I compared Chili's Big Crispy chicken sandwich to McDonald's McCrispy. One was a way better value.

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Chili's is taking on the fast-food giant with five new chicken sandwich flavors and an update to its 3-For-Me value meal.

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I visited Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Chili's with a $30 budget. Some chains offered way more value than others.

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I compared $30 meals at three different chain restaurants to find the best value.

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I tried boneless wings from 5 chain restaurants and ranked them from worst to best

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We tried five chain restaurants' boneless wings, and Chili's had the tastiest.

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Major food chains are reinventing themselves. We ranked their efforts to see who's winning the Great Restaurant Reset.

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Brands including Chili's, Starbucks, and Cracker Barrel have undergone revitalization efforts this year.

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Where people are — and are not — eating right now

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Florida, Orlando, Chili's Grill & Bar, restaurant entrance.
Florida, Orlando, Chili's Grill & Bar, restaurant entrance.

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I tried classic cheeseburgers from 4 major chains. Only one stood out as the ideal choice for football season.

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We tried cheeseburgers from four chain restaurants to determine a winner for football season.

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Cracker Barrel tried to look forward while everyone else looked back — and it bombed

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The now-scrapped Cracker Barrel logo is seen next to its "Old Timer" logo that will return.

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9 tips for making the perfect burger at home, according to Chili's head chef

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Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, shared his tips for making a perfect burger at home.

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I tried Applebee's new Ultimate Trio appetizer combo. It could rival Chili's famous Triple Dipper.

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Appebee's just launched a new appetizer combo sampler. It could rival Chili's viral Triple Dipper.

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

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