Chili's Grill & Bar

Brinker’s revamped C-suite is latest sign of change at Chili's

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2022

With new leaders of people and digital, the company continues its back-to-basics approach under new CEO Kevin Hochman.

Chili's parent promotes Aaron White to chief people officer

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2022

The Brinker veteran replaces recently departed Rick Badgley in what the company called a change in leadership structure.

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Beverage

Looking for a less painful way to discount, restaurants make happy hours all day long

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2022

As they look to provide value during a time of high inflation, full-service restaurants are sacrificing some of their highest-margin items: drinks.

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Leadership

Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman wants to make Chili’s fun again

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 30, 2022

He’s spent his first months on the job asking field-level staff and even suppliers what the brand should do differently. It's resulted in an avalanche of fresh ideas.

Technology

Kevin Hochman reveals what’s on Chili’s tech wish list

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 21, 2022

The new Brinker International CEO wants to invest in tools that can help the business today, not in five years.

Food

Chili’s new happy hour scores deals during NFL and college football games

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 16, 2022

The restaurants' bars offer happy hour pricing on food and drinks during televised games throughout the season.

Technology

Chili’s is pausing its test of server robots

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

The chain said it was halting certain projects that lacked a clear ROI and shifting its focus to other forms of technology instead.

Financing

Chili’s to rein in giveaways under new CEO's rebound plan

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 24, 2022

It’s one of a number of “interventions” being led by new CEO Kevin Hochman, including a revamped loyalty program and a variety of operations and menu changes.

Leadership

Chili's hires George Felix as new CMO

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 19, 2022

Felix spent more than 10 years at Yum Brands and Procter & Gamble, where he worked alongside new Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman.

Workforce

Chili's to offer restaurant training to military members

By Joe Guszkowski on May 19, 2022

It will be the first restaurant company to take part in SkillBridge, a program backed by the Department of Defense and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

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