Chili’s sales are up 52% over 3 years. Here’s how it’s serving diners.
Chili's sales grow 52% over three years with new initiatives
· Restaurant Dive· October 29, 2026
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Chili's Plans 30 New Locations a Year Through 2029
Chili's plans to open 20-30 new locations annually through 2029
· 1851 Franchise· September 22, 2026
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
· Restaurant Dive· September 18, 2026
How Chili's plans to keep doing this
Chili's plans to maintain sales growth with investments in food and service
· Restaurant Business· April 29, 2026
Chili’s keeps rolling, with a kick from chicken sandwiches
Chili’s Grill and Bar recorded its 20th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth, driven by value-focused combo meals and high customer intent to return.
· Nation's Restaurant News· April 29, 2026
Chili’s chicken sandwiches are boosting traffic, sales
Brinker International reported high demand for Chili’s updated hand-breaded chicken sandwich platform, contributing to 20 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.
· Restaurant Dive· April 29, 2026
Chili’s serves up new Big Crispy chicken sandwich platform
The chain is balancing the 3 for Me value offering with more premium versions of its Big Crispy sandwich to preserve its margins and sales mix.
· Restaurant Dive· April 15, 2026
Chili’s 31.4% same-store sales increase in Q2 allows for investments
The restaurant group is leveraging significant traffic growth at Chili's to accelerate back-of-house kitchen investments and equipment upgrades.
· Nation's Restaurant News· January 29, 2025