Case Study

How Chipotle drove 550 in-store purchases in 4 weeks with targeted flyer distribution

Chipotle, the iconic Mexican fast-casual brand active in France since 2012, partnered with Oppizi to boost local restaurant traffic and brand visibility in key neighborhoods across Paris and Lyon. As part of its wider growth strategy, Chipotle was looking for a scalable offline marketing solution to complement its digital efforts—and drive tangible, in-store conversions.

How Chipotle drove 550 in-store purchases in 4 weeks with targeted flyer distribution hero

29,000

Flyers distributed

550+

In-store purchases

4

Restaurant locations

CompanyChipotle
IndustryRestaurant
Campaign Type
Hand to handDoor to Door
Duration4 weeks
The Challenge

Standing out in crowded new neighborhoods

Chipotle, the globally recognized fast-casual brand, was expanding in France with new locations in Paris and Lyon. To make an impact in crowded urban neighborhoods, they needed a smarter way to stand out and drive in-store traffic beyond just running more digital ads.

Chipotle wanted an offline solution that worked like digital—precise, measurable, and scalable—while delivering real-world results where it counts.

Campaign objectiveNew-Market Footfall
  1. 01Drive foot traffic to four restaurant locations, including recent openings
  2. 02Build brand awareness in highly competitive areas
  3. 03Reach key local audiences like students and families
  4. 04Move beyond traditional offline tactics that lacked targeting and trackability
  5. Target geographyParis & Lyon, France
The Solution

Hand to hand (H2H)

Strategy

10,000 flyers distributed by trained brand ambassadors near restaurant zones.

Why it was chosen

This approach captured attention in the moment and encouraged immediate in-store visits.

Campaign Results

In just four weeks, the campaign delivered measurable impact, proving that offline marketing, when done right, can drive real-world results at scale.

29,000

Flyers distributed

550+

In-store purchases

4

Restaurant locations

550+ new in-store purchases across four locations

Increased brand visibility in key neighborhoods with high foot traffic

Validated offline as a scalable, ROI-positive acquisition channel alongside digital

Methodology

Why it worked

Precision targeting

Distribution zones were selected using proximity and demographic data to reach the most relevant audiences.

Live tracking

Chipotle had real-time visibility into flyer redemptions and campaign performance via Oppizi’s platform.

Clear offer, low friction

A simple “Buy One, Get One Free” incentive made it easy for customers to engage and easy for Chipotle to measure results.

Key Takeaway

Offline that performs like digital

By distributing 29,000 trackable flyers across four locations in just four weeks, Chipotle turned offline marketing into a precise, measurable acquisition channel — with 550+ in-store purchases attributed directly to the campaign.

Done right, offline marketing performs like digital — precise, measurable, and scalable.

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