Item 8.01. Other Events. On July 7, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed an independent director, Albert Baldocchi, to serve on the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board to replace Scott Maw in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10A-3 and the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) Rule 303A.06 requirements. The Board has determined that Mr. Baldocchi meets the heightened independence requirements for service on the Audit and Risk Committee as required by such rules. The Company notified the NYSE of the change in the Audit and Risk Committee’s composition on July 7, 2026. No other changes were made to the Board’s composition, committee composition or leadership. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. 7/8/2026 By: /s/ Ilene Eskenazi Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer