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Maybe we should all eat at Chili's a little more often
Posted on 7/26/14 at 12:32 am
Posted on 7/26/14 at 12:32 am
The following relates to St. Jude Children's Cancer hospital. in Memphis, TN
In late 2007, the Chili's Care Center opened on the St. Jude campus. Chili's restaurant chain has pledged to provide $50 million to fund the construction of the center. The seven-story Chili's Care Center will house 340,000 square feet (32,000 m2) and will add 24 labs and 16 beds to the campus. It will house the department of radiological services, The Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, two floors of outpatient clinics, one floor of inpatient clinics and rooms, two floors of laboratory space, an office floor and an unfinished level for future expansion.
An impressive use for $50,000,000.00 of corporate profits.
In late 2007, the Chili's Care Center opened on the St. Jude campus. Chili's restaurant chain has pledged to provide $50 million to fund the construction of the center. The seven-story Chili's Care Center will house 340,000 square feet (32,000 m2) and will add 24 labs and 16 beds to the campus. It will house the department of radiological services, The Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, two floors of outpatient clinics, one floor of inpatient clinics and rooms, two floors of laboratory space, an office floor and an unfinished level for future expansion.
An impressive use for $50,000,000.00 of corporate profits.
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Posted on 7/26/14 at 12:48 am to MeridianDog
I don't mind Chili's
Posted on 7/26/14 at 1:06 am to MeridianDog
I don't care for the food at Chili's, but they make some excellent margaritas.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 1:12 am to MeridianDog
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Maybe we should all eat at chili's more often
Sounds like it's working
This post was edited on 7/26/14 at 1:13 am
Posted on 7/26/14 at 1:47 am to MeridianDog
That's impressive. Thanks.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 1:47 am to MeridianDog
Nope. frick that garbage food.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 1:56 am to MeridianDog
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An impressive use for $50,000,000.00 for a tax write off.
fify
Posted on 7/26/14 at 2:08 am to MeridianDog
I like Chili's.
It isn't mind blowing but I've had much worse. They make a pretty tasty chicken fried steak.
It isn't mind blowing but I've had much worse. They make a pretty tasty chicken fried steak.
This post was edited on 7/26/14 at 2:10 am
Posted on 7/26/14 at 2:34 am to MeridianDog
If they tried to handsomely offer and give me a new building on campus ala Patrick Taylor aka Ceba for every dollar I collected, I'm still not sure i'd be building anything just to save the world from another Chilli's, keep your head on a swivel.
This post was edited on 7/26/14 at 3:22 am
Posted on 7/26/14 at 6:52 am to MeridianDog
Four close friends children have been longtime patients of St Jude. I am a big supporter and a donor. What Chilis has done as well as McDonalds is incredible. Anyone who thinks they do this just as a write off ( which doesn't make sense) or for strictly publicity has never been to St Jude. Canes is another nice corporate donor. If they did not have these institutional investors they would not be able to do nearly what they do for children and their families much of which is free.
Good post MD.
Good post MD.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 8:35 am to MeridianDog
Thanks, will support.
Cancer is evil.
Cancer is evil.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 9:13 am to MeridianDog
Thanks for posting this, MD.
I'm for any and everything to rid this world of cancer.
I'm for any and everything to rid this world of cancer.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 10:17 am to MeridianDog
Chili's is one of those places that is good for what it is. There are certain chains are just plain bad. Most of these chains have at least one or two items that are actually quite good. Chilis has excellent chicken tenders.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 10:41 am to MeridianDog
id rather eat elsewhere or make my own meal but id be lying if i said i never enjoyed downing one of those chicken finger baskets with the honey mustard sauce back in the gap
chili's
chili's
Posted on 7/26/14 at 2:26 pm to MeridianDog
I have no problems with Chilis, but I'm also not a pretentious douche like many on here.
I don't go often but when I do, I get the chicken fried steak. It is better than anywhere else around here. Even Dempseys which is great.
The only other thing I sometimes get is the Southwest Eggrolls if we're having drinks at the bar.
At then end of the day, it will make a turd.
I don't go often but when I do, I get the chicken fried steak. It is better than anywhere else around here. Even Dempseys which is great.
The only other thing I sometimes get is the Southwest Eggrolls if we're having drinks at the bar.
At then end of the day, it will make a turd.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 5:23 pm to MeridianDog
Back in the mid 80's chilis would have 10 cent wings at their happy hour and draft specials. I'm sure me and my college buddies spent close to 50 mil in that place so I'm glad the money is going to a good cause. 
Posted on 7/26/14 at 7:40 pm to MeridianDog
If you can find one with good service I'm all about chilies.
One in Alex fricking sucks.
One in Alex fricking sucks.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 8:57 pm to MeridianDog
quote:
Maybe we should all eat at Chili's a little more often The following relates to St. Jude Children's Cancer hospital. in Memphis, TN In late 2007, the Chili's Care Center opened on the St. Jude campus. Chili's restaurant chain has pledged to provide $50 million to fund the construction of the center. The seven-story Chili's Care Center will house 340,000 square feet (32,000 m2) and will add 24 labs and 16 beds to the campus. It will house the department of radiological services, The Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, two floors of outpatient clinics, one floor of inpatient clinics and rooms, two floors of laboratory space, an office floor and an unfinished level for future expansion. An impressive use for $50,000,000.00 of corporate profits.
did you ever read the original post? mike, I don't know what's happened in your life, something's definitely changed from your posts back in 06, 07, and later, but whatever happened, I hope it loosens it's grip on you.
Posted on 7/26/14 at 9:25 pm to MeridianDog
That's great, and inspiring news regarding Chili's.
And to the food argument that has gone on in this thread, people can be critical about the Chili's menu, but if you can't sit down at a Chili's (or Applebee's, etc) and enjoy a burger and a beer, you have issues.
And to the food argument that has gone on in this thread, people can be critical about the Chili's menu, but if you can't sit down at a Chili's (or Applebee's, etc) and enjoy a burger and a beer, you have issues.
Posted on 7/27/14 at 8:46 am to MeridianDog
Their chili con queso and chips , chicken enchilada soup, sizzling fajitas, and a few beers is a damn good meal.
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