Chili's

Chili's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 199 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chili's sales have grown 52% over three years, driven by strong marketing and menu innovation, with traffic growth accounting for 28% of the increase [[2026-10-29 Chili’s sales are up 52% over 3 years. Here’s how it’s serving diners. (25944d)]]. * Brinker International's Chili's brand reported a 10.1% jump in same-store sales for its first earnings period of fiscal 2027, marking 22 consecutive quarters of growth [[2026-10-28 Brinker’s 2027 off to a strong start as Chili’s compounds same-store sales growt (4d3030)]]. * Chili's is investing in labor and equipment to manage the surge in visitors [[2026-10-29 Chili’s sales are up 52% over 3 years. Here’s how it’s serving diners. (25944d)]]. * Brinker International plans to open 20-30 new Chili's locations annually through 2029, following a five-year sales turnaround [[2026-09-22 Chili's Plans 30 New Locations a Year Through 2029 (54f298)]]. * Chili's has achieved a 71% five-year increase in same-store sales and is now targeting 2% to 3% new unit growth per year [[2026-09-18 Why Chili’s is ready to open new stores (27983f)]]. * The company has identified significant whitespace for development, particularly in underpenetrated markets and areas with growing populations [[2026-09-18 Why Chili’s is ready to open new stores (27983f)]]. * Chili's has announced a $150 million commitment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, building on a 24-year partnership that has raised over $130 million [[2026-09-08 Chili's® Announces Historic $150 Million Commitment to St. Jude Children's Resea (12a428)]]. * Chili's is using its 'Better Than Fast Food' strategy to target major fast-food categories, with Mexican QSR potentially the next frontier [[2026-09-17 Chili’s is taking on the fast-food giants, and Taco Bell could be next (bd4f51)]]. * Chili's has introduced the new Chicken Parm Big Crispy sandwich, combining the Big Crispy chicken sandwich and Fried Mozzarella [[2026-10-13 Chili's® Builds on its Big Crispy® Chicken Sandwich Momentum with the New Chicke (9aafa8)]]. * Chili's is launching a new merchandise line called the Suburban Collection, which celebrates suburban style with relaxed and comfort-first fits [[2026-09-29 Chili’s® Turns Decades of Defining Suburb Culture Into Style With the “Suburban (8b9b61)]]. * Better Wi-Fi has helped fuel Chili's comeback, with plans to invest in AI to make managers' jobs easier [[2026-10-02 How better Wi-Fi helped fuel Chili’s comeback (42f635)]]. * Brinker International outlined its growth strategy and long-term targets at its investor day, aiming for 4% to 6% annual revenue growth and double-digit annual percent growth in net income per diluted share [[2026-09-17 Brinker International Outlines Growth Strategy and Long-Term Targets at Filed under Restaurants / Casual dining.

How Chili’s Margaritas drive traffic

How Chili’s Margaritas drive traffic

Chili’s sold nearly 30 million Margaritas in 2025, and the chain is poised to sell even more in 2026, driven by its popular frozen drinks.

Why Chili’s is ready to open new stores

Why Chili’s is ready to open new stores

Chili’s sales success over the last few years — driven by value and operational investments — have transformed the chain’s unit economics, with a 71% five-year increase in same-store sales, executives said at Brinker Int