Chipotle Mexican Grill is continuing to grow its presence in New Jersey with back-to-back openings.

The popular fast casual launched Feb. 27 in Mount Olive at 50 International Drive S., and expects to begin welcoming customers Feb. 28 in Avenel (1560 St. Georges Ave.).

Founded in 1993, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based concept is known for its customizable burritos, tacos, salads and bowls. Chipotle’s nationwide footprint of 3,500 restaurants includes 106 New Jersey locations. 

Mount Olive and Avenel are also among the latest Chipotles in New Jersey with the brand’s signature “Chipotlane.” The drive-thru service lets customers retrieve digital orders from their cars.

After debuting the option at some restaurants across the U.S. in 2018, Chipotle has added it to more than 1,000 stores. According to the chain, new restaurant openings that feature the digital order pick-up lane have demonstrated higher volumes and greater returns than a traditional Chipotle restaurant format.

Of the 315 to 345 restaurants Chipotle expects to open nationwide in 2025, more than 80% will include drive-thrus, company executives have said.

Since 2020, the brand has steadily rolled out its Chipotlanes across the Garden State. Locally, more than two dozen Chipotles feature the offering, including Delran, Absecon, Barrington, Bridgeton, Burlington, Cape May Court House, East Windsor, Edison, Forked River, Manahawkin, Mount Laurel, North Brunswick, Paramus, Phillipsburg, Shrewsbury, Toms River, Vineland and Watchung.

Chipotle in Mount Olive and Avenel will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hiring efforts are also underway at the stores, according to Chipotle.

Benefits include a crew bonus with the opportunity to earn an extra month’s worth of pay each year, a debt-free college program, English as a second language program and access to mental health care resources for employees and their families.