
First Franchisee Opens Chili Shack in Colorado
Deanna Solano has gone from customer to franchisee, opening Chili Shack's first franchised location in Brighton, Colorado, and committing to grow the brand across the Denver market.
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Deanna Solano has gone from customer to franchisee, opening Chili Shack's first franchised location in Brighton, Colorado, and committing to grow the brand across the Denver market.
Chili Shack has opened its top franchisee-owned restaurant in Brighton, Colorado, a rapidly growing suburb northeast of downtown Denver.
At Chili Shack, Orona will oversee all employees, operational growth, innovation, and franchise scalability across the brand’s rapidly expanding footprint.

Chili Shack has earned a place on 1851 Franchise’s 2026 Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises list, with 6 open units and an initial investment range of $254,500 - $574,600.

2026 Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises list features brands with simpler operating models and focus on unit-level performance.
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