Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its ninth location in Brevard County on Tuesday, April 14, at 4521 Andromeda Road in Melbourne. The new restaurant will include a drive-thru pickup lane and operate daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. The expansion brings the total number of Chipotle locations in the Space Coast area to nine. The restaurant is located in the eastern part of Melbourne, near the intersection of Andromeda Road and other major thoroughfares. Chipotle's menu includes customizable options like burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, and salads. Customers choose from bases such as cilantro-lime rice or lettuce, then add proteins like grilled chicken, steak, barbacoa, carnitas, or vegan sofritas, along with beans, vegetables, salsas, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. The new location joins eight existing Chipotle restaurants in Brevard County, including spots in Melbourne, Viera, West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Merritt Island, Titusville, and Indian Harbour Beach. The drive-thru lane is designed to streamline service for busy customers, a feature that has become common in newer Chipotle locations across the state. Chipotle's growth in the county reflects increasing demand for quick-service dining options. The company has not commented publicly on the decision to expand to the ninth location, but local officials noted the restaurant's popularity in other parts of the county. The new restaurant is expected to create several full-time and part-time jobs, though specific numbers have not been released. The location is part of a broader trend of national chains expanding into Brevard County, driven by population growth and increased consumer spending in the area.