$CMG · Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. reported in a Form 8-K dated September 14, 2026, that its Board of Directors increased the size of the Board to 11 directors and elected Sabir Sami as a director effective immediately. The Board determined that Mr. Sami qualifies as an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards. He was not appointed to any Board committees.

The filing provides background on Mr. Sami, age 59, who spent 16 years at Yum! Brands, Inc. in senior leadership roles. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the KFC Division from January 2022 to February 2025, and previously held a dual role as KFC Division Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of KFC Asia. Chipotle stated there are no arrangements or understandings behind his election, no family relationships with other Chipotle directors or executive officers, and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.

Mr. Sami will receive the same compensation as other non-employee directors, prorated from his appointment until the next annual shareholder meeting. The company attached a press release announcing the election as an exhibit to the report.