Income$532.72M
Net Income$327.44M
EPS (Basic)$0.21
EPS (Diluted)$0.21
Shares Outstanding (Basic)1.55B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.56B

Key Highlights

  • 1Continued strong growth with 185 new restaurant openings in 2013, bringing the total to 1,595, and plans for 180-195 new openings in 2014.
  • 2Revenue increased by 17.7% to $3.21 billion in 2013, driven by new restaurant development and a 5.6% increase in comparable restaurant sales.
  • 3Net income rose to $327.4 million in 2013, an increase from $278.0 million in 2012.
  • 4The company maintained a focus on "Food With Integrity," emphasizing high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients, despite facing some supply chain challenges for 'Responsibly Raised' meats.
  • 5Labor costs as a percentage of revenue decreased due to the benefit of higher average restaurant sales.
  • 6Chipotle continued its share repurchase program, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • 7Expansion beyond the core Chipotle brand included six ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen restaurants and an investment in one Pizzeria Locale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue growth in 2013 was primarily driven by the opening of new restaurants (185 new locations) and an increase in comparable restaurant sales (5.6%). The increase in comparable sales was mainly attributed to higher customer visits.

Chipotle planned to open between 180 and 195 new restaurants in 2014, including a small number of its newer concepts like ShopHouse and Pizzeria Locale. This indicates a continued aggressive growth strategy focused on expanding the core Chipotle brand.

Key risks include challenges in securing adequate supply of 'Responsibly Raised' meats, potential increases in food and labor costs due to inflation and regulations, risks associated with international expansion, competition, and maintaining company culture during rapid growth. The company also noted ongoing investigations related to employee work authorization compliance.

Chipotle is committed to serving meats raised according to its 'Responsibly Raised' standards. However, due to supply constraints, some restaurants temporarily served conventionally raised beef and chicken, which the company disclosed via in-restaurant signage. They continue to work with suppliers to increase the availability of their preferred ingredients.