Chili's facts for kids
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Chili's location in Pooler, Georgia
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| Industry | Restaurant Franchising |
| Genre | Casual dining |
| Founded | March 13, 1975 |
| Founder | Larry Lavine |
| Headquarters | 3000 Olympus Blvd Coppell, Texas 75019 US |
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Number of locations
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1,610 (2020) |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Kevin Hochman (CEO) |
| Products | American cuisine |
| Parent | Brinker International |
Chili's Grill & Bar, often called Chili's, is a popular American restaurant. It was started by Larry Lavine in Texas in 1975. Today, it is owned by a company called Brinker International. It's known for being a casual dining spot where families and friends can enjoy meals.
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History of Chili's Restaurants
Chili's first restaurant opened in 1975 in Dallas, Texas. It was in a building that used to be a post office. The idea was to create a relaxed restaurant. It would serve different kinds of hamburgers at good prices.
The restaurant became very popular. By the early 1980s, there were 28 Chili's locations. They all had a similar look, inspired by the Southwest. In 1983, Larry Lavine sold Chili's to a restaurant expert named Norman E. Brinker.
What's on the Chili's Menu?
Chili's serves American food. They also offer Tex-Mex cuisine dishes. These include tasty items like shrimp tacos, quesadillas, and fajitas.
Besides their main menu, Chili's has special menus. These include options for people with allergies. They also have choices for those who prefer vegetarian meals.
Chili's Advertising Campaigns
Chili's is famous for its "Baby Back Ribs" jingle. The song was created to advertise their baby back ribs. It was written by Guy Bommarito. The catchy tune often gets stuck in people's heads.
In 2004, a magazine called Advertising Age said it was one of the top songs that get stuck in your head. The jingle was brought back in 2017. It was updated to promote Chili's new menu.
In 2024, Chili's got a license for a video game called BurgerTime. They created their own online game called Chili’s Big Smasher BurgerTime. Players could control Joe ChiliHead, the mascot. They tried to make burgers and could even win free burgers for life.
Chili's advertising campaigns have been very successful. In September 2024, the company announced that its sales had increased. This showed that their ads were working well.
Chili's Restaurant Locations Worldwide
| Asia/Oceania | Europe | Middle East | North America/Caribbean | South America/Central America | Africa |
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| China | Germany (only in U.S military bases) | Bahrain | Canada | Chile | Egypt |
| Guam | Kuwait | Dominican Republic | Costa Rica | Morocco | |
| India | Lebanon | Mexico | Ecuador | Tunisia | |
| Indonesia | Oman | Puerto Rico | Guatemala | ||
| Japan (only in U.S military bases) | Qatar | United States | Honduras | ||
| Malaysia | Saudi Arabia | Panama | |||
| Pakistan | United Arab Emirates | Peru | |||
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| Taiwan |
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Chili's in Santa Clara, California
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Chili's in Dallas, Texas
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Chili's in Brownsville, Texas
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Chili's at Palisades Center shopping mall, West Nyack, New York
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Chili's in Cebu City, Philippines
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Legal Challenges Faced by Chili's
In 2008, a Chili's restaurant in Australia faced legal issues. They were fined for problems with how they paid their workers. They also did not follow rules about fair work. Because of these issues and low sales, all Chili's locations in Australia closed.
In July 2024, a music group called the Beastie Boys filed a lawsuit. They claimed that Chili's parent company, Brinker International, used their song "Sabotage" in ads without permission. The group said this started around November 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Chili's para niños
