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Ground-Up Restaurant Construction in Minnesota: Strack Opens Two New Chipotle Locations

Posted on by Jacki Mager

As a trusted leader in ground-up restaurant construction in Minnesota, Strack Construction is proud to celebrate the opening of two brand-new Chipotle locations in Winona and Lexington, Minnesota. Both restaurants officially opened this week and represent another milestone in Chipotle’s continued growth across the state.

These projects highlight Strack Construction’s experience delivering efficient, high-quality restaurant builds that support nationally recognized brands and growing communities.

Built from the Ground Up

Ground-up restaurant projects require detailed coordination from the earliest phases of development through final completion. Site preparation, utilities, scheduling, and trade coordination all play important roles in keeping projects moving efficiently.

For both the Winona and Lexington locations, Strack Construction worked closely with project partners to maintain momentum and deliver spaces ready for opening day.

Additionally, each site was designed to support long-term operational efficiency while maintaining Chipotle’s recognizable brand standards.

Featuring the Popular Chipotlane Experience

Both new restaurants include Chipotle’s increasingly popular Chipotlane feature. This digital-order pickup lane allows customers to place orders online and quickly retrieve meals without leaving their vehicles.

As customer demand for convenience continues growing, restaurants are evolving to support faster and more streamlined service models. Because of this, construction planning must account for traffic flow, accessibility, and operational efficiency from the start.

The Chipotlane design creates a smoother customer experience while supporting higher order volume and improved functionality for restaurant staff.

Supporting Growth Across Minnesota

Chipotle continues expanding throughout Minnesota, bringing new dining options to communities across the region. Projects like these contribute to local economic growth while adding modern restaurant spaces designed for today’s consumers.

Strack Construction takes pride in helping national brands successfully enter and grow within local markets. From site development to final finishes, the team focuses on delivering reliable construction solutions that align with each client’s goals.

Because restaurant schedules often move quickly, strong communication and organization remain essential throughout every phase of construction.

Building Long-Term Brand Partnerships

At Strack Construction, successful projects are built on strong relationships and consistent execution. Repeat partnerships with growing brands demonstrate the trust clients place in the team’s ability to deliver dependable results.

As an experienced provider of ground-up restaurant construction in Minnesota, Strack Construction prioritizes:

  • Reliable scheduling
  • Clear communication
  • Efficient project coordination
  • Consistent quality across locations

These principles help support continued franchise growth while ensuring projects stay on track.

Celebrating Another Successful Opening

The opening of these two Chipotle locations marks another exciting achievement for everyone involved. Strack Construction congratulates the project teams, ownership groups, and trade partners who helped bring these restaurants to life.

We’re proud to continue supporting projects that strengthen communities, create jobs, and deliver high-quality dining experiences throughout Minnesota.

Project Update: Chipotle Builds are in Full Swing!

Posted on by Jacki Mager

A couple of months ago, we shared news about our two ongoing Chipotle projects, and today we’re excited to share a progress update!

📍 Lexington, MN
Construction at the Lexington site is in full swing. The underground water retention system is in place, building long-term functionality into the site. On the inside, the framing, utilities, and initial finishes are advancing rapidly, aiming for a November completion. Once wrapped, this Chipotle with the highly popular Chipotlane drive-through experience will be ready to serve the community at the Northway Shopping Center.

📍 Winona, MN
At the Winona Chipotle, sitework is nearing completion, paving the way for polished, accessible outdoor spaces. Our teams are progressing steadily with the interior build-out, targeting an October completion to bring another modern Chipotle with Chipotlane to the Winona area.

We’re proud to continue partnering with Chipotle on these high-traffic, community-serving builds, bringing both locations to life on schedule and on budget.

Learn more about our work at: 🔗 www.strackco.com/projects/

 Double the Progress, Double the Burritos!

Posted on by Jacki Mager

Strack Construction is proud to be building two new Chipotle Mexican Grill locations in Winona and Lexington, Minnesota, both featuring the highly popular Chipotlane drive-thru experience.

📍 Winona, MN
We kicked off construction in late May after removing two existing residential structures to make way for this new addition. Our crews have been moving quickly — the building is already fully framed and ready for roofing. Progress is moving right on schedule, and we’re excited to see this one take shape.

📍 Lexington, MN
At the Northway Shopping Center, a brand-new outlot development is underway and will soon be home to another Chipotle Mexican Grill with Chipotlane. Despite a wet and challenging summer, our crews are staying focused and working ahead of schedule with a targeted completion before Thanksgiving.

Shout-out to our field teams, partners, and everyone involved in making these high-traffic retail builds a success. Stay tuned to see these two locations come to life!