CHILI'S AND CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
Chili’s Grill & Bar franchises operate full-service casual dining restaurants featuring a varied menu of freshly prepared appetizers, chicken, beef and seafood entrees, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, barbecue ribs, fajitas, southwestern-style cuisine, desserts, and a full-service bar, emphasizing high-quality food portions at great value in a casual atmosphere. They also offer abbreviated formats like Chili’s Special Venue with reduced square footage or menu. The business model involves franchising these restaurants in high-traffic metropolitan areas and suburbs near offices, malls, airports, and shopping centers, targeting customers seeking quick table service for lunch, dinner, and late-night meals.
Franchise Costs
1.25% royalty + 2.75% technical services + 2.22% national ad fund + 0.5% advertising production
Financial Performance
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How CHILI'S AND CHILI'S GRILL & BAR Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 91% of Casual Dining franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Casual Dining
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Casual Dining
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHILI'S AND CHILI'S GRILL & BAR Current | $4.0M – $6.4M | $60K | 1.3% | 99 |
| IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES | $1.8M – $4.5M | $69K | N/A | 1,703 |
| BUFFALO WILD WINGS | $2.5M – $4.9M | $25K | 5.0% | 538 |
| GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY | $2.1M – $8.5M | $50K | 4.0% | 352 |
| GOLDEN CORRAL | $2.2M – $8.7M | $50K | 4.0% | 348 |
| ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE) | $483K – $1.7M | $60K | 2.0% | 146 |
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises | $1.5M – $3.5M | $43K | 4.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+25 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CHILI'S AND CHILI'S GRILL & BAR franchisees (2020 – 2020)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
104 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a CHILI'S AND CHILI'S GRILL & BAR franchise ranges from $3,959,695 to $6,354,695. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 1.3% of gross sales.
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