chili's is the new gold course, it's where business happens

by Cullen O'Keefe PhD 8 min read

Who is the owner of chilis?

Chili's. Chili's Grill & Bar is an American casual dining restaurant chain that features Tex-Mex -style cuisine. The company was founded by Larry Lavine in Texas in 1975 and is currently owned and operated by Brinker International .

What kind of restaurant is chili's?

Chili's Grill & Bar is an American casual dining restaurant chain. The company was founded by Larry Lavine in Texas in 1975 and is currently owned and operated by Brinker International.

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Where was Chili's first location?

Chili's first location, a converted postal station on Greenville Avenue in the Vickery Meadows area of Dallas, Texas, opened in 1975. The original Chili's on Greenville Avenue moved to a new building on the same site in 1981 before relocating again in 2007.

What is the song in the Chili's commercial?

"Chili's (Welcome to Chili's!)" is an advertising jingle used in Chili's Restaurant commercials to advertise the restaurant's line of baby back ribs. The song was written by Guy Bommarito and produced by Tom Faulkner Productions for GSD&M Advertising of Austin, Texas. Faulkner sings both "I want my baby back, baby back, baby back...", as well as the melodic theme. The deep "Bar-B-Q sauce" line was sung by famed New York bass vocalist Willie McCoy. A 1996 rendition of the jingle features a doo-wop quartet, Take 6, singing a cappella. Advertising Age magazine named the song first on its list of "10 songs most likely to get stuck in your head" in 2004. In October 2017, the jingle was revived to advertise Chili's new menu, where it was re-conceptualized as "Oh Baby, Chili's is Back (Baby, Back, Baby, Back)".

EMBRACING YOUR NICHE

Chili is a favorite food across the globe, with loyalists lining up to support various versions of the good stuff. Cincinnati-style chili has claimed its rightful spot at the top of the list when it comes to unmatched tradition and flavor.

FINDING YOUR SPOT

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A TEAM WHO HAS YOUR BACK

Gold Star Chili is invested in the success of each and every franchise owner, and we show our commitment through unwavering support from the day you choose to open your chili restaurant.

A WINNING REPUTATION

Beyond serving delicious meals that every family can enjoy, Gold Star Chili maintains a stellar reputation among its current franchise owners, which speaks volumes to the success and longevity of the brand.