This Fast Food Stock Could Generate Spicy Returns

There's something I find unique about eating food from Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG); its food seems to strike a balance between blend, taste, freshness, and convenience that's made it popular. Please don't take my word for it -- Chipotle's returned 3,100% since its IPO in 2006.

Chipotle's business might not knock your socks off with growth, and there's nothing about guacamole and grilled meat that someone else can't copy. However, it's a financial juggernaut that pumps out cash and still has a solid runway for expansion. Here's why Chipotle stock is one of the best restaurant companies you can put in your portfolio.

The restaurant business can be challenging. It relies heavily on manual labor, and you have little to no control over the costs of raw ingredients while your customers are constantly eye-balling your prices. That's why a company like Chipotle, with systems and supply chains, can have an advantage over the small business competition in a market.

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