Chili's facts for kids
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Chili's location in Pooler, Georgia
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| Industry | Restaurant |
| 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 is a popular American restaurant chain. It's known for its casual dining experience. Larry Lavine started Chili's in Texas in 1975. Today, Brinker International owns and runs the company.
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The Story of Chili's
Chili's first restaurant opened in Dallas, Texas, in 1975. It was in a building that used to be a post office! Larry Lavine, the founder, wanted to create a friendly restaurant. He wanted to serve different kinds of tasty hamburgers at good prices.
The restaurant quickly became popular. By the early 1980s, there were 28 Chili's restaurants. They all had a similar look, inspired by the American Southwest.
In 1983, Larry Lavine sold Chili's to Norman E. Brinker. He was a well-known person in the restaurant business.
- Chili's Restaurants Around the World
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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 Santiago, Dominican Republic (now closed)
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Chili's in Makati, Philippines
What's on the Menu?
Chili's serves American food. They also offer Tex-Mex cuisine dishes. These include popular items like shrimp tacos, quesadillas, and fajitas.
Besides their regular menu, Chili's has special menus. These include options for people with allergies. They also have a vegetarian menu. This helps everyone find something they like.
Famous Advertising Jingles
Chili's is famous for its "Chili's (Welcome to Chili's!)" jingle. This song was used in commercials for their baby back ribs. Guy Bommarito wrote the song.
The jingle became very catchy. In 2004, Advertising Age magazine said it was one of the top songs that get stuck in your head. In 2017, the jingle was updated. It was used to advertise Chili's new menu.
In 2008, Chili's made funny ads. They showed a made-up restaurant called "P. J. Bland's." This restaurant had boring, fake food.
In 2017, Chili's changed its menu. They removed about 40 percent of their items. They decided to focus on their most popular dishes. These included burgers, ribs, and fajitas.
Where You Can Find Chili's
Chili's has many locations around the world. As of 2015, they had 1,580 restaurants. Some are owned by the company. Others are run by different businesses as franchises.
You can find Chili's in many countries. These include places in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. They also have restaurants in Africa.
See also
In Spanish: Chili's para niños
