Chili's Grill & Bar

Franchise Overview

Chili's Grill & Bar franchises full-service, sit-down casual dining restaurants serving Tex-Mex inspired American cuisine — including signature fajitas, burgers, ribs, and margaritas — through a model that supports both domestic and international franchise partners across a variety of venue formats.

Key Highlights

Flexible formats spanning airports, malls, standalone locations, and other venues
Dedicated 500-person Restaurant Support Center delivering end-to-end shared services
Decades of international franchising experience spanning 28 countries and 2 U.S. territories
Guest-centric hospitality philosophy rooted in emotional connection and community engagement

Chili's combines a globally recognized brand with deep operational infrastructure, making it a compelling opportunity for franchisees seeking a proven casual dining partner with both domestic and international reach.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1975

Number of Units1,208

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$2.3M – $6.4M

Chili's Grill & Bar Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Chili's Grill & Bar FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Chili's FDD 2025

September 2025

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Chili's Grill & Bar FDD 2024

September 2024

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Chili's FDD 2023

September 2023

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Chili's Grill & Bar FDD 2022

September 2022

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Chili's and Chili's Grill & Bar FDD 2020

September 2020

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Chili's FDD 2019

September 2019

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Chili's FDD 2018

September 2018

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Chili's Grill & Bar FDD 2017

September 2017

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Chili's Grill & Bar FDD 2016

September 2016

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Chili's Grill & Bar FDD 2015

September 2015

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