If you heard that Chipotle is closing and started to worry about where you would get your burrito with extra guac, don't worry, as the rumors aren't true.

"We anticipate opening between 315 to 345 new restaurants this year with at least 80% including a (digital drive-thru) Chipotlane," Wolford said.

Here's what you need to know about Chipotle and the rumor that the fast-casual Mexican food restaurant was closing.

Is Chipotle closing restaurants?

How did the rumor that Chipotle was closing stores get started?

The misinformation spread about the closure of the fast-casual eatery on social media Thursday and Friday appeared to have started after Spanish media outlet Unión Rayo published a report about the closure of Farmesa Fresh Eatery, a spinoff venture Chipotle invested in and tested for a few months in 2023.

The story's promotional image previously showed the Chipotle logo, Newsweek reported . Numerous users took to X to express frustration with the alleged closures.

"Chipotle is closing all restaurants & is declaring bankruptcy. The number of businesses declaring bankruptcy is very eerie," an X user posted Thursday morning.

X users were still posting reactions to the rumors days later, wondering how Chipotle could be filing for bankruptcy.

"how chipotle goin bankrupt when i get a bowl with extra chicken and guac everyday?????" another X user wrote .

Chipotle spokesperson Erin Wolford refuted the rumors on Saturday, sharing in a statement that the "false information stemmed from an inaccurate online article confusing Chipotle with a venture it tested in 2023."

Chipotle reached out to the international site to correct the story and has since received an apology for the "false article" written last week. Unión Rayo did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on Tuesday.

Chipotle in Arizona

There are 103 Chipotle stores in Arizona, with most located in metro Phoenix. To find the location nearest to you, visit locations.chipotle.com/az .