{
  "id": 17506260,
  "title": "American burrito chain Chipotle will open at Jewel Changi Airport in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/american-burrito-chain-chipotle-will-open-at-jewel-changi-airport-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T00:56:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/american-burrito-chain-chipotle-will-open-jewel-changi-airport-in-2027-6509291"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chipotle, a beloved American fast-casual chain renowned for its customizable burritos, bowls, tacos, and more, is set to make its debut in Singapore next year. The restaurant will be opening at the Jewel Changi Airport, specifically on Level 2, at #02-200 within the mall. Patrons will have the freedom to select from Chipotle's wide array of menu items, including burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads, tailored to their personal preferences.\n\nChipotle's operations in Singapore and South Korea will be overseen by S&C Restaurants Holdings, a joint venture between the American chain and Big Bite Company, an affiliate of Sangmidang Holdings. Notably, Sangmidang Holdings also owns Shake Shack and Paris Baguette in Singapore. The brand's first restaurant in Asia was inaugurated in Seoul, South Korea, on September 2, followed by a second location at Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam's Sweet Park on October 28.\n\nHee Soo Hur, President and Chief Vision Officer (CVO) of Sangmidang Holdings, expressed enthusiasm about the market in Singapore, noting that the city-state's robust food culture and appreciation for high-quality ingredients make it an enticing prospect for Chipotle. She emphasized Chipotle's dedication to using fresh ingredients prepared daily and the chain's signature feature of allowing each guest to customize their meal according to their liking. Hur stated that she looks forward to bringing this unique Chipotle experience to Singapore and introducing more guests to the brand.\n\nFounded in 1993 in Denver, Colorado, Chipotle now boasts over 4,200 restaurants across the United States and a presence in multiple countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Mexico. The company's arrival in Singapore follows the opening of other international food and beverage brands in the city-state, such as American fast-food giant Chick-fil-A and Korean burger chain Lotteria.",
  "summary": "The popular American fast-casual chain will bring its customisable burritos, bowls, tacos and more to Singapore.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chipotle to open at Jewel Changi Airport in 2027",
    "Operated by S&C Restaurants Holdings joint venture",
    "First Asian restaurant opened in Seoul, South Korea"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Chipotle’s expansion into Singapore via a strategic joint venture signals the brand's broader push to capture the Asian market through established regional operators with proven fast-casual expertise.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}