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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I ate the same meal at TGI Fridays and Chili's. It's clear why only one is thriving.

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TGI Fridays just filed for bankruptcy, while Chili's is thriving. Here's a comparison of the same meal at both restaurants.

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I compared 3-course meals at Chili's and TGI Fridays. The prices were nearly identical, but the differences in the food were stark.

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I had three-course meals at Chili's and TGI Fridays.

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Beastie Boys Sue Chili’s Owner Over Social Media Ads That Used ‘Sabotage’

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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, said the key to making a perfect burger is choosing the right ground meat.

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The 15 biggest chain restaurants in the US, ranked

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We tried and ranked every Chili's burger, and we think it's the chain to watch

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We sent three reporters to Chili's to try every full-sized burger on the menu.

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I ordered Chili's Triple Dipper, which is going viral on TikTok. It was the best $17 I've ever spent at a chain restaurant.

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TikTok users have posted about ordering Chili's Triple Dipper appetizer platter as their meal. I thought it was a great value.

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Meet Chili's culinary director who creates new dishes for a living and has the best 'secret menu' hack

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Brian Paquette and his team develop new menu items at Chili's Grill & Bar.

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I ordered the same burger meal at McDonald's and Chili's, and the latter served up better value

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I ordered similar burger combos at McDonald's and Chili's, but I got more food at the sit-down chain restaurant.

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