CHIPOTLE TEAMS UP WITH ELITE COLLEGE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS TO FUEL STUDENT ATHLETES WITH REAL FOOD
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced a significant expansion of its college athlete support program for the 2025-26 school year. The initiative will provide nearly 2,000 student athletes at The Ohio State University, University of Florida, and University of Georgia with customized cards offering one free entr茅e per week for 15 weeks during their respective athletic seasons.
The program's expansion follows high engagement metrics, with 98% of Ohio State, 94% of Florida, and 80% of Georgia student athletes regularly consuming Chipotle. Additionally, the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation is providing educational support through a full-ride scholarship at Ohio State's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and over $100,000 in undergraduate research awards at the University of Florida.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) ha annunciato una notevole estensione del suo programma di supporto agli atleti universitari per l'anno accademico 2025-26. L'iniziativa fornir脿 a quasi 2.000 studenti-atleti della The Ohio State University, dell'University of Florida e dell'University of Georgia tessere personalizzate che garantiscono un entr茅e gratis a settimana per 15 settimane durante le rispettive stagioni sportive.
L'espansione del programma arriva dopo elevati tassi di partecipazione, con il 98% degli atleti di Ohio State, il 94% di quelli della Florida e l'80% di quelli della Georgia che consumano regolarmente Chipotle. Inoltre, la Chipotle Cultivate Foundation offre supporto educativo con una borsa di studio completa presso il College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences di Ohio State e oltre 100.000$ in premi per la ricerca undergraduate all'University of Florida.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) a annonc茅 une importante extension de son programme de soutien aux athl猫tes universitaires pour l'ann茅e scolaire 2025-26. L'initiative offrira 脿 pr猫s de 2 000 茅tudiants-athl猫tes de The Ohio State University, de l'University of Florida et de l'University of Georgia des cartes personnalis茅es donnant droit 脿 une entr茅e gratuite par semaine pendant 15 semaines au cours de leurs saisons sportives respectives.
Cette expansion fait suite 脿 des taux d'engagement 茅lev茅s, avec 98 % des athl猫tes d'Ohio State, 94 % de ceux de Florida et 80 % de ceux de Georgia consommant Chipotle r茅guli猫rement. De plus, la Chipotle Cultivate Foundation apporte un soutien 茅ducatif via une bourse compl猫te au College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences d'Ohio State et plus de 100 000$ en prix de recherche de premier cycle 脿 l'University of Florida.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) hat eine bedeutende Ausweitung seines Unterst眉tzungsprogramms f眉r College-Athleten f眉r das Studienjahr 2025鈥�26 angek眉ndigt. Die Initiative stellt fast 2.000 Studentensportlern an der The Ohio State University, der University of Florida und der University of Georgia personalisierte Karten zur Verf眉gung, die eine kostenlose Hauptspeise pro Woche f眉r 15 Wochen w盲hrend ihrer jeweiligen Seasons bieten.
Die Programmausweitung erfolgt nach starken Nutzungswerten: 98% der Athleten an Ohio State, 94% an Florida und 80% an Georgia konsumieren Chipotle regelm盲脽ig. Zudem unterst眉tzt die Chipotle Cultivate Foundation die Ausbildung mit einem Vollstipendium am College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences der Ohio State und mit 眉ber 100.000$ an Undergraduate-Forschungszusch眉ssen an der University of Florida.
- Partnership reaches nearly 2,000 student athletes across three major universities
- High brand engagement with 94-98% of student athletes at partner universities already consuming Chipotle regularly
- Strategic expansion of NIL program to include all scholarship and walk-on athletes
- Investment in agricultural education through scholarship programs and research funding
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Chipotle expands college athlete partnerships to build brand loyalty among influential Gen-Z consumers and leverage the growing NIL landscape.
Chipotle is strategically expanding its college athletics marketing program from a single university to three major athletic powerhouses - Ohio State, Florida, and Georgia. This calculated move will provide nearly 2,000 student athletes with a free weekly entr茅e during their respective seasons, effectively democratizing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) benefits across all athletes at these institutions, not just star players.
The expansion reveals three critical insights about Chipotle's marketing strategy:
- The company is doubling down on college athletics as a key demographic after seeing strong results from the initial Ohio State program
- Data shows exceptional brand penetration among these athletes already (98% of Ohio State athletes eat Chipotle monthly)
- Chipotle is positioning its food as performance fuel for athletes, reinforcing its "real food" brand positioning
This approach is particularly shrewd as it transforms thousands of campus influencers into brand ambassadors while creating authentic content featuring high-profile athletes. The accompanying ad campaigns featuring national champions further associate Chipotle with athletic excellence.
Beyond immediate marketing benefits, Chipotle is building long-term brand loyalty with Gen-Z consumers while simultaneously supporting agricultural education through substantial scholarships at these universities - creating a comprehensive ecosystem around their "real food" messaging. This holistic approach to college marketing represents a sophisticated evolution of Chipotle's brand strategy targeting a demographic that will drive growth for decades.
- For the 2025-26 school year, all student athletes at The Ohio State University, University of
Florida and University ofGeorgia will receive a customized card granting them free听Chipotle for the duration of their respective athletic seasons - Chipotle's program will allow nearly 2,000 student athletes to benefit from NIL
- Chipotle launched two new ads that tap into the passion of college football: one featuring The Ohio State University football players Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles and Carnell Tate and the second starring University of
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway and former basketball guard Walter Clayton Jr.
Photo assets for all three schools can be found here: .
Buckeyes,听Gators and Bulldogs' Passion for AG真人官方 Food
The Ohio State University, University of
98% of student athletes at The Ohio State University eat听Chipotle at least once a month*94% of University ofFlorida student athletes consider听Chipotle to be one of their top three favorite restaurants*- Nearly
80% of University ofGeorgia student athletes consider听Chipotle to be an important part of their training regimen*
"Our restaurants near each of these universities are frequently filled with student athletes looking for a quick and nutritious meal that can help them thrive in the classroom and on the field," said Chris Brandt, President, Chief Brand Officer at Chipotle. "By expanding our college card program to three universities this academic year, we're democratizing NIL for nearly 2,000 student athletes and increasing their access to real food when they need it the most."
"We're excited to continue growing this collaboration with a brand that shares our commitment to empowering student athletes to be their authentic and best selves," said Logan Hittle, The Ohio State University's Associate Athletic Director, NIL & Strategic Initiatives.
"Partnering with Chipotle is thrilling for us, and we appreciate the brand's commitment to include every student athlete," said Darren McPhail, General Manager of Florida Gators Sports Properties. "We're passionate about doing everything we can to set our athletes up for success, and we believe this collaboration with Chipotle helps us do just that."
"Chipotle's emphasis on real ingredients resonates deeply with our entire athletic program," said Alan Thomas, Senior Associate Athletic Director, University of
Confetti: The Buckeyes Are Locking in on What's Next
The Ohio State University football team reached the pinnacle of the sport last season. Now, they are locking in as they attempt to do it again. In Chipotle's new ad, safety Caleb Downs, linebacker Sonny Styles and wide receiver Carnell Tate highlight how they are pushing themselves to the next level in pursuit of a repeat national title.
The ad can be seen in its entirety here: .
Next in Line: The Legacy Continues at the University of
Chipotle also launched an ad featuring University of
The ad can be seen in its entirety here: .
Chipotle worked closely to develop these school and athlete partnerships with Ohio State Sports Properties, Florida Gators Sports Properties and Georgia Bulldogs Sports Marketing, the athletics multimedia rights holders of their respective athletics departments and locally based teams of Learfield, the media and technology company powering college athletics.
Cultivating AG真人官方 Opportunities to Support AG真人官方 Food
To further support students and continue the company's advocacy for the future of farming and sustainably sourced ingredients, the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation has established a four-year scholarship for an in-state student attending The Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. The scholarship will cover the full cost of attendance for a student pursuing a degree in agricultural-related studies. Students must be in good academic standing to be eligible for the scholarship.
The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation is also providing over
*Based on survey data from over 1,100 student athletes across The Ohio State University, University of
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