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  "id": 4802217,
  "title": "Chipotle lands in Seoul, begins Asian expansion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/chipotle-lands-in-seoul-begins-asian-expansion-4802217",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T06:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260901/chipotle-lands-in-seoul-begins-asian-expansion"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open its first Asian restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, marking the U.S. fast-casual chain's first expansion into the region since its founding in 1993. The new location, situated near Gangnam Station, will offer 96 seats, an open kitchen, and a counter for customers to customize their meals, including bowls, burritos, tacos, and salads. A team of culinary experts from Chipotle's headquarters assisted in training local workers for the restaurant's opening. Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright highlighted Korea's growing interest in quality ingredients and its position as a market that generates global trends as reasons for the company's decision to begin its Asian expansion in the country.",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Chipotle lands in Seoul, begins Asian expansion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/chipotle-lands-in-seoul-begins-asian-expansion",
        "published": "2026-09-01T05:57:02.000Z"
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  "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."
}