Chili's Grill & Bar

8 chains missing the mark with takeout

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

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.

Chili's to extend tablet rollout, launch loyalty program

Aug. 08, 2014

In addition to the technology updates aimed at attracting millennials, the chain plans to launch a frozen-foods line to extend its reach.

Financing

8.7% traffic drop stings Chili's in latest quarter

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2017

Maggiano's also saw a slide in guest counts.

2016 Top 500 restaurant chains

Jun. 21, 2016

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

Operations