NEW YORK, July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. ("Chipotle" or the "Company") (NYSE: CMG). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

The investigation concerns whether Chipotle and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

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On July 18, 2017, media outlets reported that Chipotle had closed a restaurant in Sterling, Virginia due to a suspected norovirus outbreak. According to Business Insider, citing information from iwaspoisoned.com, a website on which consumers document suspected incidents of foodborne illness, at least 13 customers fell ill after eating at the Chipotle restaurant in question between July 14 and July 15.

On this news, Chipotle's share price fell $17.02, or 4.34%, to close at $374.98 on July 18, 2017.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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