AT&T Serves up Spicy Networking Solutions for Chipotle Mexican Grill; High-Speed Data Network Links More Than 450 Restaurant Locations Nationwide

The contract provides Chipotle with a custom networking solutionthat integrates more than 450 restaurant locations across 20 states.Chipotle will use the AT&T comprehensive networking solution tofacilitate point-of-sale transactions, enhance customer service,reduce business costs and raise brand loyalty.

The AT&T networking solution provides Chipotle with reliableconnectivity, which speeds customer service at the checkout counter,facilitates fast, efficient communications between the stores andprovides superior network security to ensure that customer data isprotected.

"We selected AT&T because of its networking expertise, a proventrack record for reliability, network security and top-notch customerservice," said Bob Wilner, chief administrative officer, ChipotleMexican Grill Inc.

AT&T also provides Chipotle with local and long-distance voiceservices for its regional offices nationwide.

About the New AT&T

AT&T Inc. is one of the world's largest telecommunications holdingcompanies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globallyunder the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leadingworldwide providers of IP-based communications services to businessand as leading U.S. providers of high-speed DSL Internet, local andlong-distance voice, and directory publishing and advertisingservices. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in CingularWireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with morethan 52 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&TInc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.TheNewATT.com

About Chipotle

Chipotle Mexican Grill offers a simple menu of burritos, tacos,burrito bols and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients,prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctiveatmosphere. Through our vision of Food with Integrity, Chipotle isseeking better food not only from a variety of fresh ingredients, butingredients that are sustainably grown and naturally raised withrespect for the animals, the land, and the farmers who produce thefood. Chipotle opened its first store in 1993, operates more than 450stores today. For more information, visit www.chipotle.com.