Alsea
Coverage of Alsea in the Nexus archive.
- Alsea Profit Plunge Exposes Weak Mexican Consumer
Alsea, Latin America's largest restaurant operator, reported a 53% profit drop, revealing a sharp decline in Mexican household spending and leading to a downgraded 2026 outlook.
- MND Tutor | Chipotle
Chipotle, a U.S.-based fast-casual chain, opened its first location in Mexico in San Pedro Garza García, Monterrey. The expansion is managed by Alsea, a Mexican company that also operates Starbucks, Domino’s, and Burger King in Latin America. Mexican consumers have expressed concerns about the 'Americanized' version of Mexican food being introduced in the country.
- U.S. fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill opens first restaurant in Mexico with dishes from $8.50
Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its first restaurant in Mexico, operated through partner Alsea, in the wealthy Monterrey suburb of San Pedro Garza García. The location in Plaza Fiesta San Agustín targets a premium demographic with menu prices starting at $8.50.
- Chipotle is bringing its Mexican-inspired food to Mexico for the first time
Chipotle is launching in the Monterrey area of Mexico through a partnership with Alsea, with plans to expand to Mexico City by 2027. This marks the first time the fast-casual chain will operate in Mexico.