Revenue Recognition (Changes In Liability Balance) (Details) - Chipotle Rewards [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Chipotle Rewards liability, beginning balance	$ 13,484	$ 3,466	$ 10,584	$ 0
Revenue deferred	25,226	13,984	40,443	19,727
Revenue recognized	(18,698)	(8,873)	(31,015)	(11,150)
Chipotle Rewards liability, ending balance	$ 20,012	$ 8,577	$ 20,012	$ 8,577