Chuy's facts for kids
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The original Chuy's on Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas
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| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founders | Mike Young John Zapp |
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United States
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Number of locations
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100 (2023) |
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Area served
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United States |
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Key people
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Steve Hislop (CEO) |
| Revenue |  US$422 million (2022) |
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Number of employees
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7,400 (2022) |
| Parent | Darden Restaurants |
Chuy's Holdings, Inc. is a popular American restaurant chain. It serves delicious Tex-Mex food. Tex-Mex food is a mix of Mexican and American flavors. Mike Young and John Zapp started Chuy's in 1982. The very first restaurant opened in Austin, Texas.
As of July 2024, Chuy's has 101 restaurants. You can find them in 15 different states. These states include Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and many others.
History of Chuy's
The first Chuy's restaurant opened its doors in 1982. It was located on Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas. This spot became very well-known.
In 2009, Chuy's opened its first restaurant outside of Texas. This new location was in Franklin, Tennessee. More restaurants soon followed in other states. By March 2010, another one opened in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Later that summer, Chuy's expanded to Birmingham, Alabama, and Louisville, Kentucky.
On July 24, 2012, Chuy's became a public company. This means its shares could be bought and sold by anyone. At that time, Chuy's had 36 restaurants. These were spread across 7 different states.
One of the founders, Mike Young, passed away on August 11, 2023. He was 74 years old. In July 2024, another company called Darden Restaurants decided to buy Chuy's. The deal was completed on October 11, 2024.
What's on the Menu?
Chuy's is famous for its Tex-Mex dishes. You can find many tasty options there. Some popular items include:
- Enchiladas: These are tortillas rolled around a filling. They are often covered with a sauce.
- Fajitas: These are grilled meat or vegetables. They are served with tortillas and other toppings.
- Tacos: These are folded or rolled tortillas. They are filled with various ingredients.
- Burritos: These are large tortillas wrapped around a filling.
Chuy's also serves different drinks. All the food is made fresh in each restaurant. There is even a special "off-menu" item. It is called the Ham Solo burrito. It is usually available on May the 4th.
Helping the Community
Chuy's is also known for its charity work. Since 1988, they have hosted an event. It is called the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade. During this parade, people collect toys. These toys are then given to children who need them. The toys are distributed by Operation Blue Santa. This is a non-profit group. It works with the city of Austin Police Department.
See also
- List of Mexican restaurants
