Steve Ells, Most Creative People

CEO and Founder, Chipotle

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In 1998, McDonalds invested in Steve Ells's 15 Chipotle restaurants. By 2016, he had more than 2,000 locations of the fast food Mexican chain, all the while maintaining a commitment to natural ingredients and sustainability. Ells is a classically trained chef, having studied under Jeremiah Tower at San Francisco's famed Stars restaurant.

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Steve Ells

CEO and Founder, Chipotle

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