LOS ANGELES – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc posted higher quarterly profit Wednesday as new restaurant openings fueled higher sales at the fast-growing chain.

The Mexican-themed, fast-food chain known for serving naturally raised meat said second-quarter net income rose to $24.5 million, or 74 cents per share, from $20.0 million, or 60 cents per share, a year earlier.

(Reporting by Lisa Baertlein)