South Charlotte just landed another spot to grab a burrito on the way home from work. Chipotle opened a new Ballantyne restaurant on Wednesday, and a second Charlotte-area location in Concord, which is set to include a drive-thru pickup lane, is scheduled to open next Tuesday. Each store is expected to add roughly 30 jobs and bring Chipotle’s burritos, bowls and pickup options closer to suburban shoppers. For customers, that translates to more in-person, pickup and delivery capacity across the market.
Local openings on the books
Charlotte Business Journal reported that the Ballantyne shop opened Wednesday and that the Concord restaurant, which the report says will include a drive-thru pickup lane, will follow next Tuesday. The outlet also notes that each location will add about 30 jobs to the local economy.
Where to find them
Chipotle’s store locator lists the Ballantyne site near Ballantyne Commons Parkway and Johnston Road, while the Concord entry appears on Concord Parkway South. The Ballantyne page lists a reopen date of Wednesday, and the Concord listing is marked “Coming Soon.” See Chipotle for the Ballantyne store page and Chipotle for the Concord listing, including hours and pickup details.
Why it matters
The openings are part of a broader cluster of fast-casual growth around Charlotte this year. The Charlotte Observer reported in January that Chipotle had been filing permits and scouting more sites in the market. Ballantyne in particular has been a hotspot for new retail and restaurant development, and these locations add service capacity for commuters and nearby residents.
For now, Chipotle’s locator pages and the Business Journal piece are the best places to confirm exact hours and pickup options for each store. Expect the Ballantyne site to be open now and the Concord restaurant to begin serving customers next week.
