Chili's Grill & Bar Franchise News

Facebook fans and brand enthusiasts alike can enjoy Chili's most popular dessert through new Facebook Offers platform.
DALLAS, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chili's® Grill & Bar reached another social media landmark by achieving 2,000,000 "Likes" by guests, fans and enthusiasts on the brand's Facebook page. For three years, Chili's fun-spirited attitude has attracted fans with sweet posts, tasty offers and pictures of delicious food and beverages. Now, Chili's is sharing in the fun by giving a tempting reward to the brand's many fans. As a thank you, next week from Monday, May 14 through Thursday, May 17, more than 2,000,000 Chili's fans can receive a free Molten Chocolate Cake, or other dessert of their choice, when they redeem a coupon available through the new Facebook Offers platform...

DALLAS, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether if Uncle Sam came to collect or provided a refund check to cash in, Chili's® Grill & Bar celebrates the end of another number crunching income tax season by treating guests to a satisfying deal that won't break the bank. To ease the stress of this taxing time of the year, participating Chili's nationwide are offering guests a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an adult entree, Monday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 18.
Guests can satisfy their cravings with an order of Southwestern Eggrolls, Skillet Queso, Boneless Buffalo Wings, Loaded Potato Skins and the like, or indulge their sweet tooth with a Oreo® Molten Cake, a warm Brownie Sundae, Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie and more...

Bar-area special gives free appetizer to three or more guests checking in on Facebook Places or Foursquare.
DALLAS, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the ever-growing digital era, Chili's® Grill & Bar is giving guests one more technological innovation to make it even easier to receive free food at the casual-dining brand. Now through Wednesday, May 30, when guests check in at the bar area of participating locations with two or more friends through Facebook Places or Foursquare, Chili's will give the group a free appetizer.
Guests can claim this enticing mobile offer by checking in with two or more friends on Foursquare or Facebook Places by showing the server the coupon on their smart phone or by downloading the coupon through Chili's Margarita Place Facebook tab at www...

New items, featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com and are 750 calories and 25g fat or less, demonstrate Chili's commitment to providing guests a range of options to fit their lifestyles.
DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Chili's® Grill & Bar introduces a new Lighter Choices menu with seven bold entrees that, in addition to being delicious, also happen to nutritious and flavorful. The Lighter Choice items are featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com and meet HealthyDiningFinder's nutrition criteria: not more than 750 calories, 25 grams fat and 8 grams saturated fat.
Seven menu items complete the Lighter Choices menu – three of which are new – and satisfy the needs from health-conscious guests, while maintaining the bold, Southwestern flavors they've come to expect from Chili's entrees...

New iPhone and Android app plus enhanced mobile ordering roll out just in time for holiday smart phone recipients
DALLAS, Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chili's® Grill & Bar takes digital integration to the next level by expanding the guest experience beyond the four walls of the restaurant and right into the palm of their hands. With an estimated 142 million smart phones sold this holiday season, new iPhone and Android users as well as smart phone veterans, can now enjoy the new Chili's app, making location searches, driving directions, updated menu and online ordering available at just the push of a few buttons.
The new apps and mobile site are user-friendly with a clean interface, making it easy for new smart phone users and Digital Natives alike to search for the nearest restaurant with the geo-mapping function...

DALLAS, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For his commitment to operational excellence and making people feel special, Brinker International, Inc., (NYSE: EAT) parent company of Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy®, named Rob Morris, General Manager of Chili's in Searcy, Ark., as the company-wide general manager of the year.
In its sixth year of existence, the Brinker GM of the Year award is a nationwide, cross-brand honor that is a part of the company's 5-Star Challenge program, designed to reward top performing managers for profitability in their restaurants. Results are tracked and communicated each quarter, and at the end of each fiscal year, managers whose results are in the top five percent from Chili's and Maggiano's become members of the 5-Star Chairman's Club...

DALLAS, Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is quickly approaching and Chili's® Grill & Bar wants to make this time as 'merry and bright' as possible through their HoliDaily promotion. Beginning Black Friday (Nov. 25) through Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Chili's will offer daily specials - ranging from free appetizers and desserts, to free kids' meals - designed to ease the strain on guests' wallets during the holidays.
The coupon-based HoliDaily specials will be promoted through various channels, including a designated section on Chili's website and to followers on the brand's Facebook and Twitter pages. Chili's Email Club members will receive a message alerting them of each week's offers...

2011 Create-A-Pepper campaign efforts contributed $5 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Emma is a happy 6-year-old patient from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital who battled acute lymphoblastic lymphoma, a type of childhood cancer, shortly before her fourth birthday. Fortunately, the doctors at St. Jude were able to treat Emma and her cancer is now in remission. Thanks to the generosity of guests and restaurant team members nationwide and in Puerto Rico, Chili's®Grill & Bar eighth annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer campaign raised more than $5 million to help kids like Emma receiving lifesaving care at St. Jude.
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Presents Come Early This Year for Santa Parade Attendees
VAUGHAN, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 8, 2011) - The holiday season is a special time of year for folks of all ages. Chili's is spreading the holiday cheer early this year by giving away 10,000 vouchers for free Pepper Pals meals for children aged 12 & under that attend this year's Santa Claus parade as part of SantaFest in Maple.
Chili's originated in Dallas, Texas in 1975 serving up south-western inspired food and drink selections. Today, Chili's is a favourite dining destination for millions of people around the world with more than 1,500 locations in 32 countries and two territories around the globe. "Chili's has a long history of being involved in the community and we thought this year would be a wonderful opportunity to give something special to all of the good boys and girls that attend this year's Santa Claus parade in Maple," said Heath Everett, franchise owner of Chili's Grill & Bar in Vaughan, Ontario...

Chili's® Grill & Bar will donate 100 percent of profits to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/-- Every guest who visits participating Chili's® Grill & Bar restaurants across the country Monday, Sept. 26, will play an integral role in the fight against childhood cancer by simply dining in or picking up their favorite menu items.
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Monday is Donate Profits Day, when Chili's will donate 100 percent of profits to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As part of the eighth annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer campaign, every September during National Childhood Cancer Awareness month, Chili's raises funds for the hospital to benefit its mission of finding cures for children with cancer and other deadly childhood diseases...

DALLAS, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Pushing the 'bold' envelope even further, Chili's® Grill & Bar is introducing several new flavors to the popular $20 Dinner for Two menu that are sure to ignite the senses. Available now for a limited time at participating locations nationwide, guests can enjoy the new Chicken Club Quesadillas, Santa Fe Sizzling Skillet or Hatch Chile Cheeseburger in addition to other favorites on the value-added menu.

Hatch green chile sauce, a key ingredient infused in two of the new menu items - Santa Fe Sizzling Skillet and Hatch Chile Cheeseburger, has a unique, mild taste similar to tomatillo salsa, which adds an extra burst of flavor to both dishes. Hatch chiles, traditionally grown in Hatch, N...

Celebrate the 'least productive work day' at Chili's on St. Patrick's Day while watching college basketball DALLAS, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Whether or not there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or a leprechaun with a four-leaf clover in sight, everybody is Irish this St. Patrick's Day. So this Thursday only, guests can find their luck as they celebrate the Irish holiday at Chili's(R) Grill & Bar and have a cold, refreshing green beer at participating locations nationwide.

Thursday also kicks off the opening round of the men's college basketball tournament and is considered to be one of the year's 'least productive work days' because of all the action on the hardwoods throughout the day. Those drawn into the madness can keep a close eye on their brackets and cheer on their favorite teams to victory with Chili's 'winning combination' of bar specials and appetizers...

Chili's® Grill & Bar fans have the chance to win a trip to the 2012 NCAA's Men's Final Four plus free Chili's meals for a year and other prizes, compliments of Coca-Cola® Zero. ATLANTA (March 11, 2011) – Coca-Cola® Zero, the Official Fan Refreshment of the NCAA, is sharing the magic of NCAA March Madness with the launch of the Coke Zero™ NCAA® Bracket Challenge at Chili's. NCAA merchandise, LG electronics and two grand-prize packages to the 2012 NCAA's Men's Final Four in New Orleans are ready for the taking for some lucky Chili's fans who build their brackets online at www.cokezerobracket.com or text "PLAY" to 76060. The sweepstakes runs through Monday, April 4.

Along with daily instant win prizes such as free Coca-Cola beverages, Chili's appetizers and NCAA T-shirts and basketballs, contest entrants have several opportunities to win big, thanks to Coke Zero...

Russian guests clamor for a taste of the Southwest at opening of Chili's DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Chili's(R) Grill & Bar sizzled in snow-covered Moscow's hottest nightspot and historical city center, Novy Arbat, when the doors opened to the first Chili's in Russia. The American brand that paved the way for casual dining chains as the restaurant industry grew in the United States was welcomed to Russia with great fanfare earlier this month.

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Local residents and ex-pats alike embraced the flavors of the West surrounded by Chili's iconic decor in the heart of Moscow. In comparison to Chili's U...

Chili's(R) Grill & Bar offers coupon for free Brownie Sundae to social media fans in honor of Facebook's seventh birthday DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Chili's(R) Grill & Bar is giving a free Brownie Sundae to all 675,000-plus of the brand's Facebook fans to celebrate the social site's seventh birthday. The coupon will be available starting Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 a.m. CST via a post on Chili's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Chilis. This nationwide tasty treat is valid at participating locations and gives Chili's Facebook fans a birthday present to satisfy any sweet tooth. To redeem the dessert offer, guests can either print off the coupon or display the code via their smart phones to a Chili's server. This special which runs through Thursday, Feb...

Casual dining brand expands menu to offer affordable every day lunch value DALLAS, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Let's do lunch! Chili's(R) Grill & Bar recognizes today's guests want an enjoyable lunch experience that taps into their need for menu offerings that add value and won't break the bank. Well, Chili's new Lunch Break combos satisfy all those needs! A permanent fixture to Chili's extensive menu, the Lunch Break combinations are offered with the low price points of $6, $7 and $8, allowing guests to build their ideal lunch.

How to build the perfect lunch combo? Start off with a House Salad, and/or a bowl of soup, including Terilingua Chili, Chicken Enchilada, Sweet Corn, Chicken & Green Chile or the soup of the day...

Chili's introduces new menu items that let guests play it safe or shake things up DALLAS, Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Come find food for every mood at Chili's(R) Grill & Bar with the brand's introduction of the new 'Wild or Mild' menu. Guests can take their taste buds for a ride on the wild side with kicked up versions of Chili's favorites or enjoy classic flavors with the original recipes. For a limited time at participating Chili's locations nationwide, the 'Wild or Mild' menu features two appetizers and six entrees, giving guests a sample of flavorful items which are sure to ignite the senses.

Chili's 'Wild or Mild' menu options include:

WILD: NEW Kicked-Up Queso - Chili's Skillet Queso kicked up with chipotle spice, house-made pico de gallo and topped with fire-roasted jalapenos...

Now through January 9, receive 10 percent off your purchase of $100 or more in Chili's gift cards DALLAS, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This holiday season, give your wallet a break and your friends and family a gift they'll actually use - a gift card from Chili's(R) Grill & Bar. Now through Jan. 9, guests who buy $100 or more of Chili's gift cards will instantly receive 10 percent off their entire gift card purchase.

Chili's guests can also purchase eGift cards online. Chili's eGift cards allow guests to select a decorative background or upload an image for a customized design. Users can select the gift card value and create a personalized greeting. Once the recipient's e-mail address is added, guests have the flexibility to choose a specific delivery date or send instantly...

Nearly 500,000 chili pepper-shaped wrist bands contributed to $5.6 million donation for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The must-have tween accessory of 2010--the collectible rubber bracelet helped Chili's(R) Grill & Bar raise $5.6 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) this year. $1 from each $3, five-pack of chili pepper-shaped wrist bands sold benefited Chili's annual fundraiser to St. Jude, the nation's top ranked children's cancer hospital. The wrist bands proved so popular that they sold out in restaurants nationwide in less than 30 days.

The wrist bands were just one of four new ways Chili's engaged guests during the brand's seventh annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer campaign...

Treat your little ghosts and goblins to a free Pepper Pal's kid's meal at Chili's from 3 p.m. to close DALLAS /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- To celebrate Halloween this year, Chili's(R) Grill & Bar invites guests to cast their spell and fly into Chili's to receive a free treat - not trick - for their kids. On Halloween, Sunday, Oct. 31, from 3 p.m. until close, participating Chili's locations will offer a free Pepper Pal's(R) kid's meal for children 12 years and under.

Before heading out under the shadows of the moonlight, stop by Chili's to give kids healthy treats before their candy sweets. Chili's now offers four new nutritional side items to the Pepper Pal's menu including, fresh pineapple, salad with low-fat ranch dressing, steamed broccoli and celery sticks served with low-fat ranch...