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Chili's Grill & Bar

Financing

5 reasons for bar and grill chains' nightmare 2017

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2018

Shifting consumer demands have hammered the likes of Applebee's and Chili's, and their recovery is uncertain, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Post-election strife spills into restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2016

High emotions are triggering confrontations between Donald Trump's fans and detractors. Unfortunately for the industry, sometimes the combatants' battlefield of choice is the restaurant dining room.

Consumer Trends

Yelp users’ favorite casual chains

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2018

A new analysis also shows what differentiates a good user-generated review from a negative one.

Marketing

7 indulgences aimed at busting New Year's resolutions

By Jackson Lewis on Jan. 11, 2017

As consumers try to meet their healthier eating pledges, some operators are bucking the trend and offering indulgent fare.

Workforce

Brinker plans to develop 250 restaurant managers through apprenticeships

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2018

The parent of Chili's and Maggiano's has made the biggest commitment to date to participate in a new industrywide development program.

Consumer Trends

8 chains missing the mark with takeout

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 27, 2017

A look at the casual-dining chains satisfying consumers with their dine-in services, but not doing quite as well with takeout.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Reverse is the new forward

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 28, 2017

Some big chains are reversing themselves on customization, delivery, portioning and new-age staffing moves.

Chili's Grill & Bar

Jun. 11, 2017

This casual suburban staple combines American and Tex-Mex favorites

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Radical moves?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2017

Bad times bring bold moves, as restaurants demonstrated this week with previews of just how far they're willing to go for a business advantage.

Food

Chili’s beefs up core menu items

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 05, 2017

The chain's burgers, ribs and fajitas will now be served with more meat.

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