Brandon Blosser

About Brandon Blosser

Results-oriented leader with proven success in international growth and domestic operations at Chipotle Mexican Grill. As Director of International Partnerships & New Ventures, I drive partner onboarding, brand standards execution across franchise and joint venture models, and market scaling—most recently growing Middle East operations to 14+ units via Alshaya, leading Alsea’s Mexico launch, and supporting Asia market entry while also supporting key emerging domestic concepts. Previously, as Senior Manager of Process Innovation in Ops Services, I optimized efficiencies across restaurant operations. USAF veteran with a UCI Merage MBA; co-founder of the Merage Veterans Association and active Service to School MBA Ambassador.Passionate about sustainable global expansion, team leadership, and veteran transitions.

Experience

1. Director, International Partnerships & New Ventures

   Chipotle Mexican Grill

   May 2023 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US

   Strategic Market Entry: Architected the operational framework for Chipotle’s expansion into the Middle East (14+ units via Alshaya Group), Mexico (Alsea), and emerging Asia markets. Focused on long-term unit economics and brand integrity rather than rapid, unchecked growth.Deal Structure & Governance: I manage complex licensing and JV relationships, ensuring commercial terms align with supply chain realities and margin targets.Operational Infrastructure: Built the \"translation layer\" between US Corporate Headquarters and international partners, establishing the supply chain, training, and QA standards required to protect brand equity in foreign markets.Executive Sponsor and Founder, Chipotle Veterans and Allies Network (CVAN) ERGRecipient of the 2025 Chipotle CEO Award

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  A.A.S Electronic Systems Technology

• University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management

  2016 — 2018

• UC Irvine

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Rescue
• Social Media
• Outlook
• First Responder
• Tactical Data Links
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Defence Sector
• Ibm Spss
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Python
• Strategy
• First Aid
• Military Operations
• Emergency Services
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Public Safety
• Information Assurance
• Afghanistan
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Customer Service
• Operational Planning
• Veterans
• Team Management
• Microsoft Office
• Security
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
• Troubleshooting
• Minitab
• Dod
• National Security
• Google Adwords
• Strategic Planning
• Cpr Certified
• Military Experience
• Data Analysis
• Microstrategy