Chipotle is revamping its burrito for the Paris Olympics.
The fast-casual Mexican food chain will celebrate the Summer Olympics by wrapping its burritos in gold leaf for a limited time starting July 25. Chipotle is also using gold leaf at the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Beginning Monday, July 1, for a limited time, customers will also be able to order favorites from some of the U.S.'s top Olympians. For example, the Anthony Edwards Bowl, a favorite dish of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, a member of the U.S. Men's Basketball National Team, is made with half chicken, half steak, brown rice, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili corn salsa and lettuce.
In addition to Edwards, Chipotle has partnered with other Olympic athletes, including U.S. women's soccer star Sophia Smith, skateboarder Jagger Eaton, beach volleyball player Sarah Hughes and tennis player Taylor Fritz, who post behind-the-scenes training videos on Instagram called “Unwrapped.”
“Each of our Team Chipotle athletes has had their own unique journey,” Chipotle's chief brand officer, Chris Brandt, said in a statement to USA Today. “By highlighting their stories and how Chipotle has been a key part of their training regimens, we hope to inspire and inspire the next generation of great American athletes.”
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The gold-foil wrapped burritos will be available in-restaurant or by ordering online at participating Chipotle locations starting July 25 (the Olympic opening ceremony is July 26). Chipotle will also be serving the gold-foil wrapped burritos at six restaurants in Paris and one in Lyon.
Chipotle's Summer Olympics Special Menu
In addition to the Anthony Edwards Bowl, customers can find the following U.S. Olympian favorites on the Chipotle digital menu in the Chipotle app or Chipotle.com:
- Jaguar Eton Burrito: Chicken, white rice, black beans, tomatillo red pepper salsa, roasted chili corn salsa, cheese, guacamole, lettuce.
- Taylor Fritz Bowl: Double chicken, white rice, sour cream, cheese, guacamole.
- Sarah Hughes' Burrito: Double steak, white rice, black beans, cheese and lettuce.
- Sophia Smith's Burrito: Chicken, brown rice, light black beans, light pinto beans, fresh tomato salsa, tomatillo red chili salsa, roasted chili corn salsa, sour cream, cheese.
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