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re: Chili’s is America’s unlikeliest restaurant comeback story
Posted on 12/21/24 at 12:02 pm to Midtiger farm
Posted on 12/21/24 at 12:02 pm to Midtiger farm
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Every town in America that has a chain has locally owned restaurants
And they may be shitty
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Posted on 12/21/24 at 12:05 pm to SWLA92
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This post was edited on 5/8/26 at 10:57 pm
Posted on 12/21/24 at 12:27 pm to RLDSC FAN
You can get a decent lunch there for the same price as a Big Mac Meal. They want you to come in and buy their sale lunches and hopefully also buy a higher margin app or a drink.
Not saying Chili’s is amazing food, but it’s a big upgrade over McDonald’s for not much more. Simplifying the menu, closing down underperforming stores, and investing in their stalwart locations was a smart move.
And fast food like McDonalds is more exposed to the current downturn because it hurts the lower income more. Wendy’s, Taco Bell, KFC, and McDonalds are probably being more conservative with expansion plans because of the last couple of years.
Not saying Chili’s is amazing food, but it’s a big upgrade over McDonald’s for not much more. Simplifying the menu, closing down underperforming stores, and investing in their stalwart locations was a smart move.
And fast food like McDonalds is more exposed to the current downturn because it hurts the lower income more. Wendy’s, Taco Bell, KFC, and McDonalds are probably being more conservative with expansion plans because of the last couple of years.
This post was edited on 12/21/24 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 12/21/24 at 12:32 pm to Vincenzo Pantangelli
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Was surprised the one by North Mall Drive in BR closed. Always seemed busy.
I didn’t notice there was a chilis there until after it closed.
I think they decided to consolidate it into the higher performing one on College.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 12:33 pm to SuperSaint
I would have said the same thing in Baton Rouge. Where I live now is very different.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 12:35 pm to RLDSC FAN
I’ve always liked Chillis. Their burgers are great as well as their Cajun pasta.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 12:59 pm to goldennugget
Chili's was originally supposed to be TexMex. I haven't been in many years.
I used to like some of their appetizers. Their Southwestern Egg rolls and their queso were both pretty good.
I used to like some of their appetizers. Their Southwestern Egg rolls and their queso were both pretty good.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 1:06 pm to MyRockstarComplex
quote:jfc
my family used to hit up Chilli’s on Siegen like 2-3 times a week.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 1:12 pm to habz007
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Had chicken crisper and ribs combo. They absolute screwed up the old chicken strip recipe with the breading, but it was still fine with the sauce. And the ribs were really good actually. It’ll probably be 6-8 weeks (not years) till next order.
Their chicken crispers used to use a wet batter, so the flavor and consistency were unique and different (and better)
They now use a dry batter, so the tenders are no different from chicken tenders you can get anywhere else.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 2:19 pm to MRTigerFan
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Texas Roadhouse is the shite.
Agree.
I have a food and drink themed Christmas tree, and I got this ornament for it.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 2:35 pm to RLDSC FAN
I haven’t been to a chilis since I was working in Pleasanton and used to take my hands there because they needed a place that would let them smoke inside.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 3:00 pm to RLDSC FAN
I've never heard anybody say that they dislike chili's.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 3:06 pm to billjamin
So 2005?
Posted on 12/21/24 at 3:08 pm to RLDSC FAN
Things that will give you cancer
Posted on 12/21/24 at 3:09 pm to LouisianaLady
Posted on 12/21/24 at 3:21 pm to jmarto1
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So 2005?
2014 lol. I think you can still smoke at the one in Humble.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 3:23 pm to billjamin
Wow. I think it was 05 or 06 it stopped on louisiana
Posted on 12/21/24 at 3:30 pm to RLDSC FAN
Stopped at a Chili's with 3 buddies coming home from a golf trip in Bartlesville, OK last fall.
Appetizers were fire. Was impressed.
Appetizers were fire. Was impressed.
Posted on 12/21/24 at 3:40 pm to RLDSC FAN
The Chili's near my house has been meh since pre-Covid. Their service is terrible! Hopefully Chili's as a franchise is able to turn things around. I read recently that Chili's being more aggressive on lowering prices has put a pinch on McDonald's.
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