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title: "Chili's® Takes Aim at Fast Food by Introducing the Big Smasher Burger as Part of Its 3 for Me Menu"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/72082f60-834b-4ac0-af95-1d97e54dd84e
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240429_chili39s_takes_aim_at_fast_food_by_introducing_the_big_smasher_burger_as_pa.html
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
published: 2024-04-29T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:30:22.383Z
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# Chili's® Takes Aim at Fast Food by Introducing the Big Smasher Burger as Part of Its 3 for Me Menu

**TL;DR:** Chili's Grill & Bar introduces the Big Smasher Burger as part of its 3 for Me menu, targeting fast food fans frustrated with rising combo meal costs. The Big Smasher features twice the beef of a Big Mac and is available for $10.99 with fries and bottomless drinks.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-04-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240429_chili39s_takes_aim_at_fast_food_by_introducing_the_big_smasher_burger_as_pa.html).*

## Story

Chili's Big Smasher, the brand's first burger innovation in three years, has twice the beef of a Big Mac®* and flavors fast food lovers will recognize. Made with diced red onions, lettuce, pickles, Thousand Island dressing, American cheese, and, of course, a Chili's staple, a nearly half-pound, hand-smashed burger patty, the Big Smasher is a standout offering burger lovers deserve.

Chili's 3 For Me menu has provided value since its introduction. Guests can enjoy a bottomless non-alcoholic beverage, bottomless chips and salsa, plus the Big Smasher with fries for just $10.99, a starting price that hasn't changed since Chili's 3 for Me hit menus in 2022. Adults can also add a Chili's classic margarita for just $3.99, a deal that certainly won't be found in any drive thru.

"We know diners are experiencing sticker shock from the rising cost of fast food, with little change to the actual quantity or quality of fast food combo meals," said George Felix, Chili's Chief Marketing Officer. "We believe that Chili's 3 For Me offers better value than you'll find in any drive-thru and, with the all-new Big Smasher burger, we just made the 3 for Me even better. We believe our guests can enjoy better quality, better pricing and a better experience every time."

Chili's is also challenging fans on X to share why Chili's is better than fast food. People who share their review by quote retweeting and using #Chilis3ForMeRescue could win a gift card to cover a $10.99 3 For Me meal during their next visit to Chili's.**

Chili's new Big Smasher burger and Crispy Chicken sandwich are available as part of Chili's 3 For Me menu in participating restaurants nationwide beginning April 29.

**Big Mac® is a registered trademark of McDonald's Corporation. The comparison is made based on the Big Mac's pre-cooked patty weight of 3.2 oz (collectively).*

***Giveaway Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older, except residents of Rhode Island. Begins 11:00 AM ET on 4/29/24; ends 11:59:59 PM ET on 5/2/24. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Sponsor: Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P., 3000 Olympus Blvd., Dallas, TX 75019.*

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- McDonald's (company)
- Brinker International (company)
- value menu (topic)
- George Felix (person)
- Chili's Grill & Bar (company)
- fast food competition (topic)
- burger innovation (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240429_chili39s_takes_aim_at_fast_food_by_introducing_the_big_smasher_burger_as_pa.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/72082f60-834b-4ac0-af95-1d97e54dd84e).