Tasty Made

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Tasty Made was an American burger restaurant owned by Chipotle Mexican Grill. It opened its only location in Lancaster, Ohio on October 27, 2016, offering a simple menu of burgers, fries and milkshakes in a company-owned setup similar to Chipotle. A second Tasty Made location planned for Pickerington, Ohio, was later converted into a standard Chipotle.

Ohio-based chefs Nate Appleman and David Chrisman helped design the concept, and Chipotle founder Steve Ells said the menu would stay focused on a few items. In September 2017, Tasty Made announced a partnership with Richard Blais to refresh the concept. On December 4, 2017, the menu was revamped to include two new burgers, seasonal milkshakes and a fry bar.

The Lancaster restaurant closed on February 28, 2018, after about 16 months, with a spokesman saying the economics were not favorable. At closing, the restaurant employed around 30 people. Some critics had questioned the quality of the food. Tasty Made was a subsidiary of Chipotle and operated only in Ohio.