Why Americans Are Going Back to Chili's

[@D.U.O]

It's because you can eat a meal and tip and still be cheaper than fast food

[@zxynj]

Exactly. I'd rather put the money difference into my servers tip than MacDonalds stock holders pocket.

[@pensivepenguin3000]

Yes, but where the hell are they?? I live in Oregon and I think they close the last location anywhere near my area area well over a decade ago. Where are you people finding them? Lol

[@charlesvillegas2446]

@@zxynjreally? Comparing a fast food chain to a restaurant?

[@Cb20345]

@@charlesvillegas2446 If I can go to Chili’s and get the crispers for the same price that McDonalds wants to charge for 2 Big Mac meals I will. These fast food companies need to remember what they are. Why TF is a McDonalds meal just as expensive as Chipotle?

[@madcapmiguel5071]

I was just thinking this exactly, you also get a better quality meal.

[@WT83]

Fast food lost it's mind when they started thinking that it being fast was some premium feature they could upcharge for. The idea that any meal at McDonalds or Burger King is as expensive as any meal at Chilli's just shows how insane it got.

[@VinhTran-yh7uu]

$8 for a whoppper or $7 for a big mac sammich.. no thanks

[@Jabid21]

Additionally for fast food, I have to wait nearly 15 minutes to get the food whether I’m in the restaurant or drive thru. It defeats the convenience of fast food

[@biscaynesupercars]

Bingo

[@Proud5050man]

A whooper here is $9

[@Leo-hwru]

I guess they think time is more expensive than quality.

[@c.russell4154]

Easy answer. Fast food prices are starting to reach dine-in prices. Personally speaking, I might as well get some good food if I’m paying that much.

[@Fatfudgiedoodoostains]

But it's not good food...

[@persianprince12]

Is chilli's considered good food?

[@michaelmartin2150]

​Certainly better than 95% of fast food​@@persianprince12

[@RRLV434]

@@persianprince12yes it’s very good

[@robtrades9003]

@@persianprince12Better than fast food

[@Omrokone]

Haven’t been to chilis in 5yrs, I went there this past week and was completely blown away at the quality of food I was served. Definitely looking forward to going back

[@BomChickyBowWow]

It’s just fast food served on a ceramic plate while you’re in a cheap padded chair

[@TheSwagman69]

@@BomChickyBowWow Youre an idiot if you think chilis is fast food bro xD

[@LazySillyDog]

It definitely depends on the location and time, but yea theres no reason to spend money on fastfood when its basically poison and costs as much as decent food

[@chaewonmoment]

@@BomChickyBowWow no wayyyy!

[@Odyssey636]

@BomChickyBowWow no it isnt. You can get steak, ribs, grilled chicken. Almost no fast food has any of these 3😂

[@Jen-jo5qu]

Happy to hear Chili's narrowed down the menu. That way the cooking staff can be less stressed and can focus on quality.

[@livlaughlove4646]

THAT'S WHATS UP!

[@joebriggs5781]

It’s classic Gordon Ramsay advice on Kitchen Nightmares. He would tell them to focus on being great at a few things rather than mediocre or worse at a lot of things.

[@adambram]

I think it also prevents food waste and reducing training time. Big menus add a lot of unnecessary complexity.

[@marie2511]

This should be the motto for all dining establishments tbh. Phonebook menus are not it. I tell people all the time.

[@edmondlau511]

@@marie2511there was a restaurant in the town I grew up in that probably had 8-10 pages for a menu. Had everything but nothing was good.

[@shampwho2271]

I have legitimately never spent more than 40 bucks at Chili's. Every time I go there my service is amazing. The food is always incredible. They absolutely deserve the success right now.

[@CleverCheetah]

Just cook at home for like $10

[@shampwho2271]

@@CleverCheetah or eat at Chili's for 11?

[@CleverCheetah]

@@shampwho2271 for one meal plus u didnt even tip buddy. Them groceries gonna last u days

[@grocerylist]

Reheating Sysco foods from a bag is not incredible.

[@shampwho2271]

@@grocerylist I regret to inform you that other people have different opinions.

[@forgettablelisa]

The fact they were watching and listening to customer feedback and actually responded sensibly to it is why people are going back. Instead of trying to reinvent something they just listened and realized low prices for reasonable food was a wide open market today

[@RyanWells-i8k]

They realized that pushing out volume produces money better in the food industry than trying to nickle and dime your customers. Plus each new sale is a chance to sell alcohol or another item that has a good markup.

[@FinalB055]

Another key factor is you can actually find something reasonably healthy at Chilli's. They sell vegetables, kids need vegetables.

[@XXSTEAKYXX]

@@RyanWells-i8k big facts anytime i go to chillis i alwasy end up getting like 2 talls and honestly even with that and getting the 3 appetizer meal i still feel like i didn tget ripped off

[@BrooklynBaby100]

@@XXSTEAKYXXTheir drinks are ICE 🧊 COLD! 🥶 🤤

[@stackpapereveryday5682]

More businesses need to listen to their customers. The worst business is a business that just wants to do whatever they want. Life doesn’t work that way because in their case the goal is to try to please the customer. But some businesses are so stupid they just don’t learn.

[@nan895]

ive worked at chilis as a server for 2 yrs, bartender for 1. the change in business over this past year has been insane - we’ve always been a busy restaurant for our area but now we’ll have lines/waits every day of the week. when i first started bar i could take my bar top and a 6 table section easy because restaurant drinks were so slow, now every night of the weeks feels like a friday night in terms of business and how busy i am at the drink well. my store saw an insane boom in business end of may/early june and its just been growing ever since, to the point that we’re about to add another manager and are working on adding more staff just to keep things going well. i feel really lucky that i got in to working at chilis when i did, its been really awesome to watch the numbers grow throughout the two years and im excited for the future!

[@2cut32handle]

So happy for you to be a part of this growth! 🙏

[@karinaz8756]

Love to see it

[@McMagpie]

That sounds like an average day of the week at Chili's before the pandemic hit 😂 I'm glad to see people and businesses are finally getting back to normal!

[@vamsikk9020]

How can you grow without additional space?

[@reldrago]

Going to Chilis with 5 siblings/cousins and just chilling for the afternoon without spending over 100 while getting really good food/service is why. They absolutely deserve the success, heck, I think it's time to go back this weekend

[@MmmK-f2v]

This. I have a family of 4 and we cannot go to CFA or McDs without spending at least $50! Insane.

[@AshraNashal52]

“Really good food” is crazy, lol. Chili’s is absolute garbage and barely a step-up over fast food.

[@charlesvargas8354]

FACTS...

[@danielzhang1916]

Yeah we just went last week, restaurants have forgotten that the customer comes first, no wonder people have stopped going to fast food and other restaurants

[@jordanflores5687]

Wtf what chilis do you go to less than 100 my nalgas

[@jackzoom1433]

Brands when they find out making food affordable and good to eat will bring success to your business 😱😱😱😱

[@NazriBuang-w9v]

Lies again? Spicy Food Bi Sul

[@themrqwertymarkOriginal]

The 3 for me for $10.99 truly is one of the best deals in the restaurant industry at the moment, and it makes sense that this is carrying their profitability right now. My wife and I went from never eating chilis to going 2-3 times a month because when we want a good quality hamburger meal for value, fast food just can't compete.

[@Kevintendo]

Question - do you tip on takeout for chilis? Or takeout in general?

[@ultrapandey]

​@@Kevintendo never tip on takeout

[@ericholt56]

Bruh until they made it 14.99 to get anything other than the damn burger

[@emmapeelible]

@@Kevintendoyes, I tip on takeout.

[@dsbeats5657]

literally, I always get a salad/chips the chicken quesadillas, and a Sprite or something and I end up paying like maybe 15 bucks and that’s including tip

[@okamijubei]

1) price favorablity of the demand 2) better quality and culinary work 3) socialization and culture 4) alcohol services 5) servitude

[@sethterwilliger9434]

def not better quality, chiles food is disgusting

[@gunnarschaadt144]

Focused on making the food and dining experience better, and people are eating there more. Finally, a CEO that’s sane

[@IilîliîliîlliI]

"finally a ceo thats sane". notice the cognitive dissonance compounded with contradictory ideals. this is a perfect example of how to not think

[@carrolloutdoors4764]

​@@IilîliîliîlliI"cognitive dissonance compounded with contradictory ideals" bruh it's not that deep

[@IilîliîliîlliI]

@@carrolloutdoors4764 notice the inability to comprehend the postironic essence of my comment

[@BabyDingo]

Chilis is winning not because the CEO did things right but because fast food messed up. Listen to that CEO interview again-- did that guy do anything to grow the business? Sounded like he simplified the menu is all he did.

[@IilîliîliîlliI]

@@BabyDingo simplification of menus is a huge deal though. outside of the industry most people likely wouldn't recognize the substantial material effect this would have on business

[@cogspace]

I had no idea Chili’s was having this big upswing, but it completely makes sense. My wife and I have been going there way more than we used to lately. The value is kind of unbeatable.

[@Himmy1000]

I literally get a free double cheeseburger with the McDonald's app three times a week. A meal costs 5 dollars at McDonald's not 18 like this video shows.

[@SrKinko]

​@@Himmy1000I mean if you want to min/max and eat McDonald's all week then go for it

[@stg2125]

@@Himmy1000 Shouldn't have to use an app to make the prices reasonable. Fast food for my family isn't planned ahead of time.

[@mhildack]

It’s just a commercial for chili’s

[@MadisonFalcoFoods]

Me too Their curbside is also really easy

[@nicolechandler8133]

I love the $10.99 special. Once my mom told me, I drastically stopped visiting fast food. Going to Chili's was a common thing for my family in the 90s. The food is consistently good and staff is nice.

[@lamar310]

The $11 lunch special tastes better than fast food and it's cheaper. Chili's knows what they are doing

[@gotdisgotdatentertainment1432]

Chilli's isn't fast food?!

[@ChristianRunsNY]

@@gotdisgotdatentertainment1432 People like to call these fast-casual, or something similar. It's still not great food for us

[@kylem1112]

too bad it's pretty much only the burgers for that price. if you want a steak/or more premium sides/ appetizers it costs more. It's still affordable though!

[@Ahzpayne]

@@gotdisgotdatentertainment1432 not even remotely. and no. it isn't fast casual either. that's the chipotle/panera model. if you sit down and order at the table and food is brought to you by a server then it is not fast food.

[@DLXRY2]

Chilis has always been hated on for no reason. Their food is really underrated, especially that finale lava cake.

[@panamike6178]

I never really hear of it being hated, it's always been my favorite. esepciall when they had the amberbock baby back ribs, they even had Dr. Pepper sauce baby back ribs, and can't go wrong with orginal, their texas cheese fries with ranch, the free chips and salsa, good on refills, fajitas, bigmouth burgers... Damnnnnn cuh

[@Jad-TV]

I never heard, they just don’t advertise in the right places. I have never seen an add for chili’s on social media

[@sethterwilliger9434]

the food is dusgusting

[@panamike6178]

@@sethterwilliger9434it’s not Ruth’s Chris or Capital Grille but I wouldn’t call it disgusting. I enjoy anything from as low end as taco truck to Picasso at Bellagio. They have decent ribs and used to have an arbor bock blend that was amazing, they’re Texas cheese fries with ranch is great. Chips and salsa included, frequent refills. Idk what’s not to like and calling the food disgusting is a bad take.

[@benj1236]

Chili's - $10.99 for an Appetizer, Entree, and Beverage. McDonald - $18 for a Big Mac Meal. 🤔

[@MeatballSandwich]

Spread da word we need mo people at chilis

[@tyronerazote5546]

bay area ca chickfila $18.00

[@MeatballSandwich]

@@tyronerazote5546 Fo realz! 😦😦😦😦😦😦😦😦

[@spht9ng]

$6.50 on the app for a Big Mac meal here in the heart of Los Angeles but okay

[@MeatballSandwich]

@@spht9ng but itz not real food dough 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@UnlimitedEmeralds]

It’s cheaper for me to walk into any taqueria and order an entire meal than it is to order a single burrito at Chipotle. These mega corporations have lost their damn minds. Kudos to Chiles for doing the right thing!

[@KamBar2020]

Make TACOs Great Again 🌮🌯

[@user0055]

Where do you live?? Chipotle is definitely cheaper than a taco joint where I live.

[@luisvilla799]

No it’s not I live in Houston and it’s about the same just for a burrito 🌯

[@rigobryant8050]

A single burrito or bowl is a whole meal to me😂

[@ypw510]

The taquerias around here might charge $3-4 for what used to be considered a "street taco". Those have gotten really expensive.

[@aineshbalaga1216]

I saved them, the credit goes to me. No questions asked. I’ve been frequenting their establishment for years now, especially right after the pandemic. I may have gained some weight, but I’ve done my duty as an American citizen , it was already hard enough losing sweet tomatoes.

[@g.b.alejandro6268]

👏👏👏

[@RJ6AV6]

Thank you for your service! 😅

[@rickcasedrinksbud]

🫡🇺🇸

[@Lethalpancakes]

😎❤🙌🙌🙌

[@TradesbyNao]

👀😅

[@seanpalmer3982]

Chili's has never lost my business. Ever since I had those honey chipotle crispers in middle school its been part of my rotation.

[@ricecakeFTW]

We started going because of the 3 for me deals. For our family of 4, we easily are hitting $45 for a fast food drive thru. We started going to chilis this year and we are only paying easily $40 and we are leaving with left overs. Its insane. These waiters also deserve a tip for serving and waiting on us. Fight fast food cartel. Sit down and eat at a casual dining restaurant.

[@scoobydoobers23]

Wendy's 4/$4 . . .hello. . .

[@Hawthorneheights888]

@@scoobydoobers23right?! Although with the way us Americans eat that’s only enough calories for a pre-teen 😂 I love a 4 for 4 or some nuggets and a mcchicken from mcd. No need to get the most expensive food when eating out (unless it’s an event or special restaurant OR someone else is paying) it’s all garbagé anyways to me. I just wish buying groceries wasn’t the same price as eating out now 😢 my at home budget is through the roof so I find myself just eating out more these days.

[@Yiro.]

I have a family of 5 and if anything the most expensive we’ve done is 27 dollars. WTF are you buying

[@xIStormer]

@@Yiro. Where are you located? That's close to impossible at fast food here in socal. The cheapest is probably In N Out and that's still about 8-10 per person. $35-40 for a family of 4. Chili's can compete with that price wise so it's now a more valid option.

[@texassniping1718]

@@Yiro.yeah no way your spending 27$ on 5 people that’s only feeding 2 maybe 3 people in this economy anywhere in the USA. A family of 5 I would imagine wouldn’t be anything less than 40-50$

[@hoopandhands3328]

Chilis, Texas Roadhouse, Fridays, Outback, Longhorn, as well as the Mexican restaurants, all of them are about to make a huge comeback. In some areas they already have.

[@dnavarro972]

Fridays is done and Texas Roadhouse never went anywhere, they’ve always been busy

[@moblack5883]

@@dnavarro972 Roadhouse line be out the door!!!!

[@lolokay7976]

Texas Roadhouse slaps 😊

[@kalexander5902]

I really miss Friday's. Not many places sell late night dining anymore

[@pushytub]

Every single one of these is absolute dog crap garbage.

[@ianray8823]

That "baby back ribs" song stil lives in my mind rent free after over 20 years

[@ashantedula5696]

Lol it just replayed in my head. Thanks my day is ruined 😅

[@caliguy44]

bbq sauce

[@intrepidfox37]

@@caliguy44 LOL I sang this part too. barbeque sauuuuuuce!

[@Chris-pm8qp]

🎶🎶🎶Barbecue sauce

[@raleemay]

Lmao. Same.

[@googleuser2426]

Chilis never made a comeback....they waited for "fastfood" to go insane.

[@nicholiburkholder2032]

Every Chili’s i’ve been to is as clean as can be, staff is nice, and the food is bomb as hell. They deserve this.

[@ginzo666]

The food is bomb? Huh???

[@sethterwilliger9434]

every chiles i have been to the food is digusting, their fries are un eddible

[@nicolesanders6878]

McDonald’s prices are crazy. They’ve lost their minds.

[@safeandeffectivelol]

If stupid people are willing to pay $11+ for a Big Mac meal, why shouldn't they charge those prices?

[@02ujtb00626]

I haven't been to a Mcdonalds in a while because of their prices. I ordered a double quarter pounder meal and it was like 16 or 17 bucks. I was shocked. For that price I'd rather go to a casual dining place. I go to Burger King, which still has a decent value menue. I don't know what McDonalds is thinking.

[@safeandeffectivelol]

@@02ujtb00626 As long as enough people are willing to pay top dollar for garbage, they will keep charging top dollar for garbage

[@pw4780]

Even their $5 meal has turned into a $6 meal!

[@orangedrone]

@@pw4780 More like an $18 meal. Cheaper to eat at Chili’s

[@sarahdell4042]

I learned this years ago. Used to visit Chipotle, Moes, Qdoba multiple times a week after the gym. Well, they started to shrink the portions and raise prices. I can just go to a local Mexican restaurant, get way larger portions, along with free chips. Better service, all for less money.

[@scottwatrous]

To be fair, those burrito places could shrink the portions and still were offering some massive calorie turds. I rarely went to those places cuz I am not going to not finish but there was no need to eat that much for me. (You going post workout is a whole thing tho so I get it.)

[@sarahdell4042]

@@scottwatrous I generally only get rice, meat, and lettuce on a burrito. When they started shrinking the portions at chipotle. My burrito ends up being half the size of my tiny hand. I leave starving.

[@jakerojas4756]

+ you learn second hand Spanish + see pretty latinas

[@slick_anonymous1126]

Theres a mexican place near me that did 2 burritos for 5 dollars every wednesday and they were loaded. Now its 6.50 for them and its still a bargain. You can eat those 2 for lunch and be good the rest of the day.

[@afletcher257]

In California, they now charge for chips & salsa

[@TempeSoldier123]

I was at Chili’s last night. It’s my favorite restaurant and the bartender, Samantha, always is super cool. Love the brand, the food, and the vibe of Chili’s..

[@dom.7673]

Me watching this after going to chili's more times in the last 2 months than I did in the last 10 years speaks to their power.

[@n8474]

Couldn’t agree more

[@RoCdota]

They need a location in bismark and minot north dakota

[@SFVYachtClub]

I saw "$8.99 for 4 pcs. Chicken nuggets!" poster in a Jack in the Box window and spit beer all over my dashboard in shock.

[@rayecast]

Beer? Lol

[@aviatornic2839]

😂

[@chloeiacovou907]

👮 🚨

[@thecmoose4754]

Road beerz

[@KoruKinshi]

How much did that cost you to repair?

[@Scorched_gymsocks]

Two meals at chick fil a is nearly 40 dollars, two meals at chilis only cost me around 27 dollars including a 5 dollar tip. Fast food hasn’t been affordable for years

[@AshraNashal52]

That doesn’t seem crazy when Chick-Fil-A is higher quality and faster. Not much more quality but still better. Sure, if you want a more cozy sit down then go to Chili’s but don’t pretend Chili’s is any sort of quality.

[@toxicmagnaguard]

My chic fil a meal is $11 ?

[@jermaineandrews5913]

@toxicmagnaguard No fast food meal i worth paying over $7, you paid $11 for non-tasty boring items & still may have stomach room for more food. Ribs & apps are fun & tasty, portions are appropriate. Getting served in casual sports bar atmoshere is plus! instead eating in our boring cars & homes. Health-conscious fast food is overrated & deceptive.

[@texasdazzlers]

What are you ordering at Chick Fil a? My husband and I never spend more than $25 for both of us.

[@Scorched_gymsocks]

@@texasdazzlers I live in SoCal, unfortunately, and the spicy chicken deluxe meals are 13-15 dollars depending on the size of the combo, which is not Including state tax at nearly 10 percent, which brings the meals close 15-17 dollars per meal.

[@BG-nj7kf]

Stopped in reluctantly 2 years ago, and was surprised at the quality in food and service. Been back once a month sense.

[@ssjavier]

You could go on a date to Chili’s for around $25 that’s why they’re doing so good

[@jicalzad]

yes, this is likely the real reason. But it ain't cheaper than McDonald's like a ton of these other comments are saying

[@michaelrodriguez6210]

​@@jicalzad it is if you catch deals. You may be limited to specific dishes, but they have $10-15 meal deals

[@GoOp790]

@@jicalzadmay not be cheaper, but the value is far greater. Sure it’s a few dollars more, but I get way more food and am being waited on. Tastes way better too

[@jicalzad]

@@GoOp790 ok, yeah i'll buy that

[@Xer405]

​@@jicalzad You insane? Mcdonalds for one meal ia 15 dollars. That's why they brought in that 5 dollar deal to save sales. They are insane upcharging so much for fast food.

[@The_Quaalude]

Chili's is reasonably priced bar food with a lot of variety. I'm not boujee, I will alway love chili's 😂

[@Jacob-ed1bl]

I recently went, and the hamburger I hate was one of the best I've ever eaten. I was in shock. The cook they have at that location is fantastic.

[@pensivepenguin3000]

Funny. 20 years ago when I was in my early 20s, I thought they were kind of high-end. I grew up in a working class family and we just never went to places like that. I still have this perception, even though I now know better, that Places like that are kind of nice lol

[@jordandowland7256]

@@pensivepenguin3000Same here. Grew up in a small town with the only chain restaurants being fast food places. I thought Chilis was upscale.

[@KamBar2020]

,make TACOs Great Again 🌮 Del Taco

[@bootsmith8016]

I have always liked Chilis and I am kinda bougie! Relatively high income but still frugal. I like sitting down and being served for a reasonable price for reasonably good food.

[@joshuab79]

I would love to see social activity come back. Remember, we used to go to the movies. then out to Chili’s for dinner. Or people used to play mini putt. People used to go rollerskating and bowling 🎳

[@DSEntertainment-sf6rq]

In my opinion, we have so many escapist activities today (social media, video games, p*rn, etc.) that people are incentivized to live their lives without actually living their lives, if that makes sense. Why go outside when you have social media? Why seek a partner when you have p*rn? Speaking from experience, once you fall into that type of stuff, it takes a ton of effort to get yourself outside and live in the real world. And obviously COVID amplified all of those problems for a ton of people.

[@v.m.m101]

Oh yea.. approach a girl in public and you’d most likely be called a perv, stalker or creep. Unbelievable

[@joshuab79]

@@v.m.m101 yeah I don’t Talk to Apple eaters anymore… I don’t talk to scum of the Earth… between Adam & Eve, who ate the apple? 🍎

[@lukehoff3623]

Fr I’m really hoping for the movie theater comeback. Streaming is nice for low budget small movies but waiting to watch a big blockbuster in your living room just isn’t the same as a huge theater

[@dylanbh1]

Speak for yourself, I do all of these regularly with my friends

[@GoodGameSentinel]

I may be one of the luckiest nephews, my aunt, who was a manager of Chilis Philippines for 12 years. I grew up eating Chilis every day; my aunt can bring Chilis food back home every day, and we can even request. This goes until we become teens and almost have to complain because we have to eat it almost every day. Now I even miss Chilis. They have the best food, especially quesadillas and nacho chips. Also, there was never a day we missed the opportunity to attend their burger day. She said, if you are a manager, you have the privilege to bring food for free.

That's the legacy for hosting The Dundies! You can thank Michael Scott!

[@kaelaleedaley]

Absolutely! Xx

[@theirine17]

Its the new country club

[@victoriahope8371]

Bushiest beaver, hottest in the office, whitest sneakers ❤!

[@hectoralejandro9883]

@@theirine17 oh, I read that in Small Businessman monthly

[@hyperdrivepics]

Well, God is in Chilis

[@itslazygod8989]

As someone who’s a server at Chilis are prices can’t be beat plus the food is bomb

[@Studycase3000]

I'd like to say thanks, even though you in all probability won't be at ours, we are having Chili's tomorrow. People are always friendly and helpful there so I say thanks as I'm sure you follow the same spirit of service!

[@sethterwilliger9434]

if by the bomb u mean disgusting i agree

[@tylersanders2388]

It’s a pricing difference. Chili’s has done a good job maintaining reasonable prices. It’s almost to the level of keeping up with the price of fast food. No other chain restaurant is keeping up with the price and edible food they serve

[@gavcom4060]

Dude, Chili’s is legitimately cheaper than fast food nowadays.

[@ghosthdel3098]

i only cook at home.I save so much so far. I am 25 yo, single and dont have many friends. However iam on ~$84k salary. Make it yourself... if you dont have the time to cook but have time to write that report or create that power point for your boss, then dont F'in eat. Your work company was there yesterda and will still be there tomorrow

[@NadiaSeesIt]

@ghosthdel3098 It's good advice to make food yourself but your reasoning is weird. You only have to cook for yourself and you don't have friends? Okay. Go get some friends and eat out once in a while, or don't. Don't tell other people how to live when you don't know what it like to feed 3-5 people 3 times a day!

[@SuperGGnoRE]

@@ghosthdel3098I cook for 2 honestly it's just as easy. Make huge batches on the weekend and eat it over the week. Save tons of money and it's healthier too.

[@ypw510]

@@gavcom4060 They were still struggling when they had their original "3 for $10 special" that included an entree, a soft drink, and an appetizer. And I remember sometimes they had specials with that, such as lunch-size fajitas or even a 6 oz sirloin steak with 2 sides. That was a spectacular deal. I remember telling workers there I felt guilty about spending so little but they said they were fine with people taking advantage of their deals. That's changed now to a "3 for Me" with variable pricing. Even $16.99 for the 6 oz sirloin with the soft drink and appetizer was a pretty good deal compared to any of their competitors. $10.99 with a burger A Quarter Pounder with Cheese, large fries, and large drink at my closest McDonald's is more than that and the burger isn't as good. As far as value goes, I remember the big secret used to be that lunch specials could be ordered at any time. I mentioned that I missed the lunch special and was told that the special could be ordered any time. Maybe not any more, but I remember I could go to most locations and order a half order of ribs that came with fries and cinammon apples for $6.99. At least one location said they hadn't heard of it. Then later they changed that to a $9.99 half rack, or later 2 orders of half racks with either a sharable appetizer or two side salads.

[@rajvy04]

Your energy is contagious! I love watching your videos.

[@bobbyj731]

Chili's has controlled its prices far more than other restaurants. I mostly don't go out anymore but when I do it's likely something like chili's or red robin largely due to prices. I used to love going to restaurants but most of them have priced themselves out.

[@dannyb7166]

Place still aint exactly cheap

[@dannyb7166]

But yeah i like it

[@genxx2724]

I used to love Chili’s and Red Robin. Unfortunately they don’t have locations near me.

[@AdeleiTeillana]

Red Robin?? That place has always been glorified fast food, too expensive for what they serve. I don't know anyone who has gone there more than once. I definitely wouldn't put them up there with restaurants like Chili's or Texas Roadhouse though.

[@tommyboy7427]

Red robin has some good burgers and really good fries. and you get free refills on fries. to me they're better than chili's for burgers.

[@roundraccoon6141]

Love chilis $10.99 dinner is very affordable compared to basically any other restraunt.

[@ericcarson342]

I'll pay a little more up to $16 just to get a premium meal at Chilis over a $10 fast food 'value' meal. I also happily pay a tip too.

[@KamBar2020]

TACO Eater Lives Matter 🌮🌯

[@SoCalFreelance]

Think of the corners they must cut to make that $10.99 meal happen. 🧐

[@ericcarson342]

@@SoCalFreelance At 10.99 there’s no profit. (Probably even a loss) .They are betting that you’ll buy a drink and buy some sides. 9/10 people are buying drinks with that 10.99 meal. Or they are upgrading themselves to something more expensive.

[@othatdude30]

And the lunch special as well.

[@TimothyC-kn5zk]

As a pharma rep vendor, Chili's is my go to for catering client lunches. I spend $1000-$2000 per month on Chili's lunches. My clients love the food, my employer loves the low prices and I love the vendor points. Long Live Chili's ribs. :)

[@robertpadillosandiego2821]

Thank you Stark law and Sunshine act for us having to take our clients to Chili's😂

[@xandermichael836]

You, you are literally the evil that is killing America. Congrats.

[@ItsShatter]

A new chilis opened up right next to my apartment complex. It’s packed every night of the week.

[@lukemartin2476]

There’s a Chili’s down the road from my house. The parking lot has been mostly empty for years now, myself not having been in 10 years. The past several weekends it’s been a packed house. I thought to myself “holy crap, is Chili’s good again?!” I guess I have my answer and I will be going back.

[@billlyons7024]

Oh I would be hitting them up for the $11 special on pickup all the time. I have a Wendys near me and they want $15 for a Baconator combo. A Chilis there would be life-changing.

[@sethterwilliger9434]

it isnt

[@rethinkrich]

I went to Chili’s a month ago and I was surprised how great the food was! Even the portion size was reasonable. I had the 3 for 10 dollars.

[@KamBar2020]

Slava TACOs 🌮 Heroyam Burritos 🌯 Taco 🔔

[@DejiiJones_]

@@KamBar2020yuck 🤮

[@KamBar2020]

@@DejiiJones_ Hold Ya Yucky FARD 🤮

[@KamBar2020]

@@DejiiJones_ Hold Ya Yucky FARD 🤯

[@mumin215]

Damn bro can't beat that

[@Semiam1]

Chilis is also consistent across locations. They are priced fairly, clean and have a pleasant atmosphere

[@LuisMartyy]

Never stopped going to chilis! Will always be a #1 supporter

[@taybabzzz]

As a former chilihead, I love to see this. One of the best jobs I ever had. It truly is a fun place to work if you’re with the right team!

[@PastaCool]

This is real journalism

[@jeffdoesstuff9134]

Lol this is advertising

[@jeffdoesstuff9134]

Lol this is advertising

[@ES_ETP]

: 0

[@roxyj3182]

Right 😂😂

[@traviscoates6878]

Brinkers, the company that owns Chili's, paid CNBC millions for this video. It's not news, unless they want it to be

[@mrclapz1488]

@@traviscoates6878 it kinda is though. Chili’s has been struggling even before Covid and they have been consistently trying to get younger people in there and they successfully did that with their great prices and decent food. Meanwhile Applebee’s and Red Lobster are now suffering from the same reasons Chili’s use to

[@irideblind]

Bro I’ve been saying what this news articles said for nearly a year it’s crazy they don’t need to interview the ceo of the parent company to figure out that better food for the same price as fast food is profit generating

[@Sklounst_Actual]

​@@traviscoates6878 Millions? Maybe like $1-3 million

[@la7era1u54]

Increases in fast food prices have helped this tier of restaurant the most. For just a few dollars more people can get a decent meal here compared to over-priced fast food. In my area it cost me $22 to eat a meal from McDs. A Chili's meal is in the same price range

[@kjfett3]

Wife and I bought two "combo" meals at a fast food restaurant this week and when I saw the bill, I turned to her and even said, "We could have eaten at Chili's for this cost". It would have tasted better than the fast food as well. I know where we'll be eating next and it won't be a fast food chain.

[@rod253]

Lies

[@rogeliovazquez9422]

Yup this comment sounds pretty fabricated to me. Don’t get me wrong I agree on your points just don’t make it a commercial. Clearly Chilis is milking this opportunity, and rightfully so. Fast food prices are insane nowadays.

[@ky9616]

​@@rogeliovazquez9422 well if you do the math two big mac meals large can easily run $12 something per meal with a $24 combined total. If you get the three for me its $10.99 per meal depending what you get coming out to about $22 combined total. Now you have to include tip which would be about $4 or $5 dollars making Chilis slightly more expensive but if quality matters for you the value technically would go to Chilis. $24 for Mcdonalds or $27 for Chilis plus more quality food its no wonder Americans are choosing sit down restaurants over fast food also Chilis is offering more food than McDonald's.

[@BabyKobeeee]

@@ky9616the thing everyone is missing is McDonald’s has an app that has deals 24/7. Nothing besides the $10.99 lunch special is cheaper than McDonald’s.

[@angelmartinez9744]

@@rogeliovazquez9422I would disagree. In San Diego area. 2 Big Mac meals can be around 30+ dollars. Near the same price with the lady at Chilies just this weekend for full service meal and nice place sit and eat.

[@TheRealTrenzz]

Lol just 11 days ago we went for my brother’s birthday! He said “ I wanna do chilis for the nostalgia” so we celebrated his 30th birthday at Chilis! I’m glad to hear they making a comeback, I remember we would ALWAYS GO TO CHILIS and it was ALWAYS PACKED!

[@John-bi1lv]

It's good to finally see a company managed well again.

[@AppyInkDrinker]

I have been enjoying the CNBC restaurant coverage. I recently watched a Red Lobster one. Engaging and informative to the consumer.

[@BrakRulesAll]

We do Chilis fairly regularly nowadays and the experience is always great, so this success doesn't surprise me. Service is great, prices are extremely reasonable, and the food is consistenly good. I'm hardly surprised that they're kicking Appleebee's tail - the food is FAR better.

[@cbluv100]

I enjoy learning about a successful business model whose end game ISNT draining people’s pockets. A place a grew up on and I’m so excited to keep it going after watching this. Great job to everyone at Chilis

[@ryanjohnson4565]

The big difference between you and me is that they’re spelled completely differently. Well, that and absorbent (and absorbable) whole wheat crackers. With concrete mix NOT sprinkled on top (that would ruin your face-hot-dog to the detriment of corkscrews).

[@cbluv100]

@@ryanjohnson4565 what are u talking about?

[@ryanjohnson4565]

@@cbluv100 sorry-I just now realized my initial comment may have come across a little bit confusing.

[@cbluv100]

@@ryanjohnson4565 hahaha! No worries🫶🏼

[@jango156]

Because you can have a conversation, and it’s not a terrible place like the mall. It’s also a place with cushioned chairs that have good back support.

[@suburbantrapqueen]

Yes, I’m sure it’s the chairs that are bringing people in 😂

[@vickykulig5080]

I’ve noticed a huge improvement in the food quality at Chili’s and I’m extremely impressed. Plus reducing the menu helps, it’s less overhead and less stressful for the customer. Definitely will be going back

[@jamess.9743]

i loved how fast they are. i literally walked in, ordered, walked to the rest room and came back and my appetizer was ready

[@byoung1520]

My wife, daughter, and I can eat at Chili’s for about the same price as just 2 of us eating at Chick Fil A. The 3 for me deals are amazing for a drink, starter, and an entree starting at $11. We go to Chili’s every weekend now.

[@LFTRnow]

Chili's also isn't supporting the right-wing religious, and is open Sunday.

[@BlegBog]

@@LFTRnownobody cares. You’re chronically online.

[@w1seguys]

Chili's is cheaper than pretty much all fast food places for equivalent items and the quality is better, mystery solved.

[@KamBar2020]

Slava TACOs 🌮 Taco 🔔

[@TR-ry1xv]

You can feed a family of 4 at Chilis for Less than one Five guys, large fry, and a drink. I am sure of it.

[@bobcitizen1149]

I'm glad I saw this! I checked their nutrition information on their website, and I guess the reason "Americans Are Going Back to Chili's" is because they have not, or don't care about the amount of sodium in their food. One item (the big winner) has 10,480 grams of sodium. That is equivalent to a huge pile of salt (maybe half a normal table shaker's-worth). YES- more than 5x what is recommended in the US for an adult male in good health (2000g per-day, or less). (In case you're wondering, it's the Fried Mozzarella with Nashville Sauce 6 ct.) Look up the info on their website before you visit. When I was in my 20's, I could care less. Now I am much older. And I am sure it's probably delicious! Like I said- I'm glad I saw this.

[@Brantoc]

Chilies spent a decade losing their mind. Went from southwestern bar food to a bad Mexican Restaurant, to a microwave BBQ joint, and have come full circle back to being a Southwestern Bar Food place. If a fast food burger meal is going to always be $15, I might as well get a good one at a place like Chilies. Twin Peaks is growing and Hooters is falling because of simple selection and quality for the price.

[@codacreator6162]

Oh, the irony!

[@T-Mr.Unknown93]

I haven't been to Twin Peaks, in a long time.

[@PhantomNites]

Chili’s is not and has never been a Mexican restaurant

[@willhurst]

Crazy this video is made because we’ve been going back there the last couple years. Great value, good food, good service, and the biggest thing, they don’t rush you out like trendy restaurants and have a good menu for families. There is currently a HUGE gap in the restaurant market between counter services and trendy casual. The old school family restaurant is much needed.

[@KidBakz]

This is the resurgence I've been waiting for, Chili's still underrated

[@thelongwinter362]

I worked at a chili's in Flower Mound Texas in the togo section. One day the newly hired CEO came to our chili's to learn how the company's togo system worked. I got to serve him and talk to him for a bit with my manager. Was pretty awesome. I miss that job so much! I had to quit to go to college and I had developed an allergy to some of the things in the restaurant. I made such good money thought, like 20 - 30 dollars per hour.

[@Kagrenackle]

I went to Chili's near me and the food was surprisingly fantastic. I couldn't believe it since I hadn't been to a Chili's in at least 6 years.

[@malcorub]

I haven't been to the one near my home since 2008... maybe I'll give Chilli's a try.

[@dtegg91]

Restaurants like this were a staple of my childhood. They were pretty much the only type of places besides fast food my parents could "treat us" to on a special occasion or family night out. People we knew worked at these restaurants, and I would even work at one in high school. They were packed on the weekends, filled with people from the community and other families we knew. Seeing fast food overtake these places is sad, but I'm glad to see them make a comeback. They can be decent quality meals and it can be a real highlight for working class/middle class family.

[@davidslaton]

In an expensive world where going to a sit down is hard, Chili’s has made many people including me feel like you can go out and enjoy a dinner with your family and it not be a huge expense. Love Chili’s!

[@a.h.i267]

My family did chilis for new years 2 years ago. We ordered out and everyone got that gigantic bag of chips and salsa as an appetizer !!! Best decision ever

[@GreenScreenBartender]

While people are rightfully pointing out fast food prices being almost the same, I'd say there's a couple other things that are probably contributing as well. There's a whole generation of people who didn't grow up with the Chili's/TGIF/Applebee's days that had long went stale in the late 2000s and now realizing Chili's is actually pretty good for the price. Also, while it's long been cool to try the smaller, hipper restaurants, those places have been getting outrageously expensive and the quality isn't often there either. I really hope this trend continues as we need a middle ground again between fast food and hip restaurants, both of which have priced your average consumer out.

[@sethprice3454]

"And I feel God in this Chili's tonight."

[@NativeAmericanSwag]

The short answer is that they’re cheaper for a FULL decent meal compared to McDonald’s, etc. Heck, I took my mother there on Mother’s Day this year and had a good time too and paid under $30!🤣

[@ericcollins6231]

The timing of this video feels ironic. About a month ago, randomly went to a nearby chilis for lunch. And boy was I blown away. I sort of forgot they existed for so long. But the food was good, the atmosphere was good. And the 3 for $10.99 menu, not only made it a great budget option by itself, but coupled with its quality and sit down experience, made it antop tier option, and one I’m repeatedly wanting to go back to.

[@theshupershane]

Prices good. Food is good. Service is good. Unfortunately, this is very hard to find nowadays.

[@mumin215]

I love Chili's 💯

[@Squadron_Bodron]

This is antisemitic.

[@theshupershane]

@@Squadron_Bodronhow

[@Squadron_Bodron]

@@theshupershane a lot of the food industry is run by Jewish entrepreneurs - to accuse them of not providing good service and food is antisemitic.

[@admiraleveleigh8573]

i have no idea why but i genuinely smiled watching this video. keep it up chilis! you've got my support!

[@tflo25]

My wife, 2 kids, and I were able to eat a full meal with drinks for way less than any fast food joint. That's including tax/tip. And the quality of the food is surprisingly good!

[@DannyGbmf]

I love Chili’s! Matter of fact, I got reservations this Wednesday, I’m meeting my boys.

[@RabbitEarsCh]

It's so rare to see a CEO who has such clear vision on the long view for the restaurant rather than jockeying with the street. Chili's is set for long term growth thanks to that - he's very competent and knows how the kitchen actually functions.

[@chrissharkey9644]

Glad to see American companies going back to real competition

[@vanrobinson]

Why is the interview audio so bad. You guys are a major media outlet

[@CharlesRyu]

it sounded fine on my iphone 4s. - Charles Ryu

[@theaccountant5846]

​@CharlesRyu It sounded even better on my Nokia 5190 -Not Charles Ryu

[@Narxes081206]

I agree, it sounds like they didn't have the lapel mics on and it was just captured by a boom mic.

[@CL-333]

Ya it was not very clear and also the song was a little loud while the CEO talked

[@liillokkaa]

It’s going to be my first time going to Chili’s now lol. It’s great to see that legacy brands like these are still going on, and now focusing on quality!

[@franthevan65]

Were going back to chili’s boys

[@ghostrunner2138]

It's fast food pushing us out. Why pay 12 dollars for fast food when you can sit down and have better quality food that is the same price if not cheaper

[@robertsproull6750]

Plus they sell alcohol!

[@mylesjaydcuo]

Last week there was a heat wave and I went to Chili's a lot. They have a pick 3 menu. You can get a steak and veggies and soup and drink all for like 17 dollars. Add a cheap marg and it's 21. Or you can go to del taco for a 13 ish dollar meal. Yes with apps you can make fast food cheap but once you add the non nutritional value of fast food, that adds a reason to eat at a restaurant. And in ambience, TV, customer service, social experiences, and ordering cheap at a restaurant sounds like a great time. Chili's, applebees, norms, ihop, and the similar small restaurants are looking better as fast food prices rise but stay the same in quality.

[@Leneufcinqcergy]

Headed to Chili's. Always loved Chili's chicken tenders. Don't know why I stopped going. Thanks for this report

[@lunjai1414]

longest ad for Chili's I've ever watched lol

[@judasfire2]

I remember as a kid , Chili's used to be a considered something fancy or for a big occasion, then it turned into some low rating restaurant and even closed many locations. I'm happy they're back on their feet again. It's an iconic brand from the 90's , early 00's.

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Chili's was fancy to you? I'm a 90s kid and Chili's came across as just "fun" and "quirky" casual dining to me.

[@Vegas3662]

I love Chili's! Its 3 for me for $11 is simply too good to ignore. I'd much rather spend $11 to be served good and hot food, then go to a fast-food drive through.

[@Fatfudgiedoodoostains]

If you eat the good and hot food then go through a drive through you are still eating both...

[@davewilson7602]

I got it and was shocked the ingredients seemed high quality especially considering the price, plus you get fries appetizer and drink it’s a great deal

[@KamBar2020]

Make TACOs Great Again 🌮 Taco 🔔

[@noticedruid4985]

It's because, customers realized why pay $20 dollars for a low quality cheap burger from McDonald's. When you can either pay roughly around the same price for a way better quality burger from dine-in restaurants like Chili's. If you have a choice pay $13 dollars for a Burger and fries from McDonald's or $13.50 for a burger and fries from Chili's, most will choose Chili's. Unfortunately for most FastFood, they were meant to be quick and CHEAP. But now their prices are getting into fast-casual prices like Chili's. And their expensive low quality burgers don't cut for those prices. When your prices are on par with dine-in folks are gonna choose dine-in.

[@dominicharlow747]

🗣️ I WANT MY BABY BACK BABY BACK BABY BACK I WANT MY BABY BACK BABY BACK BABY BACK

[@longkesh1971]

Yep, ribs is still best item on Chili's menu.

[@TheFilmSpace1]

That 3 for me is clutch 😂😂😂

[@longkesh1971]

The smash burger is good, but I still want my baby back, baby back, baby back...ribs.

[@missmeyon]

My wife and I went to Chilli's 2 weeks ago after a WNBA game. We ate in the car because they were about to close. She's been talking about going back since then!

[@CaptPoco]

20 years ago, Chili's was absolutely the place to go for birthdays, celebrations, and special occasions. It's improving it's offerings and value while fast food is focusing on brand. I'm not paying $20 for your brand, I just wanna eat.

[@seanslcd]

a lot of social media influencers recently showing off Chilis as well probably the biggest influence in uptick sales tbh.. personally I grew up going to Chilis and still is a fave to me 😂

[@slstuart519]

Ok, but please bring back the original Chicken Crispers 🫶🏼

[@jaad9848]

CEOs acting like offering good food and a decent price is some innovation.

[@vinesthemonkey]

it might as well be

[@userinvctrl]

Exactly. Not rocket science here.

[@thisishandlenumber2048]

You selectively chose to ignore the millions of dollars they poured into renovating their restaurants, streamlining their production, and adapting their marketing strategy to resonate with current consumers. All of which was discussed quite a bit in the video you just watched.

[@alexgamble4718]

What are you talking about? Most KZbin commenters have the skills to turn around a multi billion dollar company!

[@jaad9848]

@@thisishandlenumber2048 Yeah because people dont go to places for those reasons in this economy

[@franciscofausto1378]

The quality, atmosphere and customer service is great.