Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) seemingly had no issue navigating the coronavirus pandemic, as it leaned on its digital capabilities to find ways to serve hungry customers, boosting sales and profit along the way. Lots of reasons to be optimistic As many businesses struggled with tough year-over-year comparisons and macroeconomic headwinds like high inflation and interest rates, Chipotle's growth remains superb. As more customers use digital ordering channels, Chipotle will be able to drive higher sales volume per store, leveraging its fixed costs and bolstering profitability.