Steve Ells
Steve Ells is the founder of Chipotle Mexican Grill, a fast-casual restaurant chain that has become synonymous with burritos and tacos made from high-quality ingredients. He started the company in 1993, originally as a way to fund his culinary school education, but it quickly grew into a major player in the food industry. Under his leadership, Chipotle has expanded to thousands of locations across the United States and internationally, while also promoting sustainable farming practices and responsible sourcing. Ells was recently in the news as a new entrant on the Forbes list of billionaires in 2025.
Born on Sep 15, 1965 (59 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,587 | $76,000 | 63$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 5,284 | $40,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 2 | 15,987,789 | 8,871 | $116,000 | 81$ |
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Bolivia:
Steve Ells is the founder of Chipotle and is listed among the newcomers.
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Panama:
Steve Ells is the founder of Chipotle and is listed in the 2025 Forbes list.
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