Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill runs a large chain of fast-casual restaurants across the United States and a handful of international markets, built around a limited menu of burritos, bowls and tacos with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. Digital ordering, drive-through pickup lanes and steady unit expansion have made it one of the most consistent growth stories in American restaurants. Chipotle pays no dividend and channels its cash flow into new locations, technology and share buybacks. That places it firmly in the growth camp rather than the income category, and its middling score reflects the absence of any payout rather than weakness in the underlying business. Investors here look to expansion and rising per-store sales, not distributions.