{"id":2321,"date":"2016-03-14T11:11:01","date_gmt":"2016-03-14T16:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2321"},"modified":"2016-03-14T11:11:01","modified_gmt":"2016-03-14T16:11:01","slug":"exchange-bringing-chipotle-mexican-grill-to-two-installations-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2321","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Bringing Chipotle Mexican Grill to Two Installations This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is bringing yet another new dining experience to two Exchanges this summer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Chipotle Mexican Grill offers tacos, burritos, salads and burrito bowls using only fresh, high-quality raw ingredients. The first Exchange location will be at Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss, the world\u2019s first open-air shopping center on a military installation. Shortly afterward, a location will open in a 2,400-square-foot space at Fort Hood\u2019s Clear Creek Exchange Mall.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The fast-casual restaurant joins others such as Smash Burger, Sarku and Muscle Maker Grill as examples of branded dining options available at select Exchanges across the globe.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe want Soldiers, Airmen and their families to have similar dining options on-post as they would anywhere else,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe addition of Chipotle brings us even closer to realizing our vision of Freedom Crossing and the Clear Creek Mall as top-tier shopping, dining and entertainment hubs that can compete with the best of what the outside has to offer.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A targeted opening date of Aug. 4 has been set for the Freedom Crossing Chipotle, with the Clear Creek Mall location set to follow shortly afterward.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at <\/span>http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/span><\/a> or follow us on Twitter at <\/span>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or <\/span>hammettc@aafes.com<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t

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