Chipolte By Fralston Sep 17, 1993 Chipolte opened at former dolly madison icecream shop Sep 17, 1995 added second and third chipolte location Sep 17, 1996 Steve Ells opens 5 more in denver Sep 17, 1999 Added outside investiors to chipolte Sep 17, 1999 Steve ells learns about how pork is raised and decides to go a different path Sep 17, 2000 Chipolte only served naturally raised pork Sep 17, 2002 Only get chicken from local farms that reach high standards Sep 17, 2004 Starts to use zero trans fat fryers Sep 17, 2006 Chipolte goes punlic on ney york stock exchange Sep 17, 2007 Only sell natural beef Sep 17, 2007 No more using cheese or sourcream with rBGH in it Sep 17, 2008 40% of beans are certified organic Sep 17, 2009 Steve ells testifies against congress the use of antibiotic ranching