Michael McDermott, the son of Chi-Chi’s co-founder Marno McDermott, confirmed in a press release that he planned to honor his ...

Hormel Foods bought the Chi-Chi’s trademark after the company’s 2004 closure and has produced Mexican foods under the brand. ...

Nearly 20 years after closing the last Chi-Chi’s location, the Mexican restaurant is planning a comeback in 2025. The chain announced on Dec. 3 a new agreement ...

In this week’s extra serving, senior editor Ron Ruggless joins to talk about Portillo’s “Restaurant of the Future” and Pizza Hut’s new drive-thru prototype.

Chi-Chi’s returns in 2025, but can its Tex-Mex menu thrive in today’s food scene? Explore its challenges, announcement, and ...

Chi-Chi’s was founded in 1975 by Marno McDermott and former Green Bay Packers player Max McGee. It grew rapidly in the 1990s, reaching more than 200 locations nationwide. But by 2003 it had filed for ...

The chain, which closed in 2004, is poised for a revival next year after the son of one of the founders reached a deal with ...

Chi-Chi’s closed in 2004 after a hepatitis A outbreak sickened about 650 people, left four dead and spurred a slew of lawsuits against the restaurant chain.

The 1990s really are back. A Mexican restaurant chain that peaked in popularity back when "Friends" was airing new episodes ...