As Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) prepares to release its third-quarter earnings Tuesday after the market close, investors and analysts are closely watching the company's performance amid recent, robust growth and a significant leadership transition.

Chipotle outperformed expectations in the second quarter when it posted impressive revenue and earnings growth, beating consensus estimates with $2.97 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of 34 cents per share.

This marked the fourth consecutive quarter where Chipotle exceeded both top and bottom-line estimates, underscoring the company's strong position in the fast-casual dining market.

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