Chili's CEO wakes up at 5 a.m., runs daily, and uses that time to generate ideas for the business

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Chili's CEO Kevin Hochman starts his day before sunrise, and some of his best business ideas come to him during his morning run.

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Chili's CEO says its comeback comes down to 2 simple principles

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Chili's is defying a casual-dining slowdown with growth driven by viral menu hits, a focus on value, and a back-to-basics strategy.

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I tried Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp, which once contributed to the chain's bankruptcy. It's still an unbeatable deal.

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I tried Red Lobster's revamped Endless Shrimp deal, which contributed to its bankruptcy. Two years later, it's still an unbeatable value.

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America's K-shaped economy has turned restaurant winners and losers upside down

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Clark stays away from foods made with refined white flour, and lots of added sugar.

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Chili's is on a hot streak — and its CEO says the new ribs are a hit

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Chili's parent company, Brinker International, reported strong earnings on August 13, 2025.

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The 15 biggest chain restaurants in the US, ranked

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Olive Garden ranked among the top chain restaurants in the US.

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Diners are ditching pricey fast food for casual-dining chains, CEO of Olive Garden's parent company says

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Rick Cardenas, the CEO of Darden Restaurants, said Chili's and Applebee's seem to be having some success competing with fast-food chains.

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TGI Fridays may have found a surprising solution to its struggling business

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TGI Fridays closed 36 restaurants in the US on January 3.

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'Why would you eat a $10 burger out of a paper bag in your car?' Applebee's throws shade at fast food chains as it touts deals

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Applebee's.

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New Year's partiers are spending big bucks for dinner near the iconic Times Square ball drop

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Restaurants in New York City's Times Square are selling pricey packages for exclusive celebrations marking the new year.

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