Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Chipotle has been one of the fastest-growing forces in the quick-serve restaurant scene over the past few years. Arguably, the past year of inflationary pressures has already pushed consumers to choose higher-value fast-food firms over their more formal dine-in restaurant counterparts. Even if a coming recession proves mild, the top fast-food firms seem likely to continue marching higher, even as consumer sentiment sinks to its lowest point in years.